Match Report


Ipswich TownIpswich Town     Bradford CityBradford City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael StandingM. Standing63
G
1
G
59Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Seth LinekerS. Lineker74
D
2
D
66Tomas VieiraT. Vieira
Sandro De SoleS. De Sole66
D
3captain
D
62Guy LandreauG. Landreau
Carl RankinC. Rankin55
D
4
D
58John BartonJ. Barton
Ian PeckhamI. Peckham52
D
5
D
58Stuart CollinsS. Collins
Ivan VickersI. Vickers67
M
captain6
M
63Carl KeaneC. Keane
Aloisio BardonA. Bardon67
M
7
M
54Jimmy PensalfiniJ. Pensalfini
David NodariD. Nodari67
M
8
A
71Neil Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips
Marc RummeniggeM. Rummenigge63
A
9
A
68Alejandro LopezA. Lopez
Paul DiakiteP. Diakite55
A
10
A
50Stephen NaylorS. Naylor
Darius ThompsonD. Thompson47
A
11
A
48Danny TerryD. Terry
 
Garry TelferG. Telfer63
M
12
D
54Tarik DouchezT. Douchez
Carlos KarelseC. Karelse56
G
13
G
50Alun LawrenceA. Lawrence
Marvin JohnsonM. Johnson55
M
14
M
47Graham GallagherG. Gallagher

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,180 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.


0.00
Ipswich Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.35
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward to Danny Terry who brings the ball under control. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.31
Jimmy Pensalfini kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Rankin.
12.20
David Nodari sees space and advances. David Nodari knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
14.09
Ian Peckham darts forward. Ian Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge collects the pass. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
15.08
Jimmy Pensalfini clumsily knocks into David Nodari. The referee calls over Jimmy Pensalfini and warns him to calm down! David Nodari grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.30
Ivan Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.58
Ivan Vickers passes the ball forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Collins.
22.22
Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge controls it well on his chest. Marc Rummenigge shoots from distance but Neil Ritchie is on top of it.
24.27
Jimmy Pensalfini takes a short throw-in bringing Carl Keane into play. Carl Keane flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Naylor who brings the ball under control. Stephen Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.48
Ivan Vickers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
32.39
Aloisio Bardon knocks the ball forward to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.26
Ivan Vickers barges into Jimmy Pensalfini. The referee calls over Ivan Vickers and warns him to calm down! Jimmy Pensalfini stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.48
Ivan Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
David Nodari flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge controls it well on his chest. Marc Rummenigge shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bradford City start the second half!
54.21
Carl Keane comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Vickers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Vickers runs off the knock.
55.16
David Nodari passes the ball forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.14
Jimmy Pensalfini hits a low pass to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Michael Standing manages to keep it out.
59.39
Guy Landreau barges into Paul Diakite. The referee warns Guy Landreau to calm down! Paul Diakite hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.43
Bradford City have made a substitution with Graham Gallagher replacing Jimmy Pensalfini .
61.44
Graham Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Michael Standing didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.53
Carl Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Michael Standing is on top of it.
65.27
David Nodari kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.38
Darius Thompson comes in with a late challenge on John Barton. Darius Thompson is warned by the referee! John Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.48
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and Alun Lawrence replacing Alejandro Lopez .
78.56
Ivan Vickers knocks the ball forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge rushes past Tomas Vieira! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marc Rummenigge provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.01
Carl Keane flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naylor collects the pass. Stephen Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
84.09
Tarik Douchez flicks a high pass forward. Graham Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Graham Gallagher plays the ball forward to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Lawrence. Alun Lawrence flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them level!
89.10
Aloisio Bardon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Thompson. Darius Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. With a superhuman jump, Marc Rummenigge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ipswich Town

Bradford City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
20.8%
50%
29.2%

Scorers
Marc Rummenigge 79
Alun Lawrence 84

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

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

1.Neil Ritchie (GK)
7
2.Tomas Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Guy Landreau (DEF)
5
4.John Barton (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Collins (DEF)
6
6.Carl Keane (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jimmy Pensalfini (MID)
6
8.Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
9.Alejandro Lopez (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Naylor (ATT)
6
11.Danny Terry (ATT)
7
 
12.Tarik Douchez (DEF)
6
13.Alun Lawrence (GK)goal scored
8
14.Graham Gallagher (MID)
6