Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,420 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Ipswich Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.19
Darren Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Midgley. Darren Midgley shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but James Newby manages to gather it comfortably.
15.07
Sheffield Wednesday are easily keeping Ipswich Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.13
Darren Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Brooking. Robert Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Newby who gathers it comfortably.
27.36
Jermaine Mustoe makes a probing pass to Peter Jeffers. Peter Jeffers chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
33.43
Tommy Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio James. Rio James passes the ball forward to Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior shoots from 20 yards but Patrick White is on top of it.
38.02
Tommy Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio James. Rio James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.12
Sheffield Wednesday are easily keeping Ipswich Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.18
Peter Jeffers flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior knocks the ball forward to Ralph Jobson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.55
Tommy Grantt knocks the ball forward to Oleg Pearce. Oleg Pearce knocks the ball forward to Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Patrick White had no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
60.43
Ivan Joseph makes a simple pass to Adrian Potts. Adrian Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Midgley. Darren Midgley shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.22
Darren Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Midgley. Darren Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Grantt.
67.12
Oleg Pearce passes the ball forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.02
Peter Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Huckerby.
81.30
Julian Guppy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Midgley. Darren Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.50
Tommy Grantt passes the ball forward to Rio James. Rio James advances with the ball. Rio James shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.09
Dennis Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio James. Rio James makes a probing pass to Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Patrick White!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Jobson of Ipswich Town
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
26.2%
53.8%
20%

Scorers