Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterborough United and Gillingham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Peterborough United and Gillingham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0Gillingham kick off and get the match underway!
4.39
0-0Stanley Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giampaolo Sotgia.
6.26
Stanley Waters flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Burgess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.45
1-0Stanley Waters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stanley Waters whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Pablo Fuentes scores for Peterborough United!!
12.05
1-0Stanley Waters flicks a high pass forward. Martin Dublin collects the pass. Martin Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Fuentes but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.08
1-0Showing composure, Stanley Waters plays the ball forward to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Burgess and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Dublin shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Pedro Navarro. Excellent save.
24.49
1-0Roberto Ambrosini barges into Alje Mentink. Roberto Ambrosini is shown the yellow card! Alje Mentink stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.27
Fredrik Wilson makes a probing pass to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriele Gioacchini.
27.18
Martin Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory collects the pass. Andy McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
28.11
1-0Roberto Ambrosini flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Fuentes who brings the ball neatly under control. Pablo Fuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
32.57
1-0Julian Eberle hacks Pedro Vieira from behind! Julian Eberle is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.02
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.54
Gabriele Gioacchini flicks a high pass forward to Neil Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Neil Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alje Mentink. Alje Mentink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Clemence.
36.14
1-0Andy McGrory comes in with a high challenge, catching Lomano Craddock with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Lomano Craddock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.33
Stanley Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
40.27
Gabriele Gioacchini flicks a high pass forward to Fadel Peyrelade who brings the ball under control. Fadel Peyrelade plays the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Eugenio Castro is on top of it.
44.05
Pedro Vieira threads a neat ball through to Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters makes a probing pass to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United get the second half underway!
48.06
Alberto Clemence catches Eoin Fletcher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Fletcher runs off the knock.
53.29
Neil Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher makes a looping header on goal but Eugenio Castro is on top of it.
59.19
Fredrik Wilson threads the ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
60.39
2-0Gillingham have made a substitution with Joe Beckham replacing Fadel Peyrelade .
61.44
Showing great composure, Stanley Waters picks a pass forward to Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
65.35
Lomano Craddock brings the ball forward. Lomano Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Bravo collects the pass. Patricio Bravo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Eugenio Castro manages to keep it out.
66.42
2-0Alberto Clemence catches Eoin Fletcher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Alberto Clemence!! Eoin Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.56
Lomano Craddock knocks the ball forward to Giampaolo Sotgia. Giampaolo Sotgia kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.07
Gavin Lineker threads the ball through to Alje Mentink. Alje Mentink threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Lineker. Some good footwork from Gavin Lineker provides some space. He shoots at goal. Eugenio Castro gets down and covers it.
77.21
Gavin Lineker passes the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham plays a sublime one-two with Neil Wiltord and races in on goal... Joe Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.52
Martin Dublin comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Lineker. The referee brings Martin Dublin to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Pablo Fuentes 8, 44 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Fuentes of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Castro (GK)
7
2. Pedro Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
5
4. Alberto Clemence (DEF)
3
5. Roland Wyss (MID)
6
6. Martin Dublin (MID)
6
7. Stanley Waters (MID)
7
8. Fredrik Wilson (MID)
6
9. Pablo Fuentes (ATT)
8
10. Andy McGrory (ATT)
3
11. Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
12. Frank Lowe (MID)
0
13. Marc Fletcher (GK)
0
14. Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
0
1. Pedro Navarro (GK)
6
2. Giampaolo Sotgia (DEF)
6
3. Lomano Craddock (DEF)
6
4. Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
6
5. Eoin Fletcher (MID)
6
6. Gavin Lineker (MID)
6
7. Neil Wiltord (MID)
6
8. Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
6
9. Patricio Bravo (ATT)
6
10. Julian Eberle (ATT)
6
11. Alje Mentink (ATT)
6
12. Dennis Duberry (DEF)
0
13. Romarin Mbamba (MID)
0
14. Joe Beckham (ATT)
6