Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 8,582 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter De Haan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter De Haan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
6.47
0-1Thierry Croft laces a weighted ball forward to Jacob Lumsdon. Seeing a gap ahead, Jacob Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Silvio Marques. Silvio Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Des Shearer. Des Shearer powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Des Shearer!
9.21
0-1Gary Owen barges into Jason Pearson. Gary Owen is given a warning by the referee! Jason Pearson runs off the knock.
10.04
Jason Pearson hacks Dominic Souness from behind! Jason Pearson is warned by the referee! Dominic Souness runs off the knock.
12.09
0-1Luke Windass makes a simple pass to Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Wise controls it well on his chest. Kemal Wise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
14.53
Richard Wallwork hoofs the ball up the pitch. Thierry Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Des Shearer. Des Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.27
0-2Colin Shaw makes a simple pass to Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness chips the ball to his team mate, David Granville. David Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Bailey.
26.46
Adam Konchesky flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Diliso who takes it down. Roberto Diliso lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.28
Dominic Souness flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Wise who takes it down. Kemal Wise whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.36
Gary Owen threads a neat ball through to David Granville. David Granville whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.29
2-2Gary Owen flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Wise who brings the ball under control. Kemal Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Granville but the linesman indicates offside!
38.24
Jason Pearson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Shearer. Des Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Marques. Silvio Marques makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.53
Jacob Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
49.51
Jason Pearson makes a probing pass to Thierry Cole. Thierry Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.55
Luke Windass threads a neat ball through to Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Souness whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
53.39
Stanley Murray flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Diliso controls it well on his chest. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.46
Colin Shaw hacks Thierry Cole from behind! The referee brings Colin Shaw to one side and gives him a warning! Thierry Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.04
Alberto Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Lumsdon controls it well on his chest. Jacob Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Thierry Cole. Thierry Cole shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
67.37
Jacob Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Shearer. Des Shearer edges inside the box! Des Shearer rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
72.51
2-4Stanley Murray sees David Granville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Thierry Croft clears it off the line with his head!
73.04
Jason Pearson hacks Stanley Murray from behind! The referee warns Jason Pearson again to calm down! Stanley Murray stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.53
2-4Port Vale have made 2 substitutions with John Montague replacing Jacob Lumsdon and Alistair Jeffers replacing Silvio Marques .
78.60
Luke Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Wise who gathers it comfortably.
79.32
Stanley Murray darts forward. Stanley Murray knocks in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Wise with no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
83.07
Colin Shaw barges into Alistair Jeffers. The referee warns Colin Shaw again to calm down! Alistair Jeffers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.12
Dominic Souness sees Roberto Diliso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Diliso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.56
3-4Steve Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Murray. Stanley Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
89.57
Dominic Souness flicks a high pass forward. David Granville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso powers a header at goal. Adam Wise didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Roberto Diliso 27 Kemal Wise 30 David Granville 79 | Des Shearer 6, 15, 67 Silvio Marques 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Gilchrist (GK)
6
2. Colin Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Luke Windass (DEF)
6
4. Steve Formon (DEF)
6
5. Gary Owen (MID)
6
6. Stanley Murray (MID)
7
7. Dominic Souness (MID)
7
8. Adam Konchesky (MID)
6
9. David Granville (ATT)
7
10. Roberto Diliso (ATT)
7
11. Kemal Wise (ATT)
7
12. Leon Howey (ATT)
0
13. Neil Mcgreal (ATT)
0
14. Dean Formon (GK)
0
1. Adam Wise (GK)
6
2. Thierry Croft (DEF)
6
3. Richard Wallwork (DEF)
6
4. George Haynes (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Lumsdon (MID)
7
7. Jason Pearson (MID)
6
8. Des Shearer (ATT)
9
9. Greg Edworthy (ATT)
6
10. Silvio Marques (ATT)
7
11. Thierry Cole (ATT)
6
12. Paul Law (DEF)
0
13. John Montague (MID)
6
14. Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6