Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     Coventry CityCoventry City
Nicholas MacleodNicholas Macleod Si Williams Si Williams
Marc FletcherM. Fletcher63
G
1
G
64Stan ScholesS. Scholes
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira66
D
2
D
52Patrick WrightP. Wright
Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini53
D
3
D
51Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet
Des PalmerD. Palmer52
D
4
D
52Dean BoltonD. Bolton
Stanley WatersS. Waters70
M
5
D
52Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini
Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson68
M
captain6captain
M
53Vasco SemedoV. Semedo
Frank LoweF. Lowe64
M
7
M
52Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Terry GuppyT. Guppy61
M
8
A
53Simon IzzetS. Izzet
Andy McGroryA. McGrory70
A
9
A
49Ernesto MonteroE. Montero
Dennis BurgessD. Burgess61
A
10
A
50Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs
Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick60
A
11
A
49Seb LetiziS. Letizi
 
Graham BanksG. Banks59
G
12
D
50Adrian WainwrightA. Wainwright
Danny BrownD. Brown57
M
13
M
53Craig NewtonC. Newton
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan52
A
14
A
45Jason TaylorJ. Taylor
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 7,697 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.


0.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
2.55
Vasco Semedo knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.21
Pedro Vieira threads a neat ball through to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe advances with the ball. Frank Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
15.39
Roberto Ambrosini catches Stephen Hendry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hendry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.51
Roberto Ambrosini threads a neat ball through to Terry Guppy. Terry Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.20
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Terry Guppy controls it well on his chest. Terry Guppy lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
27.30
Dennis Burgess sees Terry Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Terry Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.41
Des Palmer hacks Simon Izzet from behind! Des Palmer is given a warning by the referee! Simon Izzet runs off the knock.
34.51
Fredrik Wilson plays the ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Semedo.
36.37
Des Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.43
Patrick Wright sees space and advances. Patrick Wright decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Wright whips in a cross ball towards Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.43
Dean Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hendry who takes it down. Stephen Hendry makes a simple pass to Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
42.52
Frank Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stan Scholes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.18
Pedro Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Ernesto Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Jacobs!
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.04
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. With a superhuman jump, Simon Izzet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.54
Frank Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.42
Frank Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. With a superhuman jump, Andy McGrory connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.37
Stanley Waters threads a neat ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Scholes who gathers it comfortably.
63.08
Mario Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo plays the ball forward to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Vieira.
66.42
Ledley Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero connects with a diving header but Des Palmer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
67.48
Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
69.37
Roberto Ambrosini hits a low pass to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Burgess collects the pass. Dennis Burgess tries a spectacular long range effort. Stan Scholes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
72.02
Vasco Semedo sees a break and surges forward. Vasco Semedo makes a probing pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Marc Fletcher. Excellent save.
73.08
Pedro Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
75.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Fredrik Wilson plays the ball forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.06
Terry Guppy catches Vasco Semedo on the ankles. The referee brings Terry Guppy to one side and gives him a warning! Vasco Semedo runs off the knock.
90.00
Des Palmer decides to run forward with the ball. Des Palmer shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Coventry City
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%

Scorers
Ledley Jacobs 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Jacobs of Coventry City

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

1.Stan Scholes (GK)
7
2.Patrick Wright (DEF)
7
3.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
6
4.Dean Bolton (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6.Vasco Semedo (MID)
8
7.Stephen Hendry (MID)
8
8.Simon Izzet (ATT)
7
9.Ernesto Montero (ATT)
6
10.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Seb Letizi (ATT)
6
 
12.Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
0
13.Craig Newton (MID)
0
14.Jason Taylor (ATT)
0