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Peterborough United 1-3 Town - Match Report
Tuesday, 18th Jul 2017 21:32 by Dave Gooderham

Joe Garner continued his fine pre-season form with a brace as Ipswich Town beat Peterborough United 3-1 in an epic four-quarter encounter.

Town quickly recovered from going behind to old boy Jack Marriott to impose their upper league pedigree at the ABAX Stadium.

David McGoldrick grabbed an equaliser before Garner grabbed two more — his fifth in three friendlies — as he finished decisively following mistakes in the home defence.

An impressive Town following got their first glimpse of new signings Bersant Celina and Dominic Iorfa during the 120-minute match although Bartosz Bialkowski was a surprise and late omission — after falling ill today.

Ipswich zipped the ball around early on but it was Peterborough who had the first shot at goal after Michael Doughty closed down Flynn Downes but Junior Morias’s 20-yard shot was too close to Dean Gerken.

In the 15th minute, Peterborough took the lead from a familiar source to Ipswich fans.

Gwion Edwards’s low cross was devilishly whipped across Gerken’s goal and Jack Marriott slid in to open the scoring against his old employers.

It could — and probably should — have been two in the 20th minute when Luke Chambers was guilty of spurning possession but the pacy Morias’s run into the area failed to materialise into a shot for either him or Marriott.

It was slightly harsh on the hosts that they conceded an equaliser in the 23rd minute — though the footwork shown by Jordan Spence on the right-hand side deserved the eventual finish, McGoldrick turning in Joe Garner’s low cross-shot.

The first 30 minutes ended with a quick water break and a changing of ends before play resumed in the four-quarter match.


Two minutes into the second quarter, Ipswich went within a whisker of taking the lead when Bersant Celina, making his first start in the friendlies, rolled the ball across to Downes who teed up Kevin Bru to curl a decent effort just over Jonathan Bond’s goal.

Ipswich were looking more of a threat in the final third and the onrushing Danny Rowe chipped a ball just beyond both McGoldrick and the far post after the winger was released by Garner’s header.

Town were on top but Marriott came within a whisker of doubling his tally, and restoring Posh’s lead, when he cut in from the left and released a right footed drive that whistled past the far post.

The third goal duly arrived, and for Ipswich, in the 41st minute when Rowe’s corner was powerfully met by the unmarked Garner who comfortably headed home to make It 2-1.

The two frontmen almost linked up with a third after Garner’s powerful first-time cross was headed over by the stretching McGoldrick.

Ipswich did make it 3-1 in the 47th minute when a horrendous clearance from Bond fell to the feet of Celina who opted to pass to Garner rather than shooting.

Garner returned the favour inside the area but Celina opted to give the final back to Garner for a tap-in following the quick interchange of passing.

An entertaining second quarter ended with Morais’s close range overhead being held by Gerken before Marriott glanced a header wide of the far post — before both frontmen went agonisingly close to reducing the arrears for the hosts.

A perfectly executed through ball from Danny Lloyd released Morias who was denied by a brilliant save by Gerken before Marriott fired the rebound goalwards but Spence did superbly to block on the line.

At the other end, Celina got the better of Chris Forrester but this time he opted to shoot, rather than feed McGoldrick, and his angled shot was pushed wide by Bond.

The end of the second quarter, or half time depending on your persuasion, saw both sides change all 11 players with Town fans getting their first look at Dominic Iorfa.

The extended break in play predictably resulted in a slower start with the likes of Grant Ward and Freddie Sears looking lively but failing to trouble Daniel Tibbetts in the Posh goal.

It was Ward who almost added a fourth in the 76th minute after a lovely assured piece of skill from Cole Skuse - and a through ball to match - sent the right winger clear but his shot was blocked by the onrushing Tibbetts.

Chances were few and far between with Ward continuing to look dangerous down the flank, another dangerous low cross just missing Conor McKendry at the far post.

Two minutes into the fourth quarter, or the 92nd minute, saw the best chance of the ‘second match’ when Ward released Sears down the right and his deep cross was headed goalwards by McKendry but Tibbetts did well to push the ball away at his near post.

Marcus Maddison fired a shot wide of Michael Crowe’s near post while at the other end, Town centre back Chris Smith, last season’s under-23s captain, headed a deep Grant Ward corner wide.

A fine run at the heart of the home defence by the impressive McKendry ended with a free kick on the edge of the area but Sears narrowly missed the far post with a powerful effort.

The chances continued to come for Ipswich and, midway through the fourth quarter, Sears fired into the side netting after fine work from Teddy Bishop.

Sears remained the second match dangerman, once again going close from inside the area before almost teeing up McKendry for a tap-in but Peterborough just about cleared the danger.

Monty Patterson, who replaced Ward after the winger limped off, almost twice grabbed a deserved fourth goal — denied by the legs of Tibbetts before screwing a shot just wide.

It was the last of the chances in a game where Ipswich put in a professional shift, showing glimpses of good football with Garner continuing to show his eye for goal.

First half team: Gerken, Spence, Chambers (c), Knudsen, Nydam, Rowe, Bru, Downes, Celina, Garner, McGoldrick.

Second half team: Crowe, Iorfa (Fowler 101), C Smith, T Smith, Kenlock, Ward (Patterson 113), Skuse (c), Bishop, McKendry, Sears, Morris (McLoughlin 101). Unused: Folami, Daniels, McGavin, McDonnell.


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mathiemagic added 21:36 - Jul 18
Bart taken ill....Hmmmmm.....Not the start of his sale i hope, unless we get mega millions for him. What does everyone else think he might be worth in this day and age?. I don't want him to leave but if that is what is going to happen what do you recon we should be asking?
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12th_Man added 21:45 - Jul 18
Same illness as Adeyemi
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NoCanariesAllowed added 21:52 - Jul 18
Both of Garner's goals owing something to defensive lapses/mistakes but his back and forth with Celina in the buildup to 3-1 was delightful to watch. I'll happily see Garner get his goals by punishing mistakes, though he does look capable of creating them too.
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runningout added 21:53 - Jul 18
Must be something in the air, I was feeling iffy... Well done Chaps
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PinstripeBlue added 21:57 - Jul 18
Looking forward to Satdee, away at the Gills, Ady Pennock (Ipswich boy) managing them.
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Mark added 22:01 - Jul 18
Pre-season is definitely more positive than last year, and nice to see Garner getting another couple of goals. We really need him to perform this season if we are to do anything.
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jas0999 added 22:06 - Jul 18
After the shambolic pre season last year, this is certainly much much better. Still think we need more players, but nonetheless positive.
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TBT added 22:15 - Jul 18
Where's Webster?
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runaround added 22:59 - Jul 18
So Garner has scored 5 goals in 150 minutes of football! Hope he doesn't use them all up before the season starts! Sounds like a decent run out fitness wise
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Palestine added 23:23 - Jul 18
How much is Bart worth?

£10m. Minimum.
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chrisw2045 added 23:30 - Jul 18
Impressed with Spence again, so impressive going forward with the ball at his feet, hopefully he will be a big influence down the right given a full season.
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BlueArrow added 23:31 - Jul 18
The boys played well tonight actually kept it on the deck for the most part
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Seasider added 00:09 - Jul 19
TBT,it says above that he is not fit as still having trouble
with.ankle, which is worrying.
Hope he doesn't have as many injury problems as the recently departed Giles Coke, Stephen Taylor and Jonny Williams;who quite honestly were all a waste of money.
Perhaps one of the youngsters could be used as back-up in this defensive position.
However definitely need another target man; but am pleased that seem to be putting more emphasis on quality, which already seem to be paying dividends.
Won't really know though til Arry brings his Brummy boys to town on 5th of next month?
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Fat_Boy_Tim added 00:32 - Jul 19
Our 'for sale' players tend to play in the friendlies so we don't need another round of bartoz balls every time he's ill! Just stop trying to start rumours when you have no information. Even if he did go, you still didn't know about it!
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trevski added 00:52 - Jul 19
Wish I could have watched the match (stupid work) looked like an entertaining evening. Glad to see the new boys are already finding their feet and getting settled before the season starts. So happy to see the likes of Patterson, Bishop, Crowe, Nydam, Rowe AND MORRIS :D getting some game time. Anyone know what's going on with Hyam? Surprised he didn't play over Bru if Bru is meant to be going
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Vancouver_Blue added 03:32 - Jul 19
We're not getting John Marquis from Donny now as he's just signed a new contract
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GiveusaWave added 03:56 - Jul 19
Good performance from team. Even though Garner scored a brace, man of the match for me was Spence. Caused chaos with his mazy runs again, reminded me of the Newcastle game last season. If he continues to perform like that, there will be substantial money offered for him in Jan.
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Sam added 06:02 - Jul 19
What is going on? Three wins in three!! Spence continues brilliant form and Joe Garner is incredible. He could be our man to get us up this season. Incredibly excited about the opening game. BLUE ARMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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christiand added 07:10 - Jul 19
Before we all get carried away, we have to remember this is pre-season. Games to get players match fit. There will be a different intensity when we start the league campaign against Birmingham City.
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TR11BLU added 07:44 - Jul 19
Pleasant surprise to see some entertaining fayre... and on the ground!
Some promising looking youngsters; Downes (MotM), Nydam, McKendry and Patterson. Just hope we see more of them throughout the season or will he revert to type.

Great initiative the back to back games...well done Posh
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KiwiBlue2 added 08:09 - Jul 19
Encouraging to see goals scored and plenty of chances being created. This time last year we would have lost this or scrambled to get a draw. Yet to see what could be regarded as our strongest line-up but things seem to be on the up.....
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ThatMuhrenCross added 09:27 - Jul 19
Like the look of Celina. Very cultured player who will sooner pick an intelligent pass than try a speculative shot. That third town goal had Guardiola's and the Eredivisie's influence written all over it! Nice to see he's linking up well with Garner too.
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Radlett_blue added 10:15 - Jul 19
Why was there an extended break after 60 minutes if 2 new teams were playing? Sounds like Marriott was lively - hope he isn't the new Jordan Rhodes.
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midastouch added 10:24 - Jul 19
our season could well hinge on player fitness. we all remember how we tumbled down the league when ryan fraser got injured. well the same could be true with the likes of celina, garner and spence. we haven't had our share of luck for a long time now with key players picking up injuries at important stages in the season. we must be due a season hopefully sooner rather than later with some more luck on that front! if we can keep most of our key players fit for the majority of the season we could well do better than we expect. but luck and ipswich are two things that have grown apart for too many years now. we're certainly overdue a change on that score so please let it be this season!
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BlueArrow added 10:59 - Jul 19
Radlett blue. The extended break was to give the second teams a chance to warm up pitch side. If you've ever been to Peterborough's ground you'll know there's not enough room to swing a cat. No disrespect Cat if you're reading.
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