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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,444 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
0-0Alberto Clemence makes a simple pass to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson sees Dennis Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Burgess shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
3.24
0-0Ruby Cloarec clumsily knocks into Martin Dublin. Ruby Cloarec is warned by the referee! Martin Dublin runs off the knock.
14.03
0-1Adrian Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Scott Jess collects the pass. Scott Jess rushes past Alberto Clemence! Scott Jess makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.24
0-1Adrian Eustace passes the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess skips past Pedro Vieira! Pedro Vieira hacks Scott Jess from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
22.56
Adrian Eustace threads a neat ball through to Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.32
0-2Martial Trivino passes the ball forward to Des Burbage. Des Burbage makes an attacking run forward. Des Burbage threads a neat, attacking ball through to Colin Benjamin. Colin Benjamin cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Fletcher.
28.03
Daniel Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess rushes past Alberto Clemence! Scott Jess takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.06
0-2Daniel Vassell sees Adrian Eustace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Clemence.
38.46
Showing composure, Pedro Vieira plays the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.39
0-2Adrian Eustace barges into Stanley Waters. Adrian Eustace is shown the yellow card! Stanley Waters carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
53.14
Scott Jess flicks a high pass forward. Colin Benjamin collects the pass. Colin Benjamin makes a simple pass, allowing Adrian Eustace to run into the box. Pedro Vieira clumsily knocks into Adrian Eustace. Adrian Eustace appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
54.23
Adrian Eustace threads a neat ball through to Scott Jess. Scott Jess rushes past Pedro Vieira! Scott Jess looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Marc Fletcher as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.24
0-2Corner kick to Sheffield Wednesday. Adrian Eustace plays it to the near post. Fredrik Wilson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.18
Stanley Waters decides to run forward with the ball. Stanley Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
69.13
Stanley Waters passes the ball forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.46
Stanley Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Ferdinand.
89.06
Peter Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Des Burbage. With great vision, Des Burbage plays the ball forward to Adrian Eustace. Adrian Eustace plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Jess and advances towards the goal... Adrian Eustace shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
Scorers
| Scott Jess 14, 23 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Jess of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Bucchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fredrik Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frank Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Isaiah Chadwick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Burgess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Milligan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Maclean (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Duran (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Maris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martial Trivino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Des Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adrian Eustace (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Ruby Cloarec (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Scott Jess (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Colin Benjamin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nwankwo Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Torres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Hamilton (ATT) | 0 | |