The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Posh player ratings
AARON CHAPMAN
His most commanding display of the season in terms of dealing with crosses. Encouraging ........ 7
JASON NAISMITH
The right-back is an immense defender. Impassable and no mug going forward .............. 8
COLIN DANIEL
Powerful defensive display from the left-back who also burst forward effectively ..................... 8
RHYS BENNETT
Immense display from the centre-back. Hardly put a foot wrong against strong opponents thanks to excellent decision-making .................. 9
RYAN TAFAZOLLI
The tall centre-half has started the season impressively. Dominant again at the Valley ......... 8
ALEX WOODYARD
A masterclass of how to play as a defensive shield. Read the game well, kept possession well ........... 8 MARK O’HARA
He didn’t get on the ball an awful lot, but his work ethic was most admirable .................................... 7
SIRIKI DEMBELE
A bright start prompted Charlton to start kicking him, but he never hid. Missed a good scoring chance after the break ......................................... 7
JOE WARD
Quietly effective performance. One superb cross almost led to a goal for Cummings ....................... 6
MATT GODDEN
Lively in the first-half when his movement was good. Faded and substituted ............................... 6
JASON CUMMINGS
Decent link-up play and stayed cool to slot home the decisive penalty kick. Looks a cut above League One level ................................................... 7
Substitutes used
Marcus Maddison: (for Ward, 61 mins) Ivan Toney: (for Godden, 61 mins) George Cooper: (for Dembele, 83 mins) AARON CHAPMAN
He wasn’t always convincing and stayed on his line a lot for a big bloke ........................................ 6
JASON NAISMITH
A huge presence at right-back. Solid, but much more to come going forward one suspects ......... 7
COLIN DANIEL
Blocked a few crosses, but needs to watch the reckless challenges in the area ........................... 6
RHYS BENNETT
Powerful and commanding when he keeps things simple ................................................................... 7
RYAN TAFAZOLLI
Very few issues again, despite Luton seeing plenty of the ball in the second half ....................... 7
ALEX WOODYARD
Patrols the area in front of the back four with great skill. Anticipates where the ball will drop and reacts accordingly ....................................... 8
SIRIKI DEMBELE
Another dazzing display from the young winger. Showed strength and skill to score one goal and create one for Cummings .................................... 8
JOE WARD
A fine game from an unheralded winger. Played with great discipline and passed the ball well ...... 7
MATT GODDEN
Made many unselfish runs and combined strongly with his strike partner ......................................... 7
JASON CUMMINGS
Impressively cool in front of goal. Took penalty expertly and claimed a second goal with an apparent mishit ................................................... 8
Substitutes used
Ivan Toney: (forGodden, 73 mins) Louis Reed: (for O’Hara, 77mins) George Cooper: (forDembele, 83 mins)