Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.


0.00
Ipswich Town get the match underway!
2.53
Mike Potts flicks a high pass forward. Julian Midgley controls it well on his chest. Julian Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.27
Nwankwo Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Juan Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Juan Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Adrian Bishop and the loose ball is cleared up field.
9.14
Thierry Venus knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Haynes. Nwankwo Haynes decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Haynes shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.29
Thierry Venus barges into Mike Potts. The referee warns Thierry Venus to calm down! Mike Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.30
Oleg Bolton catches Mike Potts on the ankles. The referee brings Oleg Bolton to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.26
Nwankwo Haynes makes a probing pass to Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Greaves but the linesman indicates offside!
16.48
Jermaine Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley runs straight at the defence! Julian Midgley tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.48
Paul King knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Montague. Rio Montague sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.50
With great vision, Gilles Cutler plays the ball forward to Jermaine Mortensen. Jermaine Mortensen surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.10
Thierry Venus threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Haynes. Nwankwo Haynes hits a low pass to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria makes a probing pass between the defence to Tommy Hibbs. Some good footwork from Tommy Hibbs provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tommy Hibbs!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
47.01
Nwankwo Haynes sees Vitor Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.17
Oberdan Caruso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Bolton. Oleg Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Darren Greaves who takes it down. Darren Greaves shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.17
Nwankwo Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz plays a one-two with Darren Greaves and advances towards the goal... Juan Ruiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.44
Showing composure, Gilles Cutler plays the ball forward to Nicholas Adams. Nicholas Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley plays a one-two with Rio White and rushes in on goal... Julian Midgley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Malcolm Scowcroft is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
61.18
Nwankwo Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
63.59
Nwankwo Haynes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Haynes deftly passes the ball to Juan Ruiz, releasing him through on goal. Juan Ruiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.07
Nwankwo Haynes clumsily knocks into Paul King. Nwankwo Haynes is shown the yellow card! Paul King stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.49
Thierry Venus passes the ball forward to Oleg Bolton. Oleg Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Billy Law.
72.32
Oleg Bolton advances with the ball. Oleg Bolton shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.27
Thierry Venus sees a break and surges forward. Thierry Venus knocks the ball forward to Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Taylor.
78.32
David Taylor darts forward. David Taylor makes a probing pass to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Adrian Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Adams collects the pass. Nicholas Adams threads the ball through to Rio White. Rio White kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Midgley but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
28.7%
41.4%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Haynes of Ipswich Town

Match Ratings
1.Billy Law (GK)
6
2.Gilles Cutler (DEF)
7
3.Adrian Bishop (DEF)
6
4.David Taylor (DEF)
6
5.Nicholas Adams (MID)
7
6.Mike Potts (MID)
6
7.Paul King (MID)
6
8.Jermaine Mortensen (MID)
7
9.Rio White (ATT)
6
10.Julian Midgley (ATT)
7
11.Rio Montague (ATT)
6
 
12.Tim Marshall (ATT)
0
13.Danny Peckham (MID)
0
14.Liam Mckay (DEF)
0

1.Malcolm Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Oberdan Caruso (DEF)
7
3.Florian Eder (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Venus (DEF)
7
5.Nigel Gordon (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Bolton (MID)
7
7.Nwankwo Haynes (MID)yellow card
9
8.Vitor Faria (ATT)
8
9.Juan Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Tommy Hibbs (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Darren Greaves (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Shaun Dodd (MID)
0
13.Martin Vickers (MID)
0
14.Robbie Jackson (GK)
0