Match Report
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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 Chelsea. A crowd of 9,149 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Peterborough United and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Peterborough United and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Chelsea get the match underway!
2.03
0-1Javier Becerra knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Barrett. Ian Barrett makes a simple pass to Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson whips in a cross ball towards Damien Impey. Damien Impey powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Syd Wetherall had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
6.35
0-1Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.37
0-1Nwankwo Dixon threads the ball through to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison shoots from 25 yards. Alfred Thirlwell easily smothers it.
10.52
0-1Paul Woodcock hacks Oleg Ferdinand from behind! The referee calls over Paul Woodcock and warns him to calm down! Oleg Ferdinand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.37
0-1Ian Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Kader Rubil. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kader Rubil runs off the knock.
14.47
Ralph Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alfred Thirlwell.
16.20
Adrian Paschetta threads the ball through to Nwankwo Dixon. Nwankwo Dixon knocks the ball forward to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.25
Tomás Varela passes the ball forward to Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Impey. Damien Impey heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Damien Impey!
26.49
0-2Ian Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Impey. Damien Impey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Wetherall who gathers it comfortably.
27.19
0-2Paul Woodcock makes a simple pass to Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
28.02
Adrian Paschetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dixon. Nwankwo Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.17
Dumitru Dalakis knocks the ball forward to Tomás Varela. Tomás Varela makes a probing pass to Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.21
Ian Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Impey. Damien Impey powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.34
Nwankwo Dixon makes a beautiful solo run. Nwankwo Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Gascoigne.
44.53
Tomás Varela makes a simple pass to Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence goes all the way! Jamie Lawrence shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Ralph Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison goes all the way! Rio Harrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Alfred Thirlwell is on top of it.
48.36
Ian Barrett hacks Nwankwo Dixon from behind! Ian Barrett is warned by the referee! Nwankwo Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.22
Javier Becerra knocks the ball forward to Ian Barrett. Ian Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Impey. Damien Impey whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.18
0-3Ian Barrett takes it forward alone. Ian Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Impey but the linesman indicates offside!
59.26
Paul Woodcock makes a simple pass to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.46
Adrian Patterson catches Adrian Paschetta on the ankles. Adrian Patterson is shown the yellow card! Adrian Paschetta runs off the knock.
63.03
Oleg Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Syd Wetherall.
65.20
Adrian Paschetta advances with the ball. Adrian Paschetta threads the ball through to Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alfred Thirlwell.
67.56
Chelsea are easily keeping Peterborough United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.11
Ian Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Impey. Damien Impey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Paschetta.
71.37
Adrian Paschetta makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Dixon. Nwankwo Dixon makes a simple pass to Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dumitru Dalakis.
73.24
Tomás Varela makes a probing pass to Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Impey. Damien Impey flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Syd Wetherall!
77.44
Ross Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Woodcock. Paul Woodcock advances with the ball. Paul Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.18
Ian Delaney takes it forward alone. Ian Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.57
Nwankwo Dixon makes a simple pass to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.15
Carl Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Barrett. Ian Barrett knocks the ball forward to Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.10
Paul Woodcock barges into Oleg Ferdinand. Paul Woodcock is shown the yellow card! Oleg Ferdinand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.13
Javier Becerra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Barrett. Ian Barrett makes a probing pass to Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.11
Oleg Ferdinand threads the ball through to Jamie Lawrence. Jamie Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.34
Tomás Varela hacks Ralph Lofthouse from behind! The referee calls over Tomás Varela and warns him to calm down! Ralph Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
29.5%
45.5%
25%
Scorers
| Damien Impey 2, 21 Adrian Patterson 32 |