Ipswich Town Under-23s beat Coggeshall Town in pre-season friendly
Ben Folami celebrates his goal with Dylan Crowe and Albert Wilton. Photo: Ross Halls. - Credit: Archant
Ipswich Town’s Under-23s came from a goal down to defeat a physical Coggeshall Town side 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at West Street yesterday.
Ipswich Town's Gibraltar international Kian Ronan on the ball. Photo: Ross Halls. - Credit: Archant
The Blues – who had lost 3-1 AFC Sudbury in midweek – dominated the game from the start, with New Zealand international Monty Patterson causing the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division hosts many problems.
Gerard Nash’s side came close to opening the scoring when Patterson danced past various defenders before eventually hitting an audacious chip just past the far post.
It was Coggeshall who broke the deadlock against the run of play though when, just after the half hour mark, impressive full-back Josce Syrett bundled the ball beyond keeper Nicholas Hayes after an over-hit corner was headed back into the six yard box.
Ipswich Town forward Monty Patterson runs at the Coggeshall defence. Photo: Ross Halls. - Credit: Archant
Ipswich deservedly drew level when man-of-the-match Jack Lankester chipped a shot over the home side’s keeper.
Surprisingly, Nash made no changes at half-time with the pace of the game not changing either as Patterson once again created some space for himself and hit a powerful shot into the legs of a defending Coggeshall player.
Not long afterwards, Patterson found himself involved in another chance as he slipped a perfectly-timed through ball to Lankester. The latter hit the post after rounding the keeper, but the offside flag was raised.
Ipswich Town's Corrie Ndaba (right) in action against Coggeshall Town. Photo: Ross Halls. - Credit: Archant
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Nash finally decided to fully rotate the outfield team in the 57th minute which allowed the few Ipswich fans present to see some of the new first year scholars.
Soon after the changes, Ben Folami found himself on the scoresheet as he tucked away an Albert Wilton cross to put the away side in front and ultimately win the game for the boys in blue.
Town’s exciting, possession-based football hopefully reflects the kind of football the U23s will be playing next season.
Adam McDonnell in action for Ipswich Town's Under-23s. Photo: Ross Halls. - Credit: Archant
TOWN: Hayes, Ronan (Henry 62), Clements (Barley 62), McDonnell (McGavin 62), C Smith (Marshall 62), Ndaba (Vega 62), McKendry (Wilton 62), McLoughlin (D Crowe 62), Morris (Folami 62), Lankester (Dobra 62 (Hughes 73)), Patterson (Foudil 62 (Dobra 82)). Unused: Wright.
Ipswich Town's Conor McKendry in action against Coggeshall Town. Photo: Ross Halls. - Credit: Archant
Coggeshall players celebrate after Josce Syrett gave them the lead against Ipswich Town Under-23s on Saturday. Photo: Ross Halls. - Credit: Archant
