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Ipswich 1-2 Norwich
Talk about jumping in early to say "nothing to see here" after the break.
Jonathan Rowe has turned this game on its head with his two goals.
Summary
Leeds remain 10 points behind second place after being held by Coventry
Southampton move level on points with Leeds after thrashing Blackburn
Watford come from behind to win 5-1 at Preston
Crucial victories for Plymouth and Sheff Wed towards bottom
Bristol City, Hull & Boro win, Millwall draw with Huddersfield
Second-placed Ipswich come from behind to draw with rivals Norwich in early game
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'Keeper will be disappointed'published at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
Ipswich 1-2 Norwich
Adrian Coote
former Norwich striker on BBC Radio NorfolkWow. What a start to the second half.
I think the keeper will be disappointed that it goes under him.
It will be interesting to see how Ipswich respond to this.
GOAL: Ipswich 1-2 Norwichpublished at 49 mins
Jonathan Rowe
Amazing!
From absolutely nothing and the calmest start to the second half imaginable, Norwich lead for the first time.
The chance comes from a long throw into the box, which is knocked down for Jonathan Rowe to hit first time.
The effort takes a slight deflection as it squeezes under goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky.
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Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
The second half has started with just about the calmest four minutes of the game so far.
The two sides are just working their way back into the derby mood, maybe.
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Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
Neither boss has made a change at half-time.
Let's just hope we will be treated to more of the same thrills from the first half.
Kick-off second halfpublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
And we are back up and running at Portman Road.
Postpublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
HT: Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
There are 45 minutes still to come in this derby, but as it stands a draw is not enough to take Ipswich top of the table.
If it ends all square, they will go equal on points with Leicester City at the summit.
Postpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
HT: Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
Norwich have done well to get themselves back level at the break.
Can they keep it up and maintain their remarkable unbeaten run in this derby?
The Canaries have not been beaten by Ipswich in 12 meetings, dating back to 2009!
'A top class first 45 minutes'published at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
HT: Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
Mick Mills
Former Ipswich and England captain on BBC Radio SuffolkA top class first 45 minutes.
Sam Morsy has been outstanding, Nathan Broadhead is back to his old threatening self, and George Hirst has been an old soldier at front.
I can't fault Ipswich, I think they could have had three goals now, Norwich are lucky to have one.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
The first 45 hectic minutes at Portman Road ends all square.
Nathan Broadhead gave hosts Ipswich a deserved lead, but Jonathan Rowe's 10th goal of the season has Norwich back level.
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Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
And they cannot. The corner is well defended as we near half-time now.
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Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
Ipswich have themselves a late corner now.
Can they produce another big moment from this set-piece?
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Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
Nathan Broadhead is wide eyed as he tries to connect with a volley as the ball is played into him in the box.
The ball was coming in over his shoulder, and in the end he connected with nothing but the fresh Suffolk air at Portman Road.
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Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
There will be three minutes of added time to come...
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Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
We are into the final few minutes of the first half now and this game has not failed to impress so far.
That equaliser from Jonathan Rowe was Norwich's first attempt on goal! And that takes his season tally to 10. Clinical stuff.
'Ipswich have to go again'published at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
Ipswich 1-1 Norwich
Mick Mills
Former Ipswich and England captain on BBC Radio SuffolkIpswich are a little bit unfortunate.
The second ball that came in could have been anybody's and it fell to a Norwich City player.
It was a good finish but he is a bit lucky he got the chance to finish.
Ipswich just have to go again.
GOAL: Ipswich 1-1 Norwichpublished at 40 mins
Jonathan Rowe
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter Jonathan Rowe goes for the spectacular, with an attempted overhead kick, he manages to pick himself up before anyone can react after the effort is blocked.
Like a flash, he gathers himself and sends the ball beyond a stunned Vaclav Hladky.
Norwich are level just six minutes after going behind!
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Ipswich 0-0 Norwich
We have a push and shove session going on now that needs referee Josh Smith to get in the middle of.
First Borja Sainz gets tangled up with Ipswich's Luke Woolfenden, then Harry Clarke gets involved.
No cards are produced, but that has added to the atmosphere now.
'Terrific goal'published at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
Ipswich 1-0 Norwich
Mick Mills
Former Ipswich and England captain on BBC Radio SuffolkWonderful, terrific goal.
It looked as if the referee was going to the linesman, but I couldn't see over the fans as they had decided it was a goal. It is a goal.
That was a marvellous response from the first bit off pressure Norwich had offered Ipswich.
GOAL: Ipswich 1-0 Norwichpublished at 34 mins
Nathan Broadhead
Deadlock broken, and it's Nathan Broadhead who finally hits the mark after squandering a few chances.
The initial corner into the area is headed to the edge of the box, where Massimo Luongo heads it back into the danger area where Broadhead is lurking to finish.
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