Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Chester City. A crowd of 4,157 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United kick off the first half!
2.07
0-0Craig Standing makes a simple pass to Michael Rankin. Michael Rankin passes the ball forward to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley whips in a cross ball towards John Hackworth. John Hackworth powers a header at goal. Omer Lee manages to gather it comfortably.
3.17
0-1Paolo Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hackworth. John Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Omer Lee has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.53
Oleg Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Terry. Niccolo Terry whips in a cross ball towards Mitica Stinga. Mitica Stinga flicks the ball with his head. Mitica Stinga scores for Peterborough United!!
9.46
1-1Mark Hurst barges into Michael Rankin. The referee calls over Mark Hurst and warns him to calm down! Michael Rankin stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.51
1-1Graeme Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Wise. Jacob Wise threads the ball through to Mitica Stinga. Mitica Stinga shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
20.46
Paolo Atherton threads the ball through to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.08
Oleg Boateng knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.26
Simon Grimandi passes the ball forward to Niccolo Terry. Niccolo Terry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.43
Paolo Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.58
Michael Rankin passes the ball forward to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Omer Lee!
32.50
Joe Kerr threads the ball through to Paolo Atherton. Paolo Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, John Hackworth. John Hackworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Omer Lee easily smothers it!
33.45
Craig Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Rankin. Michael Rankin makes a probing pass to John Hackworth. John Hackworth shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.50
Michael Rankin makes a probing pass to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.14
Fredrik Carrick brings the ball forward. Fredrik Carrick finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.52
Craig Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Carrick. Fredrik Carrick makes a probing pass to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards John Hackworth. John Hackworth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Chester City kick off the second half!
57.41
Craig Standing makes a simple pass to Paolo Atherton. Paolo Atherton advances with the ball. Paolo Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Ivan Shilton and rushes in on goal... Paolo Atherton takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.58
Graeme Cope advances with the ball. Graeme Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.58
Jacob Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.44
Arthur Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Rankin. Michael Rankin threads the ball through to Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.08
Jacob Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Mitica Stinga. Mitica Stinga tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
79.29
Paolo Atherton sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Atherton knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Priestley. Nigel Priestley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Priestley!
84.20
Oleg Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Mitica Stinga. Mitica Stinga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
85.04
Brian Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Hurst. Mark Hurst decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
89.39
Graeme Cope sees space and advances. Graeme Cope makes a probing pass to Niccolo Terry. Niccolo Terry tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Martin Cope has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%
Scorers