Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,351 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Peterborough United and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the match underway!
9.30
Gary Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise knocks in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by John Venus.
10.23
Marcel Stiepermann takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. John Venus scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
12.23
Marcel Stiepermann hacks Mick Kasper from behind! The referee calls over Marcel Stiepermann and shows him a yellow card! Mick Kasper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.51
Marcel Stiepermann sees Kemal Wise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Lindner.
20.52
Eddie Impey makes a simple pass to David Granville. David Granville rushes past Alioune Marlet! David Granville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John Venus gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.44
Kemal Wise catches Christian Lindner on the ankles. Kemal Wise is given a warning by the referee! Christian Lindner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.04
Marvin Westwood comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Impey. Marvin Westwood is warned by the referee! Eddie Impey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.28
Matt Smithe knocks the ball forward to David Granville. David Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.03
Gary Owen sees space and advances. Gary Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.54
Christian Lindner threads the ball through to Gary Peckham. Gary Peckham makes a probing pass to Simon Henry. Simon Henry shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dean Formon easily smothers it!
40.17
Eddie Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Granville. David Granville whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
47.29
Marvin Westwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Henry. Simon Henry threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.47
Gary Peckham threads a neat ball through to Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Henry. Simon Henry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Dean Formon.
53.46
Christian Lindner barges into Kemal Wise. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.30
Christian Lindner decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Lindner passes the ball forward to Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton makes a probing pass between the defence to Simon Henry. Simon Henry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.37
With imagination, Jacob Elliott plays the ball forward to Eddie Impey. Eddie Impey flicks a high pass forward. David Granville collects the pass. David Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Venus who gathers it comfortably.
63.02
Cristiano Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Impey who takes it down. With imagination, Eddie Impey plays the ball forward to David Granville. David Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.20
Matt Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, David Granville. David Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.23
Anthony Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Morlock controls it well on his chest. Matthias Morlock passes the ball forward to Simon Henry. Simon Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Edward Gray. Excellent block.
69.24
Eddie Impey threads a neat ball through to David Granville. David Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.14
Edward Gray catches Alfred Charlton on the ankles. The referee brings Edward Gray to one side and gives him a warning! Alfred Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Marvin Westwood catches Gary Owen on the ankles. The referee warns Marvin Westwood again to calm down! Gary Owen runs off the knock.
73.45
Gary Owen threads a neat ball through to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise lofts in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.17
Peterborough United have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Gomes replacing Cristiano Oliveira and Leon Howey replacing Roberto Diliso .
78.24
Christian Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Morlock controls it well on his chest. Matthias Morlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Henry. Simon Henry makes a deft header. It's there!! Dean Formon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.23
Jacob Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Stiepermann collects the pass. Marcel Stiepermann darts forward. Marcel Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
84.44
Jacob Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Charlton. Jacob Elliott is warned by the referee! Alfred Charlton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.14
Gary Peckham threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.21
Eddie Impey passes the ball forward to Leon Howey. Leon Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Wise but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
24.4%
42.7%
32.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Granville of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Dean Formon (GK)
6
2.Jacob Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Edward Gray (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Gary Owen (MID)
7
6.Eddie Impey (MID)
7
7.Matt Smithe (MID)
6
8.Marcel Stiepermann (MID)yellow card
6
9.David Granville (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Roberto Diliso (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Wise (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Luke Windass (DEF)
0
13.Ruben Gomes (ATT)
6
14.Leon Howey (ATT)
6