Two early goals helped Ipswich Town celebrate victory in their first pre-season friendly of the summer at Peterborough United.

Pablo Counago and Clacton's Ian Westlake were on target in the first 16 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 triumph at London Road.

Spanish striker Counago put Joe Royle's side in front after just three minutes with a deflected shot from the edge of the area.

Then Westlake coolly slid the ball past goalkeeper Mark Tyler after slick build-up play involving Darren Bent and Counago.

To complete a hectic opening, Posh pulled one back two minutes after that via a close-range header from Calum Willock.

Town boss Joe Royle said: "The game was all about fitness and was a good exercise for us."

Published Monday July 12, 2004

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