x

Reserves Win Again - Ipswich Town News

Town's reserves went top of the FA Premier Reserve League (South) with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea last night. Goals from Darren Ambrose and Matt Robinson took them ahead of Arsenal at the top of the table.

Ambrose scored just before half-time when he turned Ken Monkou (at Chelsea training to get back to fitness) and hit the net.

Town were largely in control but had to wait until the last minute for sub Robinson to snatch the second. He latched on to an error from Chelsea defender Stephen Watt to put Town further ahead.

Moments from time Chelsea's Sebastian Kneissl hit a 25-yarder that beat Mike Salmon.

Titus Bramble and Martijn Reiser were both given a rest during the second half, Bramble coming off at half-time while Reuser player 65 minutes.

Dale Roberts was pleased with his lads: "There were a lot of good performances; Thomas Gaardsøe had probably his best game for us marshalling a very young defence once Titus went off.

"Erdem Artun came on and did very well while Matthew Richards and Chris Hogg [in for the injured Justin Miller] played well in defence.

"Ashley Nicholls was outstanding, we pressed young Will Snowdon into midfield while Darren Ambrose was superb yet again."

Town meet Arsenal's reserves on Wednesday and will look to Spurs beating Derby tonight. Town are currently two points ahead of Arsenal with a better goal difference and two games in hand. The Blues are three points ahead of Derby with one game in hand.

Side: Salmon, Bramble (Artun 46), Richards, Snowdon, Hogg, Gaardsøe, Ambrose, Nicholls, Logan (Robinson 85), Reuser (Dickinson 65), Le Pen.

What to read next:

Town Women Beaten By Blades
Ipswich Town Women failed to claim their second WSL2 win in successive weeks, losing 3-2 to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this afternoon, ending the game with 10 women.
Manning: Hugely Disappointing Result That Hurts
Norwich head coach Liam Manning admitted his side’s 3-1 defeat to the Blues was a hugely disappointing result which hurt, Town having ended a 16-year wait for East Anglian derby glory.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Ipswich Town 3-1 Norwich City - Extended Highlights
Highlights of this afternoon’s 3-1 East Anglian derby victory over Norwich City at Portman Road.
Kipre: It's a Special Day
Town goalscorer Cédric Kipré says he is immensely proud to be a part of the first Blues side to defeat Norwich City in more than 16 years after a 3-1 victory in the East Anglian derby at Portman Road.
McKenna: We Deserved It, Derby Win Means a Lot to the Town
Boss Kieran McKenna admitted he was pleased to end the 16-year wait for derby glory, knowing what it means to the town, and felt his team deserved their 3-1 victory over Norwich City.
Ipswich Town 3-1 Norwich City - Match Report
Town’s long wait for a derby victory finally came to an end as goals from Cedric Kipre, Jaden Philogene and Jack Clarke saw the Blues beat Norwich City 3-1 at Portman Road. Kipre gave Town the lead in the 32nd minute with his first for the club, but Oscar Schwartau levelled for the Canaries three minutes later, only for Philogene to smash home one of the greatest ever East Anglian derby goals just before half-time. Town had plenty of chances to seal their win after the break with Clarke finally bringing the 16-year wait for derby glory to an end when he netted the third 13 minutes from time.
Ipswich Town 3-1 Norwich City - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
Ipswich Town 2-1 Norwich City - Half-Time
Jaden Philogene’s fifth goal in three home games has given the Blues a 2-1 half-time lead over Norwich City at Portman Road, Cedric Kipre having put Town in front prior to Oscar Schwartau levelling for the visitors.
Six Changes as Blues Host Canaries in East Anglian Derby
Town have made six changes for this afternoon’s East Anglian derby against Norwich at Portman Road.