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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Reading. A crowd of 4,806 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Reading kick off and get the first half underway!
3.17
Dean Scales knocks the ball forward to Jason Davis. Jason Davis chips the ball to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.05
Tobias Thalhammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Krijgsman. Regillio Krijgsman knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.32
John Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Ruddy Beye. Ruddy Beye shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.18
Eddie Granville knocks the ball forward to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacek Malkowski.
14.04
Neil Jeffers knocks the ball to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.48
Antonio Serrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regillio Krijgsman. Regillio Krijgsman knocks in a cross ball towards Ruddy Beye. Ruddy Beye flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.52
Tobias Thalhammer makes a simple pass to Paul Booth. Paul Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Regillio Krijgsman. Regillio Krijgsman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Richards easily smothers it.
34.29
Jacek Malkowski sweeps the ball long. Paul Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.47
Gilles Serrant kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Duberry. Stuart Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.55
Jacek Malkowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Thalhammer. Tobias Thalhammer threads the ball through to Regillio Krijgsman. Regillio Krijgsman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Peterborough United kick off the second half!
48.33
John Batty makes a simple pass to Paul Booth. Paul Booth goes all the way! Paul Booth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Alberto Richards is on top of it.
49.58
Regillio Krijgsman clumsily knocks into Tommy Prior. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Prior stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.16
Dean Scales sees a break and surges forward. Dean Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.53
Stuart Duberry makes a probing pass to Paul Booth. Paul Booth goes all the way! Paul Booth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paul Booth scores for Peterborough United!!
57.38
Neil Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.53
Neil Jeffers surges forward with the ball. Neil Jeffers finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.33
Tobias Thalhammer sees space and advances. Tobias Thalhammer goes all the way! Tobias Thalhammer shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.51
Jason Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.27
Tommy Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.40
Tommy Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Jeffers. Neil Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.33
Jacek Malkowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Duberry. Stuart Duberry brings the ball forward. Stuart Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Richards easily smothers it!
78.20
Eddie Granville threads the ball through to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.47
Tobias Thalhammer chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.26
Neil White knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Granville. Eddie Granville makes a probing pass to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tobías Rodríguez manages to gather it comfortably.
89.08
Titus Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Lawrence. Tommy Lawrence brings the ball forward. Tommy Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tobías Rodríguez.
90.00
Tommy Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacek Malkowski.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Paul Booth of Peterborough United

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 45.9770114942529 vs 54.0229885057471
Play Area
Home team third: 26.44%, Midfield: 44.83%, Away team third: 28.74%