Match Report
| Peterborough United | Peterborough United |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Johnson | D. Johnson |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Sol Bolton | S. Bolton | |||||||||
| James Youds | J. Youds | | 40 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Ben Impey | B. Impey | |||||||||
| Chris Patterson | C. Patterson | | 39 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Andy Drake | A. Drake | ||||||||
| Seth Sheringham | S. Sheringham | | 38 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | |||||||||
| John Hendrie | J. Hendrie | | 38 | D | | 5 | | M | 45 | | Jon Waters | J. Waters | |||||||||
| Francis Blake | F. Blake | | 48 | M | | 6 | | | M | 43 | | Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | ||||||||
| Isaiah Banks | I. Banks | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | James Hughes | J. Hughes | |||||||||
| Martin Murphy | M. Murphy | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 |  | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Mervin Wiltord | M. Wiltord | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Danny James | D. James | |||||||||
| Greg Powell | G. Powell | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | |||||||||
| Edward Mccann | E. Mccann | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 36 | | Graeme Grantt | G. Grantt | |||||||||
| Nick Oliver | N. Oliver | | 42 | A | | 12 | | G | 36 | | Damien Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Adrian Howey | A. Howey | | 40 | M | | 13 | | G | 36 | | Arthur Riggott | A. Riggott | |||||||||
| Dean Jeffers | D. Jeffers | | 37 | M | | 14 | | M | 36 | | Bill Plowright | B. Plowright | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 2,971 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off!
6.11
0-0Jamie Clarke knocks the ball forward to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Danny James. Danny James powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.29
1-0Mervin Wiltord hits a low pass to Greg Powell. Greg Powell plays a one-two with Edward Mccann and rushes in on goal... Greg Powell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Sol Bolton, sees it late!! Goal for Peterborough United!
20.30
1-0Jamie Clarke barges into Isaiah Banks. The referee brings Jamie Clarke to one side and gives him a warning! Isaiah Banks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.51
1-0Jamie Clarke chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
24.46
Seth Sheringham decides to run forward with the ball. Seth Sheringham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Seth Sheringham tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.28
Jamie Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Grantt. Graeme Grantt shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
40.21
Isaiah Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Powell. Greg Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sherwood.
44.01
1-0Isaiah Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann plays a one-two with Greg Powell and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Edward Mccann provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Sol Bolton manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United get the second half underway!
47.34
Edward Mccann clumsily knocks into Alexander Sherwood. The referee warns Edward Mccann to calm down! Alexander Sherwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.31
1-0Martin Murphy sees space and advances. Martin Murphy plays a one-two with Edward Mccann and rushes in on goal... Martin Murphy tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Alexander Sherwood's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
49.47
1-0It's a corner kick. Mervin Wiltord kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Jon Waters reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.04
James Hughes hits a low pass to Graeme Grantt. Graeme Grantt chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Forbes. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Frank Forbes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.56
With imagination, Seth Sheringham plays the ball forward to Isaiah Banks. Isaiah Banks passes the ball forward to Greg Powell. Greg Powell tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.34
1-0Peterborough United have made a substitution with Adrian Howey replacing Mervin Wiltord .Rochdale have made a substitution with Bill Plowright replacing Graeme Grantt .
61.34
James Youds flicks a high ball forward to Martin Murphy who takes it down. Martin Murphy sees a break and surges forward. Martin Murphy cuts inside the box! Martin Murphy shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Peterborough United!
67.30
James Hughes surges forward with the ball. James Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.11
2-0Adrian Howey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adrian Howey kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Powell but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.20
Isaiah Banks surges forward with the ball. Isaiah Banks tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.04
Ben Impey makes a run forward as Alexander Sherwood takes the throw-in. Ben Impey skillfully chests the ball down. Ben Impey sees James Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Danny James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny James shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.04
John Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Banks. Isaiah Banks makes a simple pass to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Impey.
85.26
Adrian Howey flicks a high pass forward. Greg Powell controls it well on his chest. Greg Powell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.04
Isaiah Banks sees Greg Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Impey.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%
Scorers
| Greg Powell 12 Martin Murphy 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Murphy of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seth Sheringham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Banks (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Martin Murphy (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Mervin Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Greg Powell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Edward Mccann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nick Oliver (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Howey (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Jeffers (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sol Bolton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ben Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Sherwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jamie Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graeme Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Damien Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Plowright (MID) | 6 | |