Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     Bristol CityBristol City
Nicholas MacleodNicholas Macleod Alex Smith Alex Smith
Marc FletcherM. Fletcher63
G
1
G
64Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira66
D
2
D
58Farid CapiauxF. Capiaux
Des PalmerD. Palmer52
D
3
D
67Andre MarquesA. Marques
Alberto ClemenceA. Clemence51
D
4
D
67Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona
Stanley WatersS. Waters70
M
5captain
M
73Linus LindemannL. Lindemann
Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson68
M
captain6
M
68Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez
Harvey JacobsH. Jacobs65
M
7
M
63Remco VeldmanR. Veldman
Frank LoweF. Lowe64
M
8
M
63Garry TelferG. Telfer
Andy McGroryA. McGrory69
A
9
A
60Juan TorresJ. Torres
Dennis BurgessD. Burgess61
A
10
A
65Graham SerrantG. Serrant
Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick60
A
11
A
55Paul BishopP. Bishop
 
Terry GuppyT. Guppy61
M
12
A
54Marco BertottoM. Bertotto
Graham BanksG. Banks59
G
13
M
57Michael NaylorM. Naylor
Danny BrownD. Brown57
M
14
D
52Carlton HibbsC. Hibbs
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 8,611 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterborough United and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off!
2.57
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Des Palmer collects the pass. Des Palmer makes a simple pass to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
6.42
Stanley Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Jacobs. Harvey Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Farid Capiaux.
10.30
Linus Lindemann passes the ball forward to Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
14.06
Pablo Ramirez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop whips the ball goalwards with his head but Alberto Clemence is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
15.43
Des Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick collects the pass. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Marques.
18.31
Pedro Vieira pushes up the pitch. Pedro Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.51
Pablo Ramirez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.21
With imagination, Alberto Clemence plays the ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.52
Showing composure, Edmundo Carmona laces a through ball forward to Linus Lindemann. Linus Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.36
Pablo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres edges inside the box! Juan Torres looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Marc Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
34.11
Andre Marques flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Pablo Ramirez hits a low pass to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop plays a quick one-two with Remco Veldman and rushes in on goal... Paul Bishop shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Marc Fletcher effortlessly gets down and covers it.
36.17
Frank Lowe catches Pablo Ramirez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.57
Remco Veldman threads a neat ball through to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Vieira.
42.54
Harvey Jacobs receives the ball from a throw-in from Frank Lowe. Harvey Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Aladino Maiuri effortlessly smothers it!
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City kick off the second half!
49.52
Stanley Waters darts forward. Stanley Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
53.55
Andre Marques hits a low pass to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Paul Bishop collects the pass. Paul Bishop plays a quick one-two with Juan Torres and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Paul Bishop provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.29
Alberto Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Des Palmer controls it well on his chest. Des Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick plays a one-two with Dennis Burgess and advances towards the goal... Isaiah Chadwick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.14
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Paul Bishop, Michael Naylor replacing Pablo Ramirez and Carlton Hibbs replacing Farid Capiaux .
61.22
Harvey Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Michael Naylor. The referee calls over Harvey Jacobs and shows him a yellow card! Michael Naylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.09
Alberto Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Jacobs. Without breaking stride, Harvey Jacobs plays the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
66.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Michael Naylor plays the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres threads a neat, attacking ball through to Graham Serrant. Some silky footwork from Graham Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Graham Serrant scores for Bristol City!!
71.22
Des Palmer catches Graham Serrant on the ankles. Des Palmer is given a warning by the referee! Graham Serrant runs off the knock.
72.14
Remco Veldman threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres plays a sublime one-two with Graham Serrant and races in on goal... Juan Torres strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.30
Stanley Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
77.33
Andre Marques passes the ball forward to Michael Naylor. With a delightful solo run, Michael Naylor stretches the opposition's defence. Michael Naylor plays a perfect one-two with Graham Serrant and rushes in on goal... Michael Naylor takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.38
Des Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Vieira who brings the ball under control. Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory makes a looping header on goal but somehow Aladino Maiuri manages to keep it out.
81.51
Fredrik Wilson makes a probing pass to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters plays a scrappy one-two with Andy McGrory and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stanley Waters takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.32
Harvey Jacobs advances with the ball. Harvey Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.05
Pedro Vieira catches Juan Torres on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Juan Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.24
Pedro Vieira advances with the ball. Pedro Vieira takes it forward alone. Pedro Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess whips the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Edmundo Carmona. That should have been a goal!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Bristol City
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.7%
43%
30.2%

Scorers
Andy McGrory 22
Stanley Waters 82
Juan Torres 30, 72
Graham Serrant 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Torres of Bristol City

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

1.Aladino Maiuri (GK)
6
2.Farid Capiaux (DEF)
6
3.Andre Marques (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)
6
5.Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
6.Pablo Ramirez (MID)
8
7.Remco Veldman (MID)
6
8.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
9.Juan Torres (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Graham Serrant (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Paul Bishop (ATT)
6
 
12.Marco Bertotto (ATT)
6
13.Michael Naylor (MID)
6
14.Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
6