Player verdicts

CHRISTY PYM

His brave block in the 65th second was ultimately crucial to Posh picking up three points. A safe and solid performance ............... 7

JOE WARD

Impressive at right-back and wing-back from where he delivered a quite brilliant strike for the crucial opening goal . ........................................ 8

FRAZER BLAKE-TRACY

Another rock solid display even after moving to an unusual position for him of a third centreback. Hardly an error all game ......................... 7

MARK BEEVERS

A ropey start when the pace of Hanlon troubled him, but the change to three centre-backs enabled him to play much better ...................... 6

RHYS BENNETT

The centre-back returned from the wilderness and stood tall in the second-half after some early shaky moments in possession. Defended the penalty area well . ............................................. 7

NIALL MASON

Moved into a holding midfield role for this game and played with precision, calmness and authority before gifting Gillingham’s late goal . 7

GEORGE BOYD

The usual levels of hard work, but he’s not delivering the goals or assists we all expected when he returned to the club ........................... 6

JOSH KNIGHT

Struggled on the difficult surface as he usually wanted more time on the ball than he was ever going to get ....................................................... 5

SIRIKI DEMBELE

Set up a half-chance for Eisa in the opening minute, but number 10 is not a natural position for his undoubted talents. Plays with his head down and also ineffective at wing-back . .......... 5 IVAN TONEY

Hampered by an ankle injury, but the big man still put a decent shift in. He’s excellent at defending set-pieces. Missed Maddison’s creative skills .. 6

MO EISA

Scored with ease from the penalty spot to reach 10 goals for the season. Ran hard, but there was precious little quality in the service for either of Posh’s dangerous forwards ............................. 6

Subs used

DAN BUTLER (for Dembele, 74 mins)

A necessary substitution once Dembele started to struggle at wing-back. Shored the defence up and got forward to good effect ........................ 7

ALEX WOODYARD (for Eisa, 86 mins) Patrolled the edge of the Posh penalty area effectively. Saw danger and helped combat it...6

IDRIS KANU (for Ward, 90 mins)

Not enough time to make an impact ................. 6