Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,187 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Riza.


0.00
Swansea City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Harry Clarke picks a pass forward to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.06
Cosmin Van Vliet takes it forward alone. Cosmin Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Ole Kanu collects the pass. Ole Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
8.44
Peter Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke threads the ball through to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton passes the ball forward but Jody Armstrong is offside!
9.35
Matt Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.44
Gary Owen flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Wise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Wise shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Angelo Zanotti keeps it out!
15.10
Edward Gray barges into Harry Clarke. The referee calls over Edward Gray and warns him to calm down! Harry Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.35
George Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
21.26
Wes Charlton clumsily knocks into Cristiano Oliveira. Wes Charlton is warned by the referee! Cristiano Oliveira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.46
Darren Delaney hits a low pass to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke plays the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu hits a low pass to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
24.11
Cristiano Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Matt Smithe. Matt Smithe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Pearce.
30.43
George Gascoigne hits a low pass to Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.21
Gary Owen comes in with a late challenge on James Kitson. The referee calls over Gary Owen and warns him to calm down! James Kitson runs off the knock.
36.30
Eddie Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cosmin Van Vliet.
42.22
Gary Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, David Granville. David Granville whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. With a superhuman jump, Kemal Wise connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Angelo Zanotti manages to keep it out.
45.00
James Kitson clumsily knocks into Matt Smithe. The referee brings James Kitson to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Smithe runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
48.04
Harry Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Jody Armstrong controls it well on his chest. Jody Armstrong shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.21
Gary Owen makes a probing pass to Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso whips in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
54.40
Matt Smithe brings the ball forward. Matt Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Cosmin Van Vliet and the loose ball is cleared up field.
57.40
Matt Smithe catches Harry Clarke on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harry Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.27
Swansea City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.27
With vision, Harry Clarke plays the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu deftly passes the ball to James Kitson, releasing him through on goal. James Kitson tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
63.14
Brendan Pearce knocks the ball forward to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke threads a neat ball through to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu knocks the ball forward to James Kitson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.41
With great vision, Jacob Elliott plays the ball forward to Gary Owen. Gary Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Diliso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Angelo Zanotti. Excellent save.
69.42
Matt Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Wise collects the pass. Kemal Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.25
Cosmin Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward to George Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. George Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.47
Swansea City have made 2 substitutions with Michael Craddock replacing Harry Clarke and Alexander Higginbotham replacing Jody Armstrong .
78.54
Jacob Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Stiepermann controls it well on his chest. Marcel Stiepermann makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
79.43
George Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. James Kitson controls it well on his chest. James Kitson whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Higginbotham. Alexander Higginbotham connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.14
Michael Craddock plays the ball forward to Alexander Higginbotham. Alexander Higginbotham plays a one-two with Wes Charlton and rushes in on goal... Alexander Higginbotham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.08
Michael Craddock knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Higginbotham. Alexander Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Jacob Elliott clumsily knocks into Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu appeals for a penalty! Given!!
83.08
The referee points to the spot..
84.44
Ole Kanu calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
85.29
Eddie Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise whips in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville directs the ball goalwards with his head. Angelo Zanotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
Kemal Wise hacks Peter Robson from behind! The referee calls over Kemal Wise and warns him to calm down! Peter Robson runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 10
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.6966292134831 vs 57.3033707865169
Play Area
Home team third: 29.21%, Midfield: 42.70%, Away team third: 28.09%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Diliso of Peterborough United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Jacob Elliott (DEF)
7
3. Edward Gray (DEF)
5
5. Gary Owen (MID)
7
6. Matt Smithe (MID)
7
7. Eddie Impey (MID)
7
6
10. Roberto Diliso (ATT)
9
11. Kemal Wise (ATT)
8

12. Luke Windass (DEF)
0
13. Ruben Gomes (ATT)
0
14. Thierry Weir (DEF)
0

6
4. Peter Robson (DEF)
6
8
7. Harry Clarke (MID)
9
8. James Kitson (MID)
7
6
10. Ole Kanu (ATT)
7
11. Wes Charlton (ATT)
6

12. Jurek Kozminski (DEF)
0
6