Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play NEC Nijmegen in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Peterborough United and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Peterborough United and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Peterborough United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
0-0Michael Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Rösler. Christian Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Clarke. Lee Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nabil Machlas easily smothers it.
6.09
Christian Rösler makes a probing pass to Simon Laver. Simon Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Nabil Machlas!
9.21
0-0Gharib Sektioui advances with the ball. Gharib Sektioui knocks in a cross ball towards Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.33
0-0Christian Rösler takes it forward alone. Christian Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nabil Machlas who gathers it comfortably.
27.43
jonathan Velasquez threads the ball through to Gharib Sektioui. Gharib Sektioui threads the ball through to Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov goes all the way! Dmytro Rebrov tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.47
Robert Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Clarke. Lee Clarke shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.45
Samuel Hidalgo sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jesper Dahlin.
40.30
0-0Samuel Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Gharib Sektioui. Gharib Sektioui surges forward with the ball. Gharib Sektioui knocks the ball forward to Dmytro Rebrov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.08
0-1Christian Addo threads the ball through to Chris Cope. Chris Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi tries a spectacular strike. Jesper Dahlin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
48.07
Max Bomers makes a probing pass to Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Rebrov but the linesman indicates offside!
51.13
Christian Addo threads the ball through to Chris Cope. Chris Cope plays a perfect one-two with Dmytro Rebrov and rushes in on goal... Chris Cope takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
55.02
jonathan Velasquez passes the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo makes a simple pass to Chris Cope. Chris Cope passes the ball forward to Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.37
Christian Rösler makes a simple pass to Lee Clarke. Lee Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Laver. Simon Laver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Nabil Machlas has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.27
Max Bomers kicks a strong pass forward to Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.44
Gharib Sektioui flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Cope. Chris Cope shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.41
Samuel Hidalgo threads the ball through to Christian Addo. Christian Addo makes a simple pass to Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi lofts in a cross ball towards Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jesper Dahlin manages to gather it comfortably.
65.30
Max Bomers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.52
Samuel Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Max Bomers. Max Bomers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.55
Christian Addo knocks the ball forward to Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Cope. Chris Cope is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.03
Gharib Sektioui passes the ball forward to Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi plays a perfect one-two with Chris Cope and rushes in on goal... Tonci Nappi takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tonci Nappi!
81.51
Gharib Sektioui kicks a strong pass forward to Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Davies.
87.38
Gharib Sektioui makes a probing pass to Dmytro Rebrov. Dmytro Rebrov shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Brett Allsopp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonci Nappi. Tonci Nappi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Simon Laver 57 | Tonci Nappi 42, 75 |