Player verdicts

Versus CHELTENHAM CHRISTY PYM

Two excellent saves with his feet with the score at 0-0. Handled the ball well throughout ............... 7

NATHAN THOMPSON

Played with great commitment and spirit, but not always with great accuracy ............................... 6

MARKBEEVERS

A couple of early passing fluffs and didn’t defend with his usual authority. ..................................... 6

FRANKIE KENT

One woeful backpass almost cost Posh a goal and didn’t look happy on the left of the back three.... 5

JOE WARD

Took up strong attacking positions, but could not get past his man or deliver a telling cross .......... 6

DAN BUTLER

Wing-backs cancelled each other out in this game so little sign of last season’s dynamism............... 6

JACK TAYLOR

A very quiet and non-influential game by the central midfielder’s standards........................... 5

REECE BROWN

Started the game with some good and clever passing, but his standards slipped ..................... 6

RYAN BROOM

Fluffed an early chance to score against his former club and then went quiet........................ 6

SIRKI DEMBELE

Always the most likely to make something happen. Denied by some top saves, particularly from one great free kick .................................... 8

MOEISA

Found good positions, but not always spotted by teammates. Struck the bar with a good effort... 7

Substitutes

Ethan Hamilton (for Brown, 60 mins) ................ 6 Flynn Clarke (for Broom, 60 mins) ..................... 6 Idris Kanu (for Ward, 60 mins) .......................... 6

DANGYOLLAI

A couple of bad blunders led to goals, but he recovered to make the crucial penalty save in a shootout............................................................. 5

NIALL MASON

Defended stoutly and popped up in the opposition penalty area to score his first goal for the club with a well-placed header.................................. 7

RONNIE EDWARDS

It’s a tough challenge physically for the 17 yearold, but he’s excellent in possession ................... 6

FRANKIE KENT

Came on strong towards the end with some fine clearances. Good commitment from the only regular first-teamer in the side.......................... 6

IDRIS KANU

Looked fit, strong and fast. Powerful going forward, but lunges in to too many tackles when defending ........................................................... 6

HARRISON BURROWS

Very good going forward and created the third goal with an accurate cross. .............................. 7

LOUIS REED

A very good display from the transfer-listed midfielder which included a classy goal. ............ 7

ETHAN HAMILTON

Ran hard, passed the ball well and not afraid to have a pop at goal from distance ........................ 8

FLYNN CLARKE

Scored in the third minute of his full debut and went on to deliver a lovely display at number 10.7

JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS

Some good hold-up play and some neat touches. Looked much fitter ............................................. 7

SERHAT TASDEMIR

Some good touches from a gifted midfielder..... 7

Substitutes

MoEisa (for Clarke-Harris, 46 mins).................. 6