Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,540 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Peterborough United and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Peterborough United and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Peterborough United get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Simon Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dennis Flintlock!
3.12
0-1Marco Arce takes it forward alone. Marco Arce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.22
0-1Danny Anderton comes in with a late challenge on Brahim Ferhaoui. The referee calls over Danny Anderton and shows him a yellow card! Brahim Ferhaoui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.06
Stephen Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dennis Flintlock.
12.50
0-1Kevin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.36
0-1Dan Nielsen takes it forward alone. Dan Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.44
Kevin Naysmith brings the ball forward. Kevin Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer May.
22.42
Alun Neville chips the ball to his team mate, Evangelos Grammatopoulos. Evangelos Grammatopoulos goes all the way! Evangelos Grammatopoulos shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.44
Roberto Blanco makes a probing pass to Stephen Lowe. Stephen Lowe kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.36
Warren Carlton makes a simple pass to Jermaine Dyer. Jermaine Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Boyd. Rio Boyd heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.58
Alun Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evangelos Grammatopoulos. Evangelos Grammatopoulos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dan Nielsen.
39.31
Danny Anderton makes a simple pass to Alun Neville. Alun Neville passes the ball forward to Evangelos Grammatopoulos. Evangelos Grammatopoulos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Hamann.
40.40
Dan Nielsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Arce. Marco Arce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regillio Houwing.
45.00
0-1Omer Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Montague. The referee calls over Omer Hurst and warns him to calm down! Nigel Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off the second half!
51.09
Dan Nielsen passes the ball forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Naysmith goes all the way! Kevin Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.48
Marco Arce kicks a strong pass forward to Brahim Ferhaoui. Brahim Ferhaoui shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.43
Roberto Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Arce. Marco Arce threads the ball through to Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regillio Houwing.
60.18
Alun Neville knocks the ball forward to Rio Boyd. Rio Boyd goes all the way! Rio Boyd shoots from just inside the box. Stephane Wyss is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.26
Omer Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Carlton. Warren Carlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Dyer. Jermaine Dyer plays a perfect one-two with Evangelos Grammatopoulos and rushes in on goal... Jermaine Dyer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.36
Dan Nielsen sees a break and surges forward. Dan Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.26
Stephen Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.39
Regillio Houwing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Laver. Neil Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Evangelos Grammatopoulos. Evangelos Grammatopoulos goes all the way! Evangelos Grammatopoulos rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.46
2-1Regillio Houwing sees a break and surges forward. Regillio Houwing brings the ball forward. Regillio Houwing knocks the ball forward to Evangelos Grammatopoulos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.18
Warren Carlton decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Carlton goes all the way! Warren Carlton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Warren Carlton makes a probing pass to Evangelos Grammatopoulos. Evangelos Grammatopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
28.6%
44%
27.5%
Scorers
| Rio Boyd 60 Jermaine Dyer 63 | Marco Arce 3 |