The Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Player verdicts

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DAI CORNELL

An important early save, but beaten at his near post for Blackburn’s goal ............. 6

JOSH KNIGHT

An excellent job containing deadly Rovers marksmanBe­nBreretonD­iazwhowaso­n theothersi­deofthepit­chwhenhesc­ored. Brought the ball forward well .............. 8

RONNIE EDWARDS

Excellent again, both in possession and when confronted by some much bigger opponents ............................................ 8

FRANKIE KENT

Played solidly although the soft Rovers goal came from the side of the pitch he was defending ...................................... 7

SAMMIE SZMODICS

Most surprising to see him play the first 45 minutes as a right wing-back, but he performed pretty well, even having two dacent chances to score.Pushed further forward after the break and delivered a fine finish for the Posh equaliser . ......... 8

HARRISON BURROWS

He’s far from a natural defender, but he runs his heart out for the club. Involved in the Rovers goal, but a lovely pass to set up Szmodics for the leveller ...................... 6

JEANDO FUCHS

Took a while to get going, but he stamped his authority in midfield for most of the first-half. Substitute­d as Posh chased a goal and after a caution ........................ 7

JACK TAYLOR

A steady effort. Couldn’t get forward as much as he would have liked ................ 6

KWAME POKU

Played aggressive­ly all game. Not everything came off, but he played a big part in the winning goal with a forceful run ........................................................ 6

JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS

No goal this time, but still made a very positive impact on the game with his power. A neat touch to set up the winning goal ....................................................... 7

RICKY-JADE JONES

A quiet game. Some poor decisionma­king ................................................. 6

Subs used

Jack Marriott (for Jones, 61 mins) A typically cracking finish deservedly won the game for Posh ................................ 7

Joel Randall (for Fuchs, 71 mins) Missed a sitter just before the winner, but great to see him back in action ............. 6

Reece Brown (for Poku, 89 mins)

Sent on to see out the final stages ........ 6

 ?? ?? Posh manager Grant McCann with matchwinne­r Jack Marriott
Posh manager Grant McCann with matchwinne­r Jack Marriott

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