Match Report
| Peterborough United | Peterborough United |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| David Johnson | D. Johnson |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Sol Bolton | S. Bolton | |||||||||
| Omer Walsh | O. Walsh | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Ben Impey | B. Impey | |||||||||
| James Youds | J. Youds | | 40 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Andy Drake | A. Drake | ||||||||
| Chris Patterson | C. Patterson | | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Graeme Wright | G. Wright | | 36 | D | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Syd Johnson | S. Johnson | |||||||||
| Francis Blake | F. Blake | | 48 | M | | 6 | | | M | 43 | | Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | ||||||||
| Isaiah Banks | I. Banks | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 39 | | Patrick Bridges | P. Bridges | |||||||||
| Mervin Wiltord | M. Wiltord | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 |  | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Martin Murphy | M. Murphy | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Danny James | D. James | |||||||||
| Greg Powell | G. Powell | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | |||||||||
| Edward Mccann | E. Mccann | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Patrick Jeffers | P. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Gavin Evans | G. Evans | | 48 | A | | 12 | | A | 38 | | Nicky Forbes | N. Forbes | |||||||||
| Nick Oliver | N. Oliver | | 42 | A | | 13 | | G | 36 | | Damien Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Del Eadie | D. Eadie | | 40 | M | | 14 | | M | 36 | | Ledley Thomson | L. Thomson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 2,384 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.23
0-0Martin Murphy laces a weighted ball forward to Greg Powell. Greg Powell tries a spectacular long range effort but Sol Bolton reads it well. He makes it look easy!
9.49
0-0Andy Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Clarke. Jamie Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Frank Forbes controls it well on his chest. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Patterson.
14.55
0-0Mervin Wiltord threads the ball through to Greg Powell. Greg Powell knocks the ball forward to Edward Mccann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.30
0-0Patrick Bridges makes a simple pass to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Danny James. Danny James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
24.57
Syd Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Danny James who brings the ball under control. Danny James plays a scrappy one-two with Frank Forbes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Danny James shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.19
1-0With some swift thinking, Martin Murphy plays the ball forward to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann threads a neat ball through to Greg Powell. Greg Powell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.30
With some swift thinking, Francis Blake plays the ball forward to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Sherwood.
33.36
Omer Walsh flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Banks who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Isaiah Banks plays the ball forward to Greg Powell. Greg Powell runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Greg Powell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.54
Graeme Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Wiltord. Mervin Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Greg Powell collects the pass. Greg Powell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Sol Bolton smothers it!
36.41
1-0Patrick Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Omer Walsh. The referee calls over Patrick Jeffers and shows him a yellow card! Omer Walsh gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.51
Jamie Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Danny James controls it well on his chest. Danny James shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
44.27
1-0Chris Patterson decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Patterson knocks the ball forward to Greg Powell. Greg Powell whips in a cross ball towards Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alexander Sherwood is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
1-0Corner kick to Peterborough United. Martin Murphy plays it out to the edge of the box. Greg Powell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
51.36
Chris Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Martin Murphy collects the pass. Martin Murphy hits a low pass to Greg Powell. Greg Powell cuts inside the box! Greg Powell tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Peterborough United!
54.33
Graeme Wright pushes up the pitch. Graeme Wright threads the ball through to Greg Powell. Greg Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
60.30
2-0Peterborough United have made a substitution with Nick Oliver replacing Martin Murphy .Rochdale have made a substitution with Ledley Thomson replacing Patrick Jeffers .
65.23
2-0Peterborough United are in full control of this game.
66.15
Danny James comes in with a late challenge on James Youds. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Youds grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.06
Patrick Bridges threads the ball through to Danny James. Danny James kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Forbes but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.52
Syd Johnson knocks the ball forward to Ledley Thomson. Ledley Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
79.52
Syd Johnson makes a probing pass to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.39
Mervin Wiltord decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Greg Powell 26, 51 | Frank Forbes 80 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Powell of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Johnson (GK)
6
2. Omer Walsh (DEF)
6
3. James Youds (DEF)
6
4. Chris Patterson (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Wright (DEF)
6
6. Francis Blake (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Banks (MID)
6
8. Mervin Wiltord (MID)
6
9. Martin Murphy (MID)
7
10. Greg Powell (ATT)
9
11. Edward Mccann (ATT)
6
12. Gavin Evans (ATT)
0
13. Nick Oliver (ATT)
6
14. Del Eadie (MID)
0
1. Sol Bolton (GK)
6
2. Ben Impey (DEF)
6
3. Andy Drake (DEF)
6
4. Alexander Sherwood (DEF)
7
5. Syd Johnson (MID)
7
6. Jamie Clarke (MID)
7
7. Patrick Bridges (MID)
6
8. Neil Gemmell (MID)
6
9. Danny James (ATT)
5
10. Frank Forbes (ATT)
7
11. Patrick Jeffers (ATT)
5
12. Nicky Forbes (ATT)
0
13. Damien Mason (GK)
0
14. Ledley Thomson (MID)
6