Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Malcolm Scowcroft | M. Scowcroft |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Martin Weir | M. Weir | |||||||||
| Oberdan Caruso | O. Caruso |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 44 |  | Denny Huizingh | D. Huizingh | |||||||||
| Florian Eder | F. Eder |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Duncan Mortensen | D. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Thierry Venus | T. Venus | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Ian Collymore | I. Collymore | |||||||||
| Nigel Gordon | N. Gordon | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Ross Lockley | R. Lockley | |||||||||
| Oleg Bolton | O. Bolton | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Adam Pearce | A. Pearce | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Haynes | N. Haynes | | 63 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 46 | | Kemal Impey | K. Impey | |||||||
| Vitor Faria | V. Faria |  | 57 | A | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Kelvin Perry | K. Perry | |||||||||
| Juan Ruiz | J. Ruiz |  | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Simon Platt | S. Platt | |||||||||
| Tommy Hibbs | T. Hibbs | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Anthony Gardner | A. Gardner | |||||||||
| Darren Greaves | D. Greaves | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 |  | Garry Gallacher | G. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Shaun Dodd | S. Dodd | | 54 | M | | 12 | | A | 43 | | David Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
| Martin Vickers | M. Vickers | | 50 | M | | 13 | | G | 41 | | John Robson | J. Robson | |||||||||
| Robbie Jackson | R. Jackson | | 50 | G | | 14 | | D | 41 | | Dominic Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 4,764 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town kick off and get the match underway!
9.11
0-0With great vision, Duncan Mortensen plays the ball forward to Kelvin Perry. Kelvin Perry sees Garry Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Malcolm Scowcroft. Excellent save.
10.03
1-0Thierry Venus breaks forward. Thierry Venus threads a neat ball through to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Hibbs controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tommy Hibbs comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.40
Denny Huizingh sees Adam Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Platt. Simon Platt tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Malcolm Scowcroft. What a great pair of hands!
16.00
1-0Oleg Bolton flicks a high pass forward to Darren Greaves who brings the ball under control. Darren Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.41
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.53
1-0Nwankwo Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Faria controls it well on his chest. Vitor Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Ruiz. Some superb footwork from Juan Ruiz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.03
Florian Eder flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Haynes. Nwankwo Haynes flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Hibbs who brings the ball under control. Tommy Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
27.27
With imagination, Thierry Venus plays the ball forward to Oleg Bolton. Oleg Bolton darts forward. Oleg Bolton plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Ruiz and advances towards the goal... Oleg Bolton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oleg Bolton!
30.13
2-0Oberdan Caruso catches Simon Platt on the ankles. The referee warns Oberdan Caruso to calm down! Simon Platt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.56
Oleg Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Juan Ruiz collects the pass. Juan Ruiz shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
39.18
2-0Nwankwo Haynes brings the ball forward. Nwankwo Haynes makes a great pass forward. Juan Ruiz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.16
Florian Eder makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Haynes. Nwankwo Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves plays a quick one-two with Tommy Hibbs and rushes in on goal... Darren Greaves shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
42.22
2-0Nwankwo Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Kelvin Perry. Nwankwo Haynes is shown the yellow card! Kelvin Perry runs off the knock.
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. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Doncaster Rovers start the second half!
47.02
Kemal Impey hits a low pass to Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.40
Duncan Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Adam Pearce controls it well on his chest. Adam Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gallacher collects the pass. Garry Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
55.28
Thierry Venus knocks the ball forward to Oleg Bolton. Oleg Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Greaves. Darren Greaves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Martin Weir reads it well. Fabulous save!
57.43
2-0Kelvin Perry threads the ball through to Simon Platt. Simon Platt whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Gardner. Anthony Gardner beats his man to it with a header. Florian Eder clears it off the line with his head!
59.57
Florian Eder flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Haynes who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Haynes decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Haynes plays a one-two with Tommy Hibbs and advances towards the goal... Nwankwo Haynes rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.05
Tommy Hibbs comes in with a late challenge on Ross Lockley. The referee calls over Tommy Hibbs and shows him a yellow card! Ross Lockley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.16
Adam Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Gardner who takes it down. Anthony Gardner runs straight at the defence! Anthony Gardner rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Malcolm Scowcroft with no chance!! Goal for Doncaster Rovers!
77.16
3-1Doncaster Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Morrison replacing Anthony Gardner .
78.23
Adam Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Platt. Simon Platt rushes past Thierry Venus! Simon Platt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.45
Duncan Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Adam Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Pearce sees Simon Platt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Platt plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Simon Platt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
85.20
Nigel Gordon takes it forward alone. Nigel Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Hibbs. Tommy Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ruiz but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Nigel Gordon runs forward with the ball. Nigel Gordon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nigel Gordon shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30%
42.9%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Platt of Doncaster Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Malcolm Scowcroft (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oberdan Caruso (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Florian Eder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Thierry Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Gordon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Oleg Bolton (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Nwankwo Haynes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Vitor Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tommy Hibbs (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Darren Greaves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Shaun Dodd (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Vickers (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Jackson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Weir (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Denny Huizingh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Collymore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Lockley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Pearce (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Kemal Impey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kelvin Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Platt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Anthony Gardner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Garry Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Carrick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Robson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |