Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marc FletcherM. Fletcher63
G
1captain
G
55Lauren Bisan-E. SouchardL. Souchard
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira66
D
2
D
61Duncan ArmstrongD. Armstrong
Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini53
D
3
D
59Phil CampbellP. Campbell
Alberto ClemenceA. Clemence51
D
4
D
56Adam OwenA. Owen
Martin DublinM. Dublin76
M
5
D
49Noel LawrenceN. Lawrence
Stanley WatersS. Waters71
M
captain6
M
63Sékou Irié Bi SéhiS. Irié Bi Séhi
Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson71
M
7
M
60Antonio ReyA. Rey
Frank LoweF. Lowe66
M
8
M
54Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Andy McGroryA. McGrory70
A
9
M
54Steve MowbrayS. Mowbray
Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick61
A
10
A
63Simón RomeroS. Romero
Dennis BurgessD. Burgess61
A
11
A
61Pontus PartinP. Partin
 
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan54
A
12
A
54Mike BoltonM. Bolton
Brian MacleanB. Maclean45
G
13
M
47Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth
Juan-Carlos DuranJ. Duran43
M
14
M
45Nick HitchcockN. Hitchcock

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off!
8.03
Adam Owen flicks a high pass forward. Phil Campbell collects the pass. Phil Campbell threads the ball through to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin advances inside the box! Pontus Partin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Marc Fletcher reads it well. Quality keeping!
10.29
Richard Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Partin controls it well on his chest. Pontus Partin shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
12.35
Roberto Ambrosini kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe threads a neat ball through to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard who gathers it comfortably.
14.04
Fredrik Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.10
Steve Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.01
Antonio Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Marc Fletcher manages to keep it out.
24.05
Antonio Rey knocks the ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Ambrosini.
28.59
Richard Hitchcock catches Fredrik Wilson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fredrik Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.52
Roberto Ambrosini surges forward with the ball. Roberto Ambrosini threads a neat ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard. Excellent save.
36.16
Stanley Waters sees Dennis Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Burgess shoots from long range. Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
38.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.53
Adam Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Partin collects the pass. Pontus Partin shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.50
Stanley Waters makes a simple pass to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin shoots from long range. Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard gets down and covers it.
45.00
Steve Mowbray catches Martin Dublin on the ankles. The referee brings Steve Mowbray to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Dublin runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.08
Roberto Ambrosini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
51.43
Roberto Ambrosini kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson shoots from long range but Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard is on top of it.
53.12
Adam Owen flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Rey who brings the ball under control. Antonio Rey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Rey knocks in a cross ball towards Simón Romero. With a superhuman jump, Simón Romero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
54.56
Martin Dublin hits a low pass to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. With a superhuman jump, Andy McGrory connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.46
Stanley Waters threads a neat ball through to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.34
Antonio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Partin controls it well on his chest. Pontus Partin shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.37
Antonio Rey hacks Andy McGrory from behind! Antonio Rey is warned by the referee! Andy McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.56
Martin Dublin knocks the ball forward to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%

Scorers
Stanley Waters 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Waters of Peterborough United

Match Ratings