Match Report


Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marc FletcherM. Fletcher63
G
1
G
55Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira66
D
2
D
68Emile LjungbergE. Ljungberg
Roberto AmbrosiniR. Ambrosini53
D
3
D
57Norman GranvilleN. Granville
Alberto ClemenceA. Clemence51
D
4
D
52Dario De AscentisD. De Ascentis
Martin DublinM. Dublin77
M
5
M
58Graham MccannG. Mccann
Stanley WatersS. Waters71
M
captain6
M
58Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Fredrik WilsonF. Wilson71
M
7captain
M
56Chris DaviesC. Davies
Frank LoweF. Lowe66
M
8
M
48Stanley PlattS. Platt
Andy McGroryA. McGrory70
A
9
A
54Patricio CanoP. Cano
Isaiah ChadwickI. Chadwick61
A
10
A
51Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Dennis BurgessD. Burgess61
A
11
A
48Craig StewartC. Stewart
 
Nicholas MilliganN. Milligan54
A
12
D
50Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger
Brian MacleanB. Maclean46
G
13
M
48Chris BrownC. Brown
Juan-Carlos DuranJ. Duran43
M
14
G
48Neil PalmerN. Palmer

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 4,764 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterborough United and Rochdale are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.


0.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
3.32
Stanley Platt flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Marques who takes it down. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Cano. Patricio Cano beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Marc Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
9.43
Frank Lowe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frank Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.23
With a delightful solo run, Pedro Vieira stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Vieira shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Matthew Mendonca.
21.58
Roberto Ambrosini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
24.25
Alberto Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ambrosini. Roberto Ambrosini passes the ball forward to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.38
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Waters who brings the ball neatly under control. Showing composure, Stanley Waters plays the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory passes the ball forward but Stanley Waters is offside!
33.07
Dennis Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Matthew Mendonca.
34.30
Martin Dublin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Alberto Clemence provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.00
Fredrik Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.01
Roberto Ambrosini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.51
Alberto Clemence threads a neat ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Chadwick but he's offside!
44.34
Alberto Clemence threads a neat ball through to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Graham Mccann passes the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Rochdale kick off the second half!
48.03
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Wilson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Wilson sees Stanley Waters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Waters shoots from outside the area but Matthew Mendonca is on top of it.
49.17
Dario De Ascentis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Davies. Chris Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques tries a spectacular long range effort but Marc Fletcher reads it well. Nice keeping!
51.18
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Frank Lowe collects the pass. Frank Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
53.53
Frank Lowe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frank Lowe shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.19
Stanley Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.01
Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
61.01
Fredrik Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory threads a neat, attacking ball through to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Matthew Mendonca had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
65.23
Frank Lowe knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
66.46
Roberto Ambrosini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Burgess who brings the ball under control. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Martin Dublin scores for Peterborough United!!
69.54
Chris Davies takes it forward alone. Chris Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
71.40
Fredrik Wilson surges forward with the ball. Fredrik Wilson shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.01
Dario De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Platt hits a low pass to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart shoots from outside the area. Marc Fletcher gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
77.14
Rochdale have made a substitution with Chris Brown replacing Craig Stewart .
81.22
Fredrik Wilson threads the ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.16
Stanley Platt flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Coppinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Coppinger makes a great pass forward. Graham Mccann sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
89.42
Pedro Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Martin Dublin who takes it down. Martin Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Burgess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Burgess makes a great pass forward. Isaiah Chadwick runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Fredrik Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Peterborough United

Rochdale
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
11
1
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
26.1%
42.4%
31.5%

Scorers
Frank Lowe 61
Martin Dublin 66
Patricio Cano 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Lowe of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Marc Fletcher (GK)
7
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
7
3.Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
7
4.Alberto Clemence (DEF)
6
5.Martin Dublin (MID)goal scored
8
6.Stanley Waters (MID)
7
7.Fredrik Wilson (MID)
8
8.Frank Lowe (MID)goal scored
9
9.Andy McGrory (ATT)
7
10.Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Burgess (ATT)
7
 
12.Nicholas Milligan (ATT)
0
13.Brian Maclean (GK)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Duran (MID)
0

1.Matthew Mendonca (GK)
8
2.Emile Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Norman Granville (DEF)
6
4.Dario De Ascentis (DEF)
6
5.Graham Mccann (MID)
6
6.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
7.Chris Davies (MID)
6
8.Stanley Platt (MID)
7
9.Patricio Cano (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Pedro Marques (ATT)
7
11.Craig Stewart (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
13.Chris Brown (MID)
6
14.Neil Palmer (GK)
0