Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 2,681 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Peterborough United and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Vernazza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Peterborough United and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Vernazza.
0.00
0-0Rotherham United kick off!
2.18
0-0Thierry Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Harry Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry Elliott threads a neat ball through to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.04
0-0Damien Mercer hits a low pass to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
9.36
0-0James Youds catches Paulo Bento on the ankles. James Youds is shown the yellow card! Paulo Bento gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.44
0-0Gavin Barry flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Wiltord who takes it down. Mervin Wiltord sees a break and surges forward. Mervin Wiltord puts a great ball through but Edward Mccann is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
18.18
James Youds flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Howey. Adrian Howey sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Howey cuts inside the box! Adrian Howey rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.19
Kieron Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Harry Elliott. Harry Elliott makes a probing pass to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.27
0-0Harry Elliott plays the ball forward to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper makes a probing pass between the defence to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.11
Ivan Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Damien Mercer who takes it down. Damien Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
28.02
Isaiah Banks comes back to take the throw-in. Martin Murphy makes a simple pass to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann edges inside the box! Edward Mccann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
32.47
John Hendrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Murphy. Martin Murphy threads a neat ball through to Greg Powell. Greg Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Shearer who gathers it comfortably.
38.58
Adrian Plowright passes the ball forward to Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento threads the ball through to Sylvain Kasper but he's offside!
39.32
0-0Adrian Howey clumsily knocks into Ian Venus. The referee calls over Adrian Howey and warns him to calm down! Ian Venus runs off the knock.
40.28
Ivan Brooking threads the ball through to Damien Mercer. Damien Mercer passes the ball forward to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Paulo Bento hacks James Youds from behind! The referee calls over Paulo Bento and shows him a yellow card! James Youds grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
54.54
Martin Murphy sees Greg Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Powell shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
60.58
0-0Peterborough United have made a substitution with Seth Sheringham replacing Mervin Wiltord .
63.06
Damien Mercer makes a simple pass to Sylvain Kasper. Sylvain Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
71.51
Martin Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Greg Powell is offside!
77.17
Rotherham United have made a substitution with Seth Dyer replacing Harry Elliott .
85.26
Adrian Howey takes it forward alone. Adrian Howey deftly passes the ball to Edward Mccann, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Edward Mccann provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
31.7%
46.3%
22%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Howey of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Youds (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | John Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Banks (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Murphy (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Howey (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Mervin Wiltord (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Greg Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edward Mccann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fredrik Impey (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Jeffers (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kelvin Shearer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thierry Pallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Brooking (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kieron Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Harry Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Damien Mercer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Adrian Plowright (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sylvain Kasper (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Paulo Bento (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Seth Dyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kelvin Oakes (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Minto (MID) | 0 | |