World News – GB – Notes: How the Ipswich Town players fared in their 1-0 win over Gillingham

Andy warren

A very quiet opening part, during which he did the right thing with his feet before things came alive for him in the second. He did well to get in the way and prevent Dominic Samuel reaching dangerous cross from John Akinde before saving shots from Jack Tucker, Samuel and Zech Medley 7

Seemed to be having fun in the opening period as he always managed to get past Gwion Edwards on the right flank to cross or surface, while also hitting the ball with a good back post header to create a chance for Jack Lankester Was largely calm on the defensive 7

The center-back has had to be patient so far this season, but he’s come on his first league start and looked comfortable, as he has done throughout the season. last, for much of the match His partnership with Mark McGuinness allowed Town to move the ball faster from behind, but there were a few tough moments, including when he was rolled by Akinde far too easily as Gillingham broke Fortunately, saint saved 7

Like Woolfenden, McGuinness also had to be patient, awaiting his town debut in his case His start was solid, with good balls won both in the air and on the ground while proving an upgrade. with the ball at his feet He had a few moments where the balls were allowed to bounce when they should have been cleared and made some bad decisions, but given that this was his very first game in a senior team you have to say he did well 7

We thank the veteran for handling back-to-back games shortly after returning from injury and he ultimately played a pivotal role in the winner, his smart pass allowing Teddy Bishop to shoot at home He had his hands full for much of the game with Jordan Graham and was beaten for pace a few times, but he did pretty well 6

The academy product was extremely busy in this game, moving Town from side to side and looking to play fastballs forward when the opportunity allowed. He was the next man on free kick duty, buckling a just wide effort, and continued to push through the 90 minutes as he pushed his side forward. 6

The City midfielder was not lacking in effort, both looking for offensive openings and his own third, but he faced similar issues on Saturday at Lincoln as he faced to two deep banks of Gillingham players to cross every time he looked get something moving He got into the game more and more as the second half progressed and had a thunderous shot knocked back by Joe Walsh, then his arrival for the winner, with his left foot, was superb They needed a difference factor in a game heading for a draw and Bishop proved it 8

A second start in four days for the youngster, who this time has evolved into an attacking midfielder role he has played so often in his youth team career He probably should have scored in the first half when he pushed Chambers’ knockdown over the underside of the crossbar, but was positive throughout, trying a few killer balls that didn’t happen until he was substituted at 15 minutes from the end 6

Much more involved in this game than it was on Saturday, constantly using positive first touches to try and move the ball past his man and get into position to cross or attack the edge of the box He had some breathtaking runs in the second half and a decent shot that Walsh needed to save, before playing his part in the goal as he made his way to Ward inside the box. 7

The left side’s first half was filled with chances He was the first to try his luck, having an effort deflected off the target before putting the ball into the net following a collision between the defender and the goalkeeper He was ruled to be the cause of this, however, and a free kick was given He took a wide free kick and then had a shot from an Edwards cross deflected from the target at the nearest post. He was calm in the second half before being substituted 5

It wasn’t always easy for the forward, who himself had little sight of goal and often had to feed on leftovers.But he made decent contributions, dismissing some nice balls and occupying the defense of Gillingham to free up the city midfielder and wide players to work Had a good low cross which Edwards almost converted but for a tackle from Ryan Jackson City will need a goal from a striker sooner or later, however 5

The youngster’s first act was to run halfway, lose the ball and then come back to retrieve it himself in his own box He took risks all along, but was unable to force the issue 6

Come on as Lakester’s legs ran out and he had a broad head as he came in to meet a cross in the box Had some other decent touches n / a

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