Posh player ratings

CONOR O’MALLEY

The back-up ‘keeper was composed and confident when called upon. One good save ....... 7

JOE WARD

Just one missed tackle caused his teammates a problem, but he’s settling into his new role well . 6

COLIN DANIEL

An easy night defensively and delivered one superb cross that led to a goalline clearance following an Ivan Toney header ........................... 7

RHYS BENNETT

Once he got his bearings he was solid enough against weak opposition ..................................... 7

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

Abrahams was a tricky and quick striker, but he .. met his match in a dominant Posh defender ....... 7

ALEX WOODYARD

The usual levels of industry and commitment from the captain .................................................. 7 LOUIS REED

Striking a post from 50 yards was the highlight of another consistent passing performance .......... 7

GEORGE COOPER

One glorious first-time pass aside, the wide man struggled to get into the game ........................... 6

MARCUS MADDISON

A pair of cracking assists and struck the crossbar with a well-struck free-kick. Excellent in the second-half to ensure Posh won ........................ 8

IVAN TONEY

A real handful all night. Scored and saw another headed effort kicked off the line .......................... 7

JASON CUMMINGS

Missed a couple of simple chances, but his goal eventually arrived. It was a reward for his persistence ........................................................ 6

Subs used

Matt Godden: (for Cummings, 81 mins) Jamie Walker: (for Cooper, 86 mins) Mark O’Hara: (for Toney, 90 +3 mins) AARON CHAPMAN

One comfortable save and then beaten by a great strike and a deflected shot ................................. 6

JOE WARD

Very accomplished display at right back and then moved forward when Posh were 2-0 up. His excellent season continued . .............................. 8

COLIN DANIEL

Dominated David Ball with a strong defensive effort. Could have offered more going forward .. 7

RHYS BENNETT

Equalising goal cruelly deflected in off him. He played strongly otherwise . ................................. 7

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

His passing radar was well off and he didn’t clear his lines as effectively as normal ........................ 6

ALEX WOODYARD

Won most of his personal battles. The captai n deserved to be on the winning side .................... 8

SIRIKI DEMBELE

An excellent first half capped by a well-taken goal gave way to a frustrating display after the break when he tended to over-complicate matters ...... 7

MARCUS MADDISON

One glorious pass created the opening goal. Played well, but blotted his copybook with a horrible late dive for which he was cautioned ..... 7

IVAN TONEY

His goalscoring streak continued, but another whose influenced waned after the break ........... 7

MATT GODDEN

His form is becoming a worry. A couple of neat touches, but no lasting impact ............................ 5

Subs used

Jason Cummings: (for Godden, 71 mins) Jason Naismith: (for Dembele 79 mins) Mark O’Hara: (for Reed, 86 mins)