A controversial late penalty rescued a 2-2 draw for Ipswich towards promotion rivals Middlesbrough to maneuver Kieran McKenna’s aspect again into the highest two of the Championship desk.
Boro shifting degree on factors with Ipswich after Tommy Conway tapped residence from shut vary (64) to revive the lead after David Strelec’s opener was cancelled out by Kasey McAteer, just for Jack Clarke’s penalty to attract Ipswich degree with three minutes to go.
The penalty was awarded after George Hirst went down within the space regardless of minimal contact from Adilson Malanda. Referee Jarred Gillett didn’t hesitate when pointing to the spot, with Clarke dispatching it confidently moments later.
“I don’t think that’s the point [not getting there], whether I’m getting there or not, you can’t pull me back,” Hirst advised Sky Sports activities. “Whether I get there or not, it’s a silly mistake. It’s a penalty.”
Ipswich got here into the fixture exterior of the automated promotion locations after Millwall’s 2-0 win towards QPR on Saturday. However the level at residence strikes them again into the highest two on aim distinction, with 4 video games to play and a fixture in hand on their promotion rivals.
In the meantime, Boro’s hopes of securing automated promotion now fade after squandering two essential factors late on and seeing their winless run prolonged to seven video games. They continue to be in fifth place, six factors forward of Wrexham in seventh, with the play-offs now beckoning.
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Jack Clarke introduced Ipswich degree with Middlesbrough after taking this controversial penalty awarded for a foul on George Hirst
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