Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,471 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
2.54
0-0Ralph Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.47
Paul Woodcock threads the ball through to Sol Dryden. Sol Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
6.49
0-0Michel Calabuig sees space and advances. Michel Calabuig shoots from 25 yards. Syd Wetherall easily smothers it.
9.53
Michel Calabuig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Syd Wetherall easily smothers it!
10.48
Michael Zaussinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Konchesky. Spencer Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.46
Michel Calabuig takes it forward alone. Michel Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.56
0-0Teddy Bramble hacks Chris Youds from behind! The referee calls over Teddy Bramble and warns him to calm down! Chris Youds runs off the knock.
24.10
Yacine Bouzidi advances with the ball. Yacine Bouzidi lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Youds. Chris Youds powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.33
Michael Zaussinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Calabuig. Michel Calabuig knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
28.17
Adrian Paschetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dixon. Nwankwo Dixon makes a simple pass to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison threads the ball through to Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
33.43
0-0Francis Mckay makes a probing pass to Michel Calabuig. Michel Calabuig makes a probing pass to George Dichio. George Dichio kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Cutler but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.30
0-0Francis Mckay makes a probing pass to Michel Calabuig. Michel Calabuig sees space and advances. Michel Calabuig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Wetherall who gathers it comfortably.
38.23
Paul Woodcock barges into Michel Calabuig. The referee calls over Paul Woodcock and warns him to calm down! Michel Calabuig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.18
Paul Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kader Rubil. Kader Rubil shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.46
0-1Spencer Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Youds. Chris Youds whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United get the second half underway!
47.50
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.56
Ross Bridges hacks George Dichio from behind! The referee calls over Ross Bridges and warns him to calm down! George Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.09
Gareth Montague controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Konchesky. Spencer Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
60.05
Nwankwo Dixon sees space and advances. Nwankwo Dixon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.19
Nwankwo Dixon clumsily knocks into Charles-Edward Safanjon. Nwankwo Dixon is given a warning by the referee! Charles-Edward Safanjon runs off the knock.
65.17
Paul Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison passes the ball forward but Sol Dryden is offside!
66.28
Nwankwo Dixon chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Dryden. Sol Dryden threads the ball through to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.42
Michel Calabuig knocks the ball forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Paschetta.
78.53
Michel Calabuig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.15
Michael Zaussinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michel Calabuig. Michel Calabuig knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Youds. Chris Youds goes all the way! Chris Youds tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%
Scorers
| Carl Cutler 42, 79 |