Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,785 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Fortune.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off the first half!
6.14
David Nodari knocks the ball forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
8.01
Trevor Stuart threads a neat ball through to Shaun Taylor. Showing composure, Shaun Taylor plays the ball forward to David van den Berg. David van den Berg shoots from long range. Good keeping from Michael Standing as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.31
Craig Goldberg takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ivan Vickers jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
10.13
Craig Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Albert Bravo collects the pass. Albert Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to David van den Berg but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.13
Trevor Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Craig Goldberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Goldberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David van den Berg. David van den Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Michael Standing!
16.36
Carl Rankin arcs the ball upfield. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
20.25
Craig Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Albert Bravo. Albert Bravo shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.58
Shaun Taylor makes a simple pass to David van den Berg. David van den Berg plays a quick one-two with Albert Bravo and rushes in on goal... David van den Berg rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David van den Berg!
24.29
David Nodari flicks a high pass forward. Paul Diakite controls it well on his chest. Paul Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.48
David Nodari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite plays a one-two with Darius Thompson and rushes in on goal... Paul Diakite shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.19
Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Darius Thompson collects the pass. Darius Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
34.50
Paul Diakite catches Brian Lowe on the ankles. Paul Diakite is warned by the referee! Brian Lowe runs off the knock.
38.53
Brian Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Sol Laycock easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Laycock sees a break and surges forward. Sol Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Simonsen. Sandro De Sole clumsily knocks into Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.46
Sandro De Sole makes a simple pass to David Nodari. David Nodari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Craig Goldberg hits a low pass to David van den Berg. David van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Standing who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Ipswich Town start the second half!
47.51
Aloisio Bardon kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.24
David Nodari flicks a high pass forward to Marc Rummenigge who brings the ball under control. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.14
Aloisio Bardon hits a low pass to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Stuart.
55.58
David Nodari flicks a high pass forward. Paul Diakite controls it well on his chest. Paul Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.11
Seth Lineker sweeps the ball long. Paul Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
60.11
Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Carlos Karelse replacing Paul Diakite .
61.12
Carl Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers threads the ball through to Carlos Karelse. Carlos Karelse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.17
Trevor Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Sol Laycock controls it well on his chest. Sol Laycock threads a neat ball through to David van den Berg. David van den Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Michael Standing.
65.52
Aloisio Bardon knocks the ball forward to Carlos Karelse. Carlos Karelse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Lowe.
66.37
Sandro De Sole runs forward with the ball. Sandro De Sole flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Karelse collects the pass. Carlos Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.45
Sandro De Sole makes a probing pass to Ivan Vickers. Ivan Vickers threads the ball through to Carlos Karelse. Carlos Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.37
David Nodari sees Carlos Karelse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Trevor Stuart clears it off the line with his head!
77.20
Sandro De Sole arcs the ball upfield. Marc Rummenigge shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Armstrong plays the ball forward to Craig Goldberg. Craig Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Albert Bravo who brings the ball under control. Albert Bravo plays a one-two with David van den Berg and advances towards the goal... Albert Bravo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
81.57
Ivan Vickers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Vickers lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Thompson. With a superhuman jump, Darius Thompson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.30
Trevor Stuart makes a simple pass to Shaun Taylor. Shaun Taylor advances with the ball. Shaun Taylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.29
Sol Laycock threads a neat ball through to David van den Berg. David van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Simonsen. Paolo Simonsen flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
89.58
Aloisio Bardon threads the ball through to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Karelse. Carlos Karelse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Karelse!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26.2%
38.8%
35%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Rummenigge of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Michael Standing (GK)
7
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)
7
7.Aloisio Bardon (MID)
6
8.David Nodari (MID)
7
9.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Paul Diakite (ATT)
7
11.Darius Thompson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Garry Telfer (MID)
0
13.Carlos Karelse (GK)goal scored
8
14.Marvin Johnson (MID)
0

1.Scott Bower (GK)
6
2.Mick Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Brian Lowe (DEF)
6
4.Trevor Stuart (DEF)
7
5.Craig Goldberg (MID)
7
6.Shaun Taylor (MID)goal scored
8
7.Sol Laycock (MID)
6
8.Gavin Plowright (MID)
6
9.Albert Bravo (ATT)
6
10.David van den Berg (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paolo Simonsen (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill Sinclair (ATT)
0
13.Luke Benjamin (DEF)
0
14.Alun Priestley (ATT)
0