Match Report
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich Town |  |  | Colchester United | Colchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Bastin | M. Bastin |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 | | Peter Davies | P. Davies | |||||||||
| Glynn Jackson | G. Jackson | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Sebastian Möller | S. Möller | |||||||||
| Harry Wiltord | H. Wiltord | | 58 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 63 | | Mick Finney | M. Finney | ||||||||
| Danny Fortune | D. Fortune | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Gary Power | G. Power | |||||||||
| Kemal Drake | K. Drake | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 |  | Gennaro Micillo | G. Micillo | |||||||||
| Roberto Berti | R. Berti | | 56 | M | | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Les Lawton | L. Lawton | ||||||||
| James Shilton | J. Shilton | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Alfred Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Fredrik Monk | F. Monk | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Alfredo Lillo | A. Lillo | |||||||||
| Frederico Barbosa | F. Barbosa |  | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Danny Tolley | D. Tolley | |||||||||
| Anthony Davis | A. Davis | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Mark Boateng | M. Boateng | |||||||||
| Marc Charles | M. Charles | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Peter Weaver | P. Weaver | |||||||||
| Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | | 58 | G | | 12 | | D | 55 | | Adam Joachim | A. Joachim | |||||||||
| Robert Rufus | R. Rufus | | 55 | G | | 13 | | G | 55 | | Aaron Barry | A. Barry | |||||||||
| Kevin Cooke | K. Cooke | | 53 | D | | 14 | | D | 51 | | Jody Riggott | J. Riggott | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Portman Road where Ipswich Town play host to Colchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ipswich Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
0.00
0-0Colchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.40
0-1Gennaro Micillo makes a probing pass to Les Lawton. Showing composure, Les Lawton plays the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver edges inside the box! Peter Weaver comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.13
0-1Glynn Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to James Shilton. James Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis makes a probing pass between the defence to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Peter Davies. Excellent save.
14.25
0-1Harry Wiltord hits a low pass to James Shilton. James Shilton makes a probing pass to Marc Charles. Marc Charles shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.17
Fredrik Monk flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Davis collects the pass. Anthony Davis finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
20.45
0-1Les Lawton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Les Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver but the linesman indicates offside!
24.34
0-1Harry Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Drake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Drake threads a neat ball through to Marc Charles. Marc Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.30
Les Lawton threads a neat ball through to Peter Weaver. With some swift thinking, Peter Weaver plays the ball forward to Danny Tolley who has made a great run into the box. Danny Tolley cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.24
Fredrik Monk advances with the ball. Fredrik Monk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.53
Harry Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to James Shilton who brings the ball under control. James Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Marc Charles controls it well on his chest. Marc Charles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Finney.
36.15
Alfred Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
44.35
Alfred Ljungberg laces a weighted ball forward to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ipswich Town kick off!
48.45
0-2Les Lawton hacks James Shilton from behind! Les Lawton is given a warning by the referee! James Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.55
Mick Finney breaks forward. Mick Finney decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Finney runs straight at the defence! Mick Finney muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
51.54
James Shilton flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Davis who brings the ball under control. Anthony Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gennaro Micillo.
53.51
0-2With great vision, Mick Finney plays the ball forward to Les Lawton. Les Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley plays a sublime one-two with Peter Weaver and races in on goal... Glynn Jackson hacks Danny Tolley from behind! Danny Tolley appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
54.06
With imagination, Harry Wiltord plays the ball forward to James Shilton. James Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Charles. Marc Charles gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
55.38
Roberto Berti hacks Alfredo Lillo from behind! The referee warns Roberto Berti to calm down! Alfredo Lillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.51
Mick Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Lawton. Les Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Peter Weaver controls it well on his chest. Peter Weaver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.16
0-2Glynn Jackson catches Mark Boateng on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.49
James Shilton threads the ball through to Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.45
Alfredo Lillo threads the ball through to Mark Boateng. Mark Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Matthew Bastin. Excellent save.
66.08
Roberto Berti hits a low pass to Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.25
Roberto Berti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gennaro Micillo.
71.22
Roberto Berti flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.03
0-2Ipswich Town have made 2 substitutions with Robert Rufus replacing Fredrik Monk and Kevin Cooke replacing Anthony Davis .
79.09
Sebastian Möller threads the ball through to Les Lawton. Les Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Kemal Drake flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Barbosa collects the pass. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Weaver of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matthew Bastin (GK)
6
2. Glynn Jackson (DEF)
6
3. Harry Wiltord (DEF)
7
4. Danny Fortune (DEF)
6
5. Kemal Drake (MID)
6
6. Roberto Berti (MID)
6
7. James Shilton (MID)
7
8. Fredrik Monk (MID)
6
9. Frederico Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Davis (ATT)
6
11. Marc Charles (ATT)
6
12. Neil Thomson (GK)
0
13. Robert Rufus (GK)
6
14. Kevin Cooke (DEF)
6
1. Peter Davies (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Möller (DEF)
6
3. Mick Finney (DEF)
8
4. Gary Power (DEF)
6
5. Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
6. Les Lawton (MID)
8
7. Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
6
8. Alfredo Lillo (MID)
6
9. Danny Tolley (ATT)
8
10. Mark Boateng (ATT)
6
11. Peter Weaver (ATT)
9
12. Adam Joachim (DEF)
0
13. Aaron Barry (GK)
0
14. Jody Riggott (DEF)
0