Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Lucken Chris Lucken
Michael StandingM. Standing63
G
1
G
62Luke BishopL. Bishop
Seth LinekerS. Lineker74
D
2
D
63Shaun JessS. Jess
Sandro De SoleS. De Sole66
D
3
D
62Torsten WielandT. Wieland
Carl RankinC. Rankin55
D
4captain
D
61Del LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Ian PeckhamI. Peckham52
D
5
D
46Riccardo MezzanoR. Mezzano
Ivan VickersI. Vickers67
M
captain6
A
68Eduardo SantosE. Santos
Aloisio BardonA. Bardon67
M
7
M
71Julian WilliamsJ. Williams
David NodariD. Nodari67
M
8
M
72Julian HernandezJ. Hernandez
Marc RummeniggeM. Rummenigge63
A
9
M
56Julian BouldJ. Bould
Paul DiakiteP. Diakite55
A
10
M
67Martin HendrieM. Hendrie
Darius ThompsonD. Thompson46
A
11
A
61Gavin LaverG. Laver
 
Garry TelferG. Telfer63
M
12
G
47Girolamo GiampaoloG. Giampaolo
Carlos KarelseC. Karelse56
G
13
A
61Antonio ReyA. Rey
Marvin JohnsonM. Johnson55
M
14
M
55Niccolo MacleanN. Maclean

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 9,105 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.


0.00
West Ham United get the match underway!
2.00
Del Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos advances with the ball. Eduardo Santos threads the ball through into the box. Gavin Laver makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.07
Marc Rummenigge hacks Torsten Wieland from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Torsten Wieland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.37
Julian Williams passes the ball forward to Gavin Laver. Gavin Laver shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.41
Ivan Vickers advances with the ball. Ivan Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Shaun Jess happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.41
David Nodari flicks a high ball forward to Paul Diakite who takes it down. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.04
Ivan Vickers sees Paul Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge makes a looping header on goal. Luke Bishop didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.41
Ivan Vickers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge makes a deft header. Marc Rummenigge scores for Ipswich Town!!
36.38
Ivan Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite skips past Del Lofthouse! Some good footwork from Paul Diakite provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Shaun Jess!
40.28
Sandro De Sole flicks a high pass forward to David Nodari who brings the ball under control. David Nodari threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge runs straight at the defence! Marc Rummenigge tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.49
Sandro De Sole threads a neat ball through to David Nodari. David Nodari threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Lofthouse.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ipswich Town kick off the second half!
47.13
Sandro De Sole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Nodari. David Nodari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.35
Without breaking stride, Sandro De Sole plays the ball forward to Aloisio Bardon. Aloisio Bardon passes the ball forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
53.45
Paul Diakite barges into Del Lofthouse. The referee warns Paul Diakite to calm down! Del Lofthouse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.33
Ivan Vickers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivan Vickers shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.04
Aloisio Bardon threads a neat ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Wieland.
73.33
Gavin Laver clumsily knocks into Carl Rankin. Gavin Laver is given a warning by the referee! Carl Rankin runs off the knock.
78.16
Julian Williams changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Williams shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Michael Standing manages to gather it easily.
79.36
Julian Williams catches David Nodari on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Williams and warns him to calm down! David Nodari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.12
Riccardo Mezzano comes in with a late challenge on Paul Diakite. The referee brings Riccardo Mezzano to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Diakite stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.03
David Nodari flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge controls it well on his chest. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.51
Aloisio Bardon receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Vickers. Aloisio Bardon threads the ball through to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
With vision, David Nodari laces a through ball forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

West Ham United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
21.8%
48.7%
29.5%

Scorers
Marc Rummenigge 33
Gavin Laver 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Laver of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Michael Standing (GK)
6
2.Seth Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Sandro De Sole (DEF)
7
4.Carl Rankin (DEF)
6
5.Ian Peckham (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Vickers (MID)
8
7.Aloisio Bardon (MID)
6
8.David Nodari (MID)
8
9.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Paul Diakite (ATT)
7
11.Darius Thompson (ATT)
7
 
12.Garry Telfer (MID)
0
13.Carlos Karelse (GK)
0
14.Marvin Johnson (MID)
0

1.Luke Bishop (GK)
7
2.Shaun Jess (DEF)
6
3.Torsten Wieland (DEF)
6
4.Del Lofthouse (DEF)
7
5.Riccardo Mezzano (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Santos (ATT)
7
7.Julian Williams (MID)
6
8.Julian Hernandez (MID)
6
9.Julian Bould (MID)
6
10.Martin Hendrie (MID)
7
11.Gavin Laver (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Girolamo Giampaolo (GK)
0
13.Antonio Rey (ATT)
0
14.Niccolo Maclean (MID)
0