Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 8,816 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off and get the match underway!
4.42
0-0Marcel Stiepermann passes the ball forward to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.06
0-0Jacob Elliott plays the ball forward to Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.22
Matt Smithe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Smithe tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
15.09
1-0Edward Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Maclean. Adam Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise lofts in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.25
Teddy Hughes receives the ball from a throw-in from Alan Robinson. Teddy Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.26
Matt Smithe threads the ball through to Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bertrand Gallon who gathers it comfortably.
26.29
1-0Jacob Elliott barges into Seth Konchesky. Jacob Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Seth Konchesky grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.22
1-0Teddy Hughes hacks Matt Smithe from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.30
Teddy Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.15
Matt Smithe threads a neat ball through to Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bertrand Gallon who gathers it comfortably.
39.26
1-0Mick Coppinger flicks a high ball forward to Seth Konchesky who gracefully takes it down. Seth Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Cope but he's offside!
42.24
Adam Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
45.00
Peterborough United kick off the second half!
48.28
Alan Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope runs straight at the defence! Alfred Cope side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.18
Gary Owen threads the ball through to David Granville. David Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bertrand Gallon who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
2-0Peterborough United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
63.47
Andy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.12
Andy Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Cope who gracefully takes it down. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Elliott.
77.44
2-0Peterborough United have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Gomes replacing Cristiano Oliveira and Thierry Weir replacing Roberto Diliso .
83.20
2-0Peterborough United are in full control of this game.
84.31
Andy Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
31.2%
45.3%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Wise of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harry Gilchrist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cristiano Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcel Stiepermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Maclean (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Granville (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Roberto Diliso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kemal Wise (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Luke Windass (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruben Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thierry Weir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bertrand Gallon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael Regragui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alan Robinson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Hughes (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Andy Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Noel Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Seth Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfred Cope (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alfred Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout De Groot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Wainwright (DEF) | 0 | |