Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 4,830 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Peterborough United and Swindon Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the match underway!
2.00
Les Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Cooke. Norman Cooke shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.29
Noel Beagrie boots it upfield. Daniele Dublin goes all the way! Daniele Dublin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.31
Les Bastin hacks Noel Rufus from behind! Les Bastin is warned by the referee! Noel Rufus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.54
Paul Woodcock catches Don Ritchie on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Woodcock and warns him to calm down! Don Ritchie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.22
Les Bastin makes a probing pass to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison goes all the way! Rio Harrison tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
15.16
Paul Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Wayne Haynes manages to gather it comfortably.
16.22
Ralph Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Cooke. Norman Cooke goes all the way! Norman Cooke takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.58
Paul Woodcock makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
22.09
Ross Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Woodcock. Paul Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham goes all the way! Stanley Clapham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.22
Don Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Don Ritchie shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.30
Les Bastin knocks the ball forward to Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham plays a perfect one-two with Rio Harrison and rushes in on goal... Stanley Clapham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.07
Roberto José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Woodcock. Paul Woodcock advances with the ball. Paul Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Norman Cooke but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.57
Paul Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham goes all the way! Stanley Clapham tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
32.23
Noel Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, David Fowler. David Fowler shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.51
Noel Walsh makes a simple pass to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Adams. Alexander Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Bramble.
45.00
Les Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Cooke. Norman Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Swindon Town kick off and get the second half underway!
48.40
Noel Rufus clumsily knocks into Les Bastin. The referee calls over Noel Rufus and warns him to calm down! Les Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.42
David Fowler hacks Ross Bridges from behind! David Fowler is warned by the referee! Ross Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.19
Noel Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Dublin. Daniele Dublin shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
53.25
David Fowler hacks Roberto José Mari from behind! The referee calls over David Fowler again and warns him to calm down! Roberto José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Oleg Cadamarteri surges forward with the ball. Oleg Cadamarteri goes all the way! Oleg Cadamarteri tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Syd Wetherall manages to gather it comfortably.
57.12
Thierry Carragher makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Carragher passes the ball forward to David Fowler. David Fowler finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
59.44
Morris Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Rufus. Noel Rufus makes a probing pass to David Fowler. David Fowler shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
66.04
Don Ritchie threads the ball through to David Fowler. David Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Syd Wetherall manages to gather it comfortably.
71.42
Don Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Adams. Alexander Adams shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
72.20
Les Bastin sees space and advances. Les Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.23
Noel Walsh plays a long ball forward. Alexander Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Dublin. Daniele Dublin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Syd Wetherall!
77.15
Don Ritchie advances with the ball. Don Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.12
Noel Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to David Fowler. David Fowler finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.15
Morris Fox sees a break and surges forward. Morris Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Dublin. Daniele Dublin shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Syd Wetherall manages to gather it comfortably.
89.15
Oleg Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, David Fowler. David Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Dublin. Daniele Dublin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Clapham of Peterborough United
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
10
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
28.1%
44.9%
27%