Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 9,058 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Peterborough United and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Vassell.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off the first half!
2.18
Eddie Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise knocks in a cross ball towards David Granville. With a superhuman jump, David Granville connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.37
Matt Smithe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
16.23
Robert Copping chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Royce. Steve Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Formon who gathers it comfortably.
18.58
Philipp Schrader darts forward. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. With a superhuman jump, Ian Myers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Dean Formon, sees it late!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
21.46
Steve Royce brings the ball forward. Steve Royce shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.27
Gary Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.42
Graham Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Steve Royce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Myers. Ian Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.33
Richard Barry flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Duncan Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Dean Formon had no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
36.42
Philipp Schrader knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.34
Robert Copping threads the ball through to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philipp Schrader threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Dean Formon.
40.25
Adrian Dixon takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Steve Royce cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Peterborough United start the second half!
49.04
Eddie Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.44
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Dixon controls it well on his chest. Adrian Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
57.25
Robert Copping makes a probing pass to Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Cristiano Oliveira. That should have been a goal!
60.27
Edward Gray passes the ball forward to Matt Smithe. Matt Smithe threads a neat ball through to David Granville. David Granville runs straight at the defence! David Granville rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.02
Matt Smithe threads the ball through to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise threads the ball through into the box. Roberto Diliso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.45
Duncan Mcleod laces a through ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.58
Graham Stamp sees a break and surges forward. Graham Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers collects the pass. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Cristiano Oliveira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.10
Corner kick to Tranmere Rovers. Adrian Dixon plays it short to Fernando Mendes. Jacob Elliott steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
78.25
Danny Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Dean Formon smothers it!
79.29
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers controls it well on his chest. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.57
Graham Stamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mcleod. With imagination, Duncan Mcleod laces a through ball forward to Ian Myers. Ian Myers skips past Edward Gray! Ian Myers takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.04
Eddie Impey kicks a strong pass forward to David Granville. David Granville shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35%
65%
Play Area
31.7%
38.3%
30%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Mendes of Tranmere Rovers

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)
6
6.Eddie Impey (MID)
6
7.Matt Smithe (MID)
6
8.Marcel Stiepermann (MID)
6
9.David Granville (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Roberto Diliso (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Kemal Wise (ATT)
7
 
12.Luke Windass (DEF)
0
13.Ruben Gomes (ATT)
0
14.Leon Howey (ATT)
0

1.Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2.Richard Barry (DEF)
6
3.Robert Copping (DEF)
6
4.Graham Stamp (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)goal scored
7
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
7
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ian Myers (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Fernando Mendes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
0
13.Steve Hapgood (GK)
0
14.Tim Cutler (ATT)
0