Match Report
| Peterborough United | Peterborough United |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nick Kerr | N. Kerr |  | 40 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Alun Ince | A. Ince | |||||||||
| Marvin Cope | M. Cope | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Arthur Beattie | A. Beattie | |||||||||
| Lomano Goodwin | L. Goodwin | | 47 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Nwankwo Davies | N. Davies | ||||||||
| Steven Gower | S. Gower | | 46 | D | | 4 | | | D | 48 | | Chris Cooper | C. Cooper | ||||||||
| Wayne Batty | W. Batty | | 56 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Julian Galli | J. Galli | |||||||||
| Ralph Kahn | R. Kahn | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Tommy Best | T. Best | |||||||||
| Ashley Greening | A. Greening | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Neil Clegg | N. Clegg | |||||||||
| Darren Fletcher | D. Fletcher | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Frank Murrin | F. Murrin | |||||||||
| Trevor Bower | T. Bower | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 45 | | Alfred Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Alistair Forbes | A. Forbes | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Dennis Craddock | D. Craddock | |||||||||
| Wes Craddock | W. Craddock | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Graeme Summerbee | G. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Mervin Lampard | M. Lampard | | 42 | A | | 12 | | D | 41 | | Tony Wallwork | T. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Anthony Moffat | A. Moffat | | 40 | G | | 13 | | M | 38 |  | Antonio Costa | A. Costa | |||||||||
| Tommy Scholes | T. Scholes | | 40 | D | | 14 | | M | 37 | | Henry Cort | H. Cort | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Caternet |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,643 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Jobson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Jobson.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United kick off!
2.10
0-0Marvin Cope barges into Dennis Craddock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Craddock runs off the knock.
3.08
0-0Ralph Kahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower plays a quick one-two with Wes Craddock and rushes in on goal... Trevor Bower looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.49
Ashley Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
9.43
Steven Gower flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Kahn controls it well on his chest. Ralph Kahn flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Bower who gracefully takes it down. Trevor Bower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.15
0-0Tommy Best threads the ball through to Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Gower.
12.58
0-0Darren Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alun Ince easily smothers it!
14.55
0-0Tommy Best clumsily knocks into Darren Fletcher. The referee brings Tommy Best to one side and gives him a warning! Darren Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.10
Steven Gower takes the throw-in. Lomano Goodwin passes the ball forward to Ralph Kahn. Ralph Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
20.35
Darren Fletcher darts forward. Darren Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.54
0-1Neil Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Summerbee controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Graeme Summerbee plays the ball forward to Dennis Craddock who has made a great run into the box. Dennis Craddock comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.29
Wayne Batty flicks a high pass forward. Wes Craddock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.18
0-1Lomano Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Greening. Ashley Greening sees Trevor Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Nwankwo Davies blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
33.28
Steven Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Cooper.
38.09
Marvin Cope passes the ball forward to Ashley Greening. Ashley Greening threads a neat ball through to Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.15
Tommy Best takes the throw-in. Neil Clegg makes a simple pass to Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock advances inside the box! Dennis Craddock tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.42
Arthur Beattie hacks Trevor Bower from behind! Arthur Beattie is warned by the referee! Trevor Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Cheltenham Town 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 whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the second half underway!
60.11
0-1Peterborough United have made a substitution with Tommy Scholes replacing Nick Kerr .
63.16
Marvin Cope makes a simple pass to Ralph Kahn. Ralph Kahn threads a neat ball through to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.56
Nwankwo Davies flicks a high pass forward. Neil Clegg collects the pass. Neil Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.02
Steven Gower clumsily knocks into Alfred Elliott. Steven Gower is shown the yellow card! Alfred Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.16
Wayne Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Ince who gathers it comfortably.
81.29
Ashley Greening changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ashley Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes makes a convincing header. The keeper, Alun Ince, sees it late!! Goal for Peterborough United!
87.55
Trevor Bower catches Nwankwo Davies on the ankles. The referee calls over Trevor Bower and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
22.7%
45.3%
32%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Craddock of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nick Kerr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marvin Cope (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Lomano Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Gower (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Wayne Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Kahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ashley Greening (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Darren Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Trevor Bower (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Alistair Forbes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Wes Craddock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mervin Lampard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Moffat (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alun Ince (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arthur Beattie (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Davies (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Chris Cooper (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Julian Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tommy Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Clegg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frank Murrin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alfred Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dennis Craddock (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Graeme Summerbee (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tony Wallwork (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Cort (MID) | 0 | |