Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterborough United and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off!
3.46
David May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman powers a header at goal. Ruel McManaman scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
9.45
Jacob Dichio makes a simple pass to Paul Thirlwell. Paul Thirlwell shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.56
John Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Thirlwell. Paul Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
15.11
Alberto Clemence makes a probing pass to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Frank Lowe who brings the ball under control. Frank Lowe runs straight at the defence! Frank Lowe looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frank Lowe!
21.26
Pedro Vieira clumsily knocks into Paul Thirlwell. The referee calls over Pedro Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Paul Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.51
Alberto Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.10
Pedro Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Frank Lowe controls it well on his chest. Frank Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Domenico Lo Gatto. Excellent block.
28.38
Gionatha Vergassola sees Ruel McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel McManaman knocks the ball forward to John Sharpe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.53
With some swift thinking, Andy McGrory plays the ball forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Salmon who gathers it comfortably.
36.23
Roberto Ambrosini advances with the ball. Roberto Ambrosini kicks a strong pass forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory makes a great pass forward. Martin Dublin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.53
Simon Dyer makes a probing pass to Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola plays the ball forward to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni makes a probing pass to Paul Thirlwell but he's offside!
40.46
Frank Lowe knocks the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Alistair Salmon!
44.20
Gionatha Vergassola hacks Fredrik Wilson from behind! The referee brings Gionatha Vergassola to one side and gives him a warning! Fredrik Wilson stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Pedro Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the second half!
53.35
Fredrik Wilson makes a beautiful solo run. Fredrik Wilson shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.01
Frank Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy McGrory!
60.20
Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Simon Dyer, Adrian Fenton replacing John Sharpe and Tarik Monier replacing Anselmo Atzeni .
63.56
Pedro Vieira receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Ambrosini. Pedro Vieira launches a long ball forward into the other half. Dennis Burgess shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.50
Stanley Waters plays the ball forward to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.01
Gionatha Vergassola threads a neat ball through to Tarik Monier. Tarik Monier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.37
Carl Clapham comes in with a late challenge on Frank Lowe. The referee calls over Carl Clapham and shows him a yellow card! Frank Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.09
Jacob Dichio makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Monier. Tarik Monier flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.10
Frank Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Salmon who gathers it comfortably.
73.03
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin plays a one-two with Fredrik Wilson and advances towards the goal... Martin Dublin tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Peterborough United!
77.25
Alberto Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Domenico Lo Gatto. Excellent block.
81.05
Alberto Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Waters who brings the ball under control. Stanley Waters passes the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Alistair Salmon keeps it out!
83.30
Adrian Fenton threads the ball through to David May. David May knocks in a cross ball towards Tarik Monier. Alberto Clemence barges into Tarik Monier. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
85.24
Jody Brooking drives a long ball upfield. Paul Thirlwell runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Paul Thirlwell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
87.44
Alberto Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Wilson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Wilson threads the ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dennis Burgess!
90.00
Adrian Fenton hacks Fredrik Wilson from behind! Adrian Fenton is shown the yellow card! Fredrik Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%


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

Match Ratings
1.Alistair Salmon (GK)
6
2.Carl Clapham (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
4.Simon Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
6
6.John Sharpe (MID)
6
7.Jacob Dichio (MID)
6
8.David May (MID)
6
9.Ruel McManaman (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Anselmo Atzeni (ATT)
6
11.Paul Thirlwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Jody Brooking (GK)
6
13.Adrian Fenton (GK)yellow card
5
14.Tarik Monier (DEF)
6