Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,681 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
0-1Paul Stewart takes it forward alone. Paul Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.33
0-1Jose Camacho sees Dave Southgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Southgate sees a break and surges forward. Dave Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
10.45
Pedro Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Jacobs. Harvey Jacobs threads the ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy McGrory!
16.11
1-1Des Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Jacobs. Harvey Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters puts a great ball through but Andy McGrory is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
18.33
1-1Francisco Soler catches Harvey Jacobs on the ankles. The referee brings Francisco Soler to one side and gives him a warning! Harvey Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.33
1-1Des Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jose Camacho is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
22.47
1-1It's a corner kick. Stanley Waters loops the ball in to towards the near post. Des Palmer shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
24.35
Don Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell controls it well on his chest. Ian Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate makes a deft header. Marc Fletcher punches it away to safety.
36.28
1-1Carlos Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.29
1-1Francisco Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.45
Francisco Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts makes a probing pass to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.05
Des Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Jacobs. Harvey Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Peterborough United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
47.51
Paul Stewart sees Don Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mckinlay rushes past Pedro Vieira! Some superb footwork from Don Mckinlay provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Marc Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
53.31
Francisco Soler passes the ball forward to Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.14
Alfredo Molowny passes the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Eilts who brings the ball under control. Uwe Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.21
Dave Southgate makes an attacking run forward. Dave Southgate knocks the ball forward to Don Mckinlay but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.41
1-4Jose Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart knocks the ball forward to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Alberto Clemence clumsily knocks into Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.16
Des Palmer threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.11
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate rushes past Pedro Vieira! Dave Southgate makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Marc Fletcher manages to gather it easily.
72.15
Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Don Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Don Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Marc Fletcher.
77.52
2-4West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Colin Hendry replacing Don Mckinlay .
83.17
Harvey Jacobs makes a beautiful solo run. Harvey Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Adolfo Gonzalez. Excellent save.
84.06
Carlos Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Stewart. Paul Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Marc Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
89.40
Alfredo Molowny knocks the ball forward to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell deftly passes the ball to Uwe Eilts, releasing him through on goal. Uwe Eilts tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
35.7%
41.4%
22.9%
Scorers
| Andy McGrory 10 Fredrik Wilson 66 | Don Mckinlay 2, 48 Carlos Suarez 53 Ian Campbell 60 Uwe Eilts 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Mckinlay of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Fletcher (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pedro Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Des Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stanley Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fredrik Wilson (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Harvey Jacobs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frank Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy McGrory (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Dennis Burgess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Isaiah Chadwick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Terry Guppy (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Gonzalez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pier G. Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Stewart (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dave Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Don Mckinlay (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ian Campbell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Uwe Eilts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ledley Peckham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Mcgovern (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |