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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 10,011 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.


0.00
Peterborough United start the match!
2.58
Sylvain Draper flicks a high pass forward. Darren Marsden controls it well on his chest. Darren Marsden shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
3.49
David Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny makes a great pass forward. Kevin Todd runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
4.52
Shaun Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Draper. Sylvain Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.32
Darren Marsden clumsily knocks into Tim Dichio. The referee calls over Darren Marsden and warns him to calm down! Tim Dichio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.58
Scott Benjamin passes the ball forward to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.19
Younes Molinier barges into Darren Marsden. Younes Molinier is warned by the referee! Darren Marsden runs off the knock.
16.19
Free kick to AFC Wimbledon just outside the area...
17.49
Paul Shearer takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
21.21
Younes Molinier threads the ball through to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd rushes past Carl Seaman! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Todd provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Stuart Ritchie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.14
Tim Dichio makes a probing pass to Chris Waters. Chris Waters threads the ball through to David Rodgers. David Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.43
Tim Dichio pushes up the pitch. Tim Dichio threads a neat ball through to James Benjamin. James Benjamin tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.28
Tim Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Benjamin. James Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.29
Scott Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Shearer. Paul Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Davidson.
32.32
David Rodgers sees space and advances. David Rodgers shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Stuart Ritchie manages to gather it.
34.16
Sylvain Draper flicks a high pass forward to Darren Marsden who brings the ball under control. Darren Marsden plays a one-two with Paul Shearer and advances towards the goal... Darren Marsden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
42.55
Chris Waters comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Draper. Chris Waters is warned by the referee! Sylvain Draper stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Sylvain Draper sees space and advances. Sylvain Draper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Sheringham.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Wimbledon kick off!
47.32
Darren Sheringham catches Paul Shearer on the ankles. Darren Sheringham is shown the yellow card! Paul Shearer runs off the knock.
48.30
With great vision, Daniele Luzhny plays the ball forward to David Rodgers. David Rodgers hits a low pass to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny threads the ball through into the box. Kevin Todd tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.17
James Benjamin hacks Carl Seaman from behind! James Benjamin is warned by the referee! Carl Seaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.49
Daniele Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd lofts in a cross ball towards David Rodgers. David Rodgers whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.32
Tim Dichio passes the ball forward to Chris Waters. Chris Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd knocks in a cross ball towards James Benjamin. With a superhuman jump, James Benjamin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
60.57
Peterborough United have made a substitution with Steve Edghill replacing Daniele Luzhny .
65.52
Tomas Castro makes a probing pass to Darren Marsden. Darren Marsden shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
69.01
Darren Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. David Rodgers controls it well on his chest. David Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Potts who brings the ball under control. Ledley Potts edges inside the box! Ledley Potts cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Stuart Ritchie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.58
Steve Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Ritchie with no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United! That's his third!
77.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.03
Tim Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Chris Waters collects the pass. Chris Waters flicks a high pass forward to Steve Edghill who brings the ball under control. Steve Edghill finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Stuart Ritchie had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
85.01
Kevin Todd flicks a high pass forward to James Benjamin who brings the ball neatly under control. James Benjamin shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
Younes Molinier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Benjamin. James Benjamin advances inside the box! Some good footwork from James Benjamin provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.3037974683544 vs 55.6962025316456
Play Area
Home team third: 27.85%, Midfield: 46.84%, Away team third: 25.32%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Todd of Peterborough United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
4. Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Castro (MID)
6
6
7. Omer Marsden (MID)
6
6
10. Paul Shearer (ATT)
6
11. Darren Marsden (ATT)
7

12. Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Carl Prior (ATT)
0
14. Jon Wilson (ATT)
0

1. Ross Todd (GK)
6
2. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
6
5. Tim Dichio (DEF)
6
6. Chris Waters (MID)
7
6
8. David Rodgers (MID)
7
9. Kevin Todd (ATT)
9
10. Ledley Potts (ATT)
7
11. James Benjamin (ATT)
6

12. Alun Lampard (MID)
0
13. Steve Edghill (ATT)
7
14. Alun Dryden (MID)
0