Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 7,909 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.


0.00
Peterborough United get the match underway!
2.06
Wayne Pearce decides to run forward with the ball. Wayne Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
3.24
Adam Boertien clumsily knocks into Melchior Mathijssen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Melchior Mathijssen stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.06
Wayne Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Peterborough United!
10.58
Carl Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Sol Joachim. Sol Joachim sees space and advances. Sol Joachim shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
12.45
Carl Summerbee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.47
Sol Joachim threads a neat ball through to Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Todd who gathers it comfortably.
24.03
Neil Lumsdon runs forward with the ball. Neil Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ross Todd manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.11
Younes Molinier passes the ball forward to Les Tiler. Showing composure, Les Tiler plays the ball forward to Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman plays a scrappy one-two with Les Tiler and advances towards the goal... Linus Dittrich clumsily knocks into Ivar Zimmerman. Ivar Zimmerman appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.40
Sol Joachim makes a probing pass to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.17
Swansea City are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
44.13
Chris Waters flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Potts collects the pass. Ledley Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Wayne Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd sees Wayne Pearce just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Wayne Pearce provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
47.51
Alun Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer makes a probing pass to Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ross Todd easily smothers it!
53.39
Chris Waters flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Todd who takes it down. Kevin Todd tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.44
Peterborough United have made a substitution with Adrian Swift replacing Chris Waters .Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Stefan Schacht replacing Neil Lumsdon, Simon Dryden replacing Sol Joachim and Darren Banks replacing Anton de Boer .
63.05
Robbie Lisbie passes the ball forward to Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
65.20
Stefan Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Ferri. Jean-Louis Ferri flicks a high pass forward. Adam Boertien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Boertien shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
72.37
Linus Dittrich clumsily knocks into Les Tiler. Linus Dittrich is warned by the referee! Les Tiler stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.42
Syd Ball advances with the ball. Syd Ball makes a probing pass to Adam Boertien but he's offside!
84.30
Darren Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Swansea City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.00
Simon Dryden barges into Younes Molinier. The referee warns Simon Dryden to calm down! Younes Molinier runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
33.3%
43.2%
23.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Todd of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Ross Todd (GK)
8
2.Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Younes Molinier (DEF)
8
4.Darren Sheringham (DEF)
7
5.Melchior Mathijssen (DEF)
6
6.Les Tiler (MID)
8
7.Chris Waters (MID)
6
8.Wayne Pearce (MID)
7
9.Kevin Todd (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ivar Zimmerman (ATT)
8
11.Ledley Potts (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Thompson (DEF)
0
13.Adrian Swift (DEF)
6
14.David Rodgers (MID)
0

1.Neil Winterburn (GK)
6
2.Neil Lumsdon (DEF)
7
3.Alun Standing (DEF)
6
4.Linus Dittrich (DEF)
6
5.Syd Ball (MID)
7
6.Sol Joachim (MID)
7
7.Jean-Louis Ferri (MID)
6
8.Carl Summerbee (MID)
6
9.Robbie Lisbie (ATT)
6
10.Anton de Boer (ATT)
7
11.Adam Boertien (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Stefan Schacht (DEF)
6
13.Simon Dryden (MID)
6
14.Darren Banks (ATT)
6