Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nick KerrN. Kerr40
G
1captain
G
55Chris YoungC. Young
Marvin CopeM. Cope56
D
2
D
42Spencer BoatengS. Boateng
Lomano GoodwinL. Goodwin47
D
captain3
D
41Harvey BattyH. Batty
Steven GowerS. Gower46
D
4
D
41Mick CarragherM. Carragher
Wayne BattyW. Batty56
M
5
D
39Les MortensenL. Mortensen
Ralph KahnR. Kahn45
M
6
M
46Ronnie FletcherR. Fletcher
Ashley GreeningA. Greening42
M
7
M
45Chris MossC. Moss
Darren FletcherD. Fletcher41
M
8
A
46Del MilburnD. Milburn
Trevor BowerT. Bower57
A
9
A
42Carlton MercerC. Mercer
Alistair ForbesA. Forbes48
A
10
A
41Wes LjungbergW. Ljungberg
Wes CraddockW. Craddock45
A
11
A
37Marcus SalakoM. Salako
 
Mervin LampardM. Lampard42
A
12
G
44Danny PattersonD. Patterson
Anthony MoffatA. Moffat40
G
13
M
43Terry WainwrightT. Wainwright
Tommy ScholesT. Scholes40
D
14
M
42Thierry EdwardsT. Edwards

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,739 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Maddison.


0.00
Blackpool get the match underway!
2.13
Marvin Cope flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Batty who takes it down. Wayne Batty threads the ball through to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.39
Les Mortensen makes a probing pass to Ronnie Fletcher. Seeing a gap ahead, Ronnie Fletcher plays the ball forward to Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Mercer but he's offside!
4.44
Ralph Kahn hits a low pass to Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.48
Ronnie Fletcher sees Del Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
10.05
Darren Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Boateng.
14.54
Chris Moss hacks Ashley Greening from behind! Chris Moss is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Greening hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.07
Chris Moss knocks the ball forward to Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.41
Ashley Greening threads a neat ball through to Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock makes a deft header but Chris Young reads it well. Nice save!
24.54
Alistair Forbes clumsily knocks into Mick Carragher. The referee brings Alistair Forbes to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Carragher stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.06
Darren Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes shoots from distance. Good keeping from Chris Young as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.10
Corner kick to Peterborough United. Ashley Greening plays it short to Wayne Batty. Les Mortensen steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
28.17
Wayne Batty sees a break and surges forward. Wayne Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.25
Chris Moss flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Mercer who takes it down. Carlton Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.33
Chris Moss makes an attacking run forward. Chris Moss whips in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.48
Ronnie Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Kahn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ralph Kahn runs off the knock.
39.28
Harvey Batty catches Wes Craddock on the ankles. The referee calls over Harvey Batty and shows him a yellow card! Wes Craddock runs off the knock.
40.53
Lomano Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Darren Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Wes Craddock who brings the ball under control. Wes Craddock knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.55
Ronnie Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Wes Ljungberg who takes it down. Wes Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Wayne Batty flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Bower who brings the ball under control. Trevor Bower shoots from outside the area but is denied by Chris Young. Excellent save.
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. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Peterborough United kick off!
49.31
Chris Moss makes a simple pass to Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
54.42
Ronnie Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.03
Chris Moss flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Mercer who brings the ball under control. Carlton Mercer shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.30
Ronnie Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Mercer collects the pass. Carlton Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
60.19
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Danny Patterson replacing Harvey Batty, Terry Wainwright replacing Chris Moss and Thierry Edwards replacing Carlton Mercer .
61.26
Ralph Kahn takes the throw-in. Wayne Batty threads a neat ball through to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
63.12
Darren Fletcher hits a low pass to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Mortensen.
65.32
Ronnie Fletcher hacks Darren Fletcher from behind! Ronnie Fletcher is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Darren Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.49
Marvin Cope darts forward. Marvin Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.13
Ashley Greening threads a neat ball through to Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Patterson.
69.14
Ralph Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower hits a low pass to Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.31
Ashley Greening takes a quick throw-in. Wayne Batty laces a through ball forward to Alistair Forbes. With great vision, Alistair Forbes plays the ball forward to Wes Craddock who has made a great run into the box. Wes Craddock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Craddock!
77.39
Peterborough United have made a substitution with Mervin Lampard replacing Alistair Forbes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
84.07
Wayne Batty controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Lampard. Mervin Lampard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
89.30
Spencer Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Wainwright. Terry Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Edwards controls it well on his chest. Thierry Edwards shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Blackpool
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
22.2%
48.1%
29.6%

Scorers
Wes Craddock 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Craddock of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Nick Kerr (GK)
6
2.Marvin Cope (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Goodwin (DEF)
6
4.Steven Gower (DEF)
6
5.Wayne Batty (MID)
7
6.Ralph Kahn (MID)
6
7.Ashley Greening (MID)
6
8.Darren Fletcher (MID)
6
9.Trevor Bower (ATT)
6
10.Alistair Forbes (ATT)
7
11.Wes Craddock (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mervin Lampard (ATT)
6
13.Anthony Moffat (GK)
0
14.Tommy Scholes (DEF)
0

1.Chris Young (GK)
7
2.Spencer Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Batty (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Mick Carragher (DEF)
6
5.Les Mortensen (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Fletcher (MID)red card
3
7.Chris Moss (MID)
7
8.Del Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Carlton Mercer (ATT)
6
10.Wes Ljungberg (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Salako (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Patterson (GK)
6
13.Terry Wainwright (MID)
6
14.Thierry Edwards (MID)
6