Bent penalty puts Ipswich into second round

Marcus Bent’s penalty proved sufficient to send Ipswich into the second round of the UEFA Cup.

Needing to score at least once to progress, Bent stroked home a ninth-minute penalty to put Ipswich in front in the tie and, in truth, their victory should have been by a much greater margin.

That settled any nerves throughout a side who have stuttered at the start of this campaign.

Although Sartid looked inventive throughout and pressed for the leveller, Milorad Zecevic’s tame effort 10 minutes from time, which Marshall held well low to his right, proved a rare incision.

Ipswich held out and again enjoyed a memorable away day in Europe to guarantee at least one more venue for their continental tour.