Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play Gillingham in this promotion playoff game. A crowd of 4,127 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
4.54
0-1Romarin Mbamba kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marc Fletcher with no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
8.02
0-1Frank Lowe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frank Lowe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Pedro Navarro is on top of it.
9.51
Romarin Mbamba hits a low pass to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
10.48
0-1Frank Lowe sees a break and surges forward. Frank Lowe shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
16.20
Dennis Duberry hits a low pass to Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord makes a simple pass to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Fletcher controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Eoin Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.21
0-1Julian Eberle makes an attacking run forward. Julian Eberle makes a probing pass to Eoin Fletcher but he's offside!
22.29
Martin Dublin hits a low pass to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
24.40
Eoin Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Eoin Fletcher shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
27.29
Matthias Bierhoff takes it forward alone. Matthias Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Waters. Stanley Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
28.36
Pedro Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Wilson who takes it down. Fredrik Wilson threads the ball through to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Wilson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Isaiah Chadwick provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.42
Stanley Waters takes it forward alone. Stanley Waters shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Pedro Navarro.
36.23
Dennis Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Craddock. With a delightful solo run, Lomano Craddock stretches the opposition's defence. Lomano Craddock plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Beckham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Lomano Craddock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.35
Fredrik Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from long range but it flies wide!
44.33
Matthias Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy McGrory shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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
Gillingham start the second half!
49.27
0-1Neil Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.29
Pedro Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Vieira makes a probing pass to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
57.49
Pedro Vieira passes the ball forward to Martin Dublin. With imagination, Martin Dublin laces a through ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a defence splitting pass to Andy McGrory. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andy McGrory provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.20
Stanley Waters threads a neat ball through to Dennis Burgess. Dennis Burgess shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
60.32
Eoin Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.42
Fredrik Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Waters who brings the ball under control. Stanley Waters shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.43
Romarin Mbamba flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle finds some space and shoots from distance. Marc Fletcher effortlessly gets down and covers it.
72.25
Roberto Ambrosini flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Wilson who takes it down. Fredrik Wilson sees a break and surges forward. Fredrik Wilson shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.59
Romarin Mbamba flicks a high pass forward to Joe Beckham who brings the ball under control. Joe Beckham plays a one-two with Fadel Peyrelade and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Joe Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.01
Stanley Waters knocks the ball forward to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.39
Pedro Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin advances with the ball. Martin Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
83.32
Julian Eberle flicks a high pass forward to Joe Beckham who brings the ball under control. Joe Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Marc Fletcher. What a great pair of hands!
85.14
Andy McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Craddock.
89.07
Matthias Bierhoff threads the ball through to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
With vision, Frank Lowe plays the ball forward to Isaiah Chadwick. Isaiah Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin beats his man to it with a header but Pedro Navarro is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Fletcher (GK)
7
2. Matthias Bierhoff (DEF)
7
3. Pedro Vieira (DEF)
8
4. Roberto Ambrosini (DEF)
7
5. Martin Dublin (MID)
8
6. Stanley Waters (MID)
7
7. Fredrik Wilson (MID)
7
8. Frank Lowe (MID)
7
9. Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
10. Isaiah Chadwick (ATT)
7
11. Dennis Burgess (ATT)
6
12. Nicholas Milligan (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Clemence (DEF)
0
14. Brian Maclean (GK)
0
1. Pedro Navarro (GK)
8
2. Lomano Craddock (DEF)
7
3. Dennis Duberry (DEF)
7
4. Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
7
5. Eoin Fletcher (MID)
7
6. Neil Wiltord (MID)
7
7. Gavin Lineker (MID)
6
8. Romarin Mbamba (MID)
7
9. Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
7
10. Julian Eberle (ATT)
9
11. Joe Beckham (ATT)
7
12. Luke Salako (DEF)
0
13. Harry Youds (ATT)
0
14. Brian Kahn (ATT)
0