Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Peterborough United | Peterborough United | ||||||||||||||||
| John Townsley | John Townsley | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| James Gardner | J. Gardner |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Syd Wetherall | S. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Kieron Keegan | K. Keegan | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Ian Delaney | I. Delaney | |||||||||
| John Joachim | J. Joachim | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 |  | Roberto José Mari | R. José Mari | |||||||||
| Nick McManaman | N. McManaman | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Ross Bridges | R. Bridges | |||||||||
| Sol Cort | S. Cort | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Teddy Bramble | T. Bramble | |||||||||
| Melvin Morales | M. Morales |  | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Les Bastin | L. Bastin | |||||||||
| Mark Drake | M. Drake | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Paul Woodcock | P. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Les Seaman | L. Seaman | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Nwankwo Dixon | N. Dixon | |||||||||
| Jonathan Owen | J. Owen | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Rio Harrison | R. Harrison | |||||||||
| Florian Krankl | F. Krankl |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Norman Cooke | N. Cooke | |||||||||
| Gilles Myers | G. Myers | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Stanley Clapham | S. Clapham | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Peterborough United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Walsall are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Walsall are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United kick off the first half!
4.24
0-0Les Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Cooke. Norman Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.08
0-1Nwankwo Dixon decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.53
0-1Paul Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.42
0-1Walsall are easily keeping Peterborough United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.52
Ian Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dixon. Nwankwo Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Cooke. Norman Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! James Gardner had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
27.18
0-2Mark Drake clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Dixon. Mark Drake is given a warning by the referee! Nwankwo Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.38
Paul Woodcock catches Mark Drake on the ankles. Paul Woodcock is given a warning by the referee! Mark Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.02
John Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Les Seaman. Les Seaman knocks the ball forward to Gilles Myers. Gilles Myers shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Syd Wetherall has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Walsall kick off!
47.12
1-2Paul Woodcock surges forward with the ball. Paul Woodcock plays a perfect one-two with Stanley Clapham and rushes in on goal... Paul Woodcock takes a shot at goal but somehow James Gardner manages to keep it out.
57.06
Nwankwo Dixon comes in with a late challenge on Mark Drake. The referee calls over Nwankwo Dixon and warns him to calm down! Mark Drake runs off the knock.
59.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.05
Roberto José Mari makes a simple pass to Les Bastin. Les Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison goes all the way! Rio Harrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.48
Nick McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Nick McManaman threads the ball through to Gilles Myers. Gilles Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Wetherall who gathers it comfortably.
67.40
Roberto José Mari knocks the ball forward to Les Bastin. Les Bastin makes a beautiful solo run. Les Bastin goes all the way! Les Bastin takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.58
Ian Delaney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Dixon. Nwankwo Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.04
Nick McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Seaman. Les Seaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Krankl. Florian Krankl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Bridges.
77.45
Nick McManaman makes a beautiful solo run. Nick McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Nick McManaman shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
78.17
1-3Ian Delaney comes in with a late challenge on Florian Krankl. The referee calls over Ian Delaney and shows him a yellow card! Florian Krankl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.00
Paul Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Cooke. Norman Cooke flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by James Gardner!
81.46
Jonathan Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Krankl. Florian Krankl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.02
John Joachim takes it forward alone. John Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Krankl. Florian Krankl shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.08
1-3Roberto José Mari hits it upfield. Stanley Clapham makes a probing pass to Rio Harrison but he's offside!
90.00
1-3Ian Delaney comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Myers. Ian Delaney is warned by the referee! Gilles Myers gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%
Scorers