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Ipswich Town cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup on Sunday, thanks to a dominant first-half performance. All three goals were scored in the lively opening 45 minutes, while the second half proved just as comfortable for Kieran McKenna’s side, who allowed only three shots on their largely unchallenged goal throughout the easy 90 minutes.
Phillips Kalvin With the number eight standing out all game against his team’s inferior opponents, Kalvin Phillips would have been ecstatic to score his team’s first goal during a tumultuous loan spell thus far.
Phillips’ performance in numbers vs Bristol Rovers
Making only his second start for the Suffolk side since the back-end of November, the former Leeds United midfielder would have been relieved that his confidence was given a necessary boost against the League One outfit.
Aside from his goal being hammered home past a defenseless Joshua Griffiths in the Gas goal, the 29-year-old can still learn a lot from his performance, even if it is against a team two leagues below Ipswich.
The Ipswich captain for the day controlled the game from midfield with 88 touches and 64 accurate passes, while also making three key interceptions when the opposition posed a threat. Additionally, the Tractor Boys loanee created a significant scoring opportunity as he aimed to follow up on his first-half goal. The 5’10” midfielder played the full 90 minutes, leaving McKenna with a tough decision on who to start in the center moving forward in the Premier League.
Jack Clarke, who has been a constant annoyance to Inigo Calderon’s team, is another on-the-fringes player who will be looking for more first-team playing time soon.
Jack Clarke’s performance in numbers vs Bristol Rovers
Much like his midfield teammate, the ex-Sunderland man has found his time at Portman Road to date choppy, to say the least, with only four starts coming his way in top-flight action.
He’ll hope that his strong performance today, even if it was against a third-tier opponent, will earn him more league starts, especially after scoring Ipswich’s second goal and delivering several standout moments.
In addition to being in the right spot to tap in his team’s second goal, Clarke assisted Jack Taylor’s third, effectively sealing the game despite offside appeals from the opposing side being ignored. Beyond that minor dispute, the skillful winger delivered an impressive performance, completing 100% of his dribbles and showcasing his energy on the left flank by winning five duels.
As a result, East Anglian Daily Times journalist Alex Jones would hand out a high 7/10 rating to Clarke post-match, with the 24-year-old attacker now hopeful he’s done enough to put together a compelling argument for more chances in the Premier League
Clarke made an impact off the bench by hitting the post with his only attempt on goal against Fulham and assisting Taylor’s dramatic winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December, all within just 15 minutes of play. This shows he can perform on big occasions, not just against supposedly weaker opponents in the FA Cup.
| Clarke’s numbers vs Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|
| Stat | Clarke |
| Minutes played | 90 |
| Goals scored | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Touches | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 39/45 (87%) |
| Key passes | 1 |
| Successful dribbles | 2/2 |
| Total duels won | 5/11 |
McKenna will be hoping his team faces a more challenging opponent in the next round of the historic competition. For now, the focus shifts back to the league as Ipswich prepares to take on Brighton & Hove Albion this Thursday.