Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     SouthamptonSouthampton
Nicholas MacleodNicholas Macleod Computer Player Computer Player
Marc FletcherM. Fletcher63
G
1
G
67Amara PaisleyA. Paisley
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira65
D
2
D
70Jonathan JackJ. Jack
Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini53
D
3
D
68Nicholas GrantN. Grant
Des PalmerD. Palmer52
D
4
D
68Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich
Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson68
M
5
D
67Wayne FortuneW. Fortune
Harvey JacobsH. Jacobs65
M
captain6captain
M
72Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante
Frank LoweF. Lowe64
M
7
M
65Bill BanksB. Banks
Terry GuppyT. Guppy61
M
8
M
65Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini
Andy McGroryA. McGrory69
A
9
A
70Marvin ShearerM. Shearer
Dennis BurgessD. Burgess61
A
10
A
69Alan BouldA. Bould
Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick59
A
11
A
66Kodjo DianiK. Diani
 
Graham BanksG. Banks59
G
12
D
61Nigel ClemenceN. Clemence
Danny BrownD. Brown57
M
13
A
57Mick BowerM. Bower
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan52
A
14
M
38Mervin CarrickM. Carrick
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 9,092 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.


0.00
Southampton kick off the first half!
2.34
Bill Banks makes a probing pass to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
3.51
Pedro Vieira makes a probing pass to Des Palmer. Des Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
8.12
Arnauld Cudini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
9.04
Bill Banks sees Marvin Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Vieira.
10.18
With vision, Harvey Jacobs picks a pass forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Nicholas Grant's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
11.39
Corner kick to Peterborough United. Harvey Jacobs plays it short to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson is dispossessed by a tackle from Wayne Fortune.
15.51
Nicolas Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Cudini collects the pass. Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante makes a looping header on goal. Marc Fletcher manages to gather it comfortably.
20.25
Jonathan Jack knocks the ball forward to Bill Banks. Bill Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.23
Bill Banks comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Jacobs. The referee warns Bill Banks to calm down! Harvey Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.26
Roberto Ambrosini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but Amara Paisley reads it well. Great keeping!
33.08
Wayne Fortune passes the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer advances inside the box! Marvin Shearer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Marc Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
36.49
Terry Guppy surges forward with the ball. Terry Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
38.28
Jonathan Jack knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.43
Nicholas Grant threads the ball through to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.17
Arnauld Cudini knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kodjo Diani but he's offside!
45.00
Nicholas Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Jack. Jonathan Jack makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Jack cuts inside the box! Jonathan Jack muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Roberto Ambrosini blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Roberto Ambrosini sees Isaiah Chadwick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
51.13
Nicholas Grant passes the ball forward to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini hits a low pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Kodjo Diani. Kodjo Diani heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Marc Fletcher!
54.42
Harvey Jacobs darts forward. Harvey Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.08
Frank Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Jacobs. Harvey Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Jack.
59.08
Terry Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
61.29
Maurizio Ferrante hits a low pass to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer rushes past Roberto Ambrosini! Marvin Shearer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marc Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
67.37
Nicolas Emmerlich knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Diani controls it well on his chest. Kodjo Diani rushes past Frank Lowe! Some good footwork from Kodjo Diani provides some space. He shoots at goal but Marc Fletcher is on top of it.
71.11
Wayne Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Emmerlich collects the pass. Nicolas Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Banks. Bill Banks threads a neat, attacking ball through to Marvin Shearer. Some silky footwork from Marvin Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Marc Fletcher.
72.04
Wayne Fortune catches Dennis Burgess on the ankles. Wayne Fortune is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Burgess grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Bill Banks picks a pass forward to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini threads the ball through to Marvin Shearer but he's offside!
78.48
Nicholas Grant sees Alan Bould in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Bould flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Shearer who brings the ball under control. Marvin Shearer shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.07
Bill Banks makes a simple pass to Alan Bould. Alan Bould shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
84.17
Maurizio Ferrante makes a simple pass to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.10
Frank Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Southampton
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
31.5%
44.6%
23.9%

Scorers
Andy McGrory 54
Alan Bould 20
Marvin Shearer 33, 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Shearer of Southampton

Match Ratings
1.Marc Fletcher (GK)
8
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
7
4.Des Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Fredrik Wilson (MID)
6
6.Harvey Jacobs (MID)
7
7.Frank Lowe (MID)
6
8.Terry Guppy (MID)
6
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
11.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Banks (GK)
0
13.Danny Brown (MID)
0
14.Nicholas Milligan (ATT)
0

1.Amara Paisley (GK)
6
2.Jonathan Jack (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Grant (DEF)
7
4.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
5.Wayne Fortune (DEF)
6
6.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
7
7.Bill Banks (MID)
8
8.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
6
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Alan Bould (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Kodjo Diani (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Clemence (DEF)
0
13.Mick Bower (ATT)
0
14.Mervin Carrick (MID)
0