Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,300 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
3.24
0-0Matt Moffat makes a simple pass to Andre Neves. Andre Neves runs straight at the defence! Andre Neves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.50
0-0With a delightful solo run, Dave Rodgers stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Rodgers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ross Todd smothers it!
6.36
Melchior Mathijssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Younes Molinier. Younes Molinier threads a neat ball through to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
8.13
Chris Waters plays the ball forward to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts plays a quick one-two with Chris Waters and rushes in on goal... Ledley Potts strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.09
Alistair Joseph passes the ball forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Andre Neves controls it well on his chest. Andre Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.48
0-0Les Tiler flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Todd who takes it down. Kevin Todd makes a probing pass to Les Tiler but he's offside!
18.19
0-0Wayne Pearce sees Ivar Zimmerman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivar Zimmerman sees Kevin Todd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.27
0-0Garry Gough hacks Kevin Todd from behind! The referee calls over Garry Gough and warns him to calm down! Kevin Todd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.20
0-1Dave Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.03
Garry Gough makes a strong solo run forward. Garry Gough flicks a high pass forward to Dave Rodgers who brings the ball under control. Dave Rodgers makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Omer Howells. Omer Howells tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.52
Kemal Dryden makes a beautiful solo run. Kemal Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
40.40
Wayne Pearce threads a neat ball through to Chris Waters. Chris Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
51.14
Dave Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat plays a scrappy one-two with Andre Neves and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Matt Moffat provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ross Todd reads it well. Good keeping!
54.28
0-2Alistair Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Dave Rodgers collects the pass. Dave Rodgers makes a probing pass to Andre Neves. Andre Neves cuts inside the box! Les Tiler comes in with a late challenge on Andre Neves. Penalty not given!!
59.50
Chris Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.48
0-2Peterborough United have made a substitution with Adrian Swift replacing Chris Waters .
61.56
Wayne Pearce surges forward with the ball. Wayne Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.41
Les Tiler knocks the ball forward to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts edges inside the box! Ledley Potts tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.20
Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward to Matt Moffat who brings the ball under control. Matt Moffat shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.02
Les Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ledley Potts. Alistair Joseph barges into Ledley Potts. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
72.11
Melchior Mathijssen advances with the ball. Melchior Mathijssen kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Lars Helmer had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
77.17
1-2Wayne Pearce clumsily knocks into Kemal Dryden. The referee calls over Wayne Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Dryden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.23
Dave Rodgers makes a simple pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.48
Alistair Joseph hits a long diagonal ball forward. Stephen Marr threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers rockets a shot on goal. Ross Todd effortlessly gets down and covers it.
81.36
Darren Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Todd who takes it down. Kevin Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman makes a deft header. Lars Helmer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.09
Adrian Swift threads a neat ball through to Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27.2%
40.7%
32.1%
Scorers
| Ivar Zimmerman 72, 81 | Stephen Marr 24 Omer Howells 32 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivar Zimmerman of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ross Todd (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Younes Molinier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Melchior Mathijssen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Les Tiler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Chris Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wayne Pearce (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Kevin Todd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivar Zimmerman (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ledley Potts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Graham Thompson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Swift (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Rodgers (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lars Helmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Dryden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dave Rodgers (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Andre Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Moffat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Marr (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Omer Howells (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Del Youds (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Jeffers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Pearce (GK) | 0 | |