The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Posh player ratings
AARON CHAPMAN
He blundered for the first goal, but had very little direct action to deal with thereafter .................. 5
JASON NAISMITH
Defended soundly, but hardly given the opportunity to get forward ................................ 6
TYLER DENTON
Scratchy full debut. Found it hard to shore up his side of the defence ............................................. 5
RHYS BENNETT
Recovered from a shaky start to get a grip on QPR’s lively forwards .......................................... 6
RYAN TAFAZOLLI
One goal-saving tackle on Conor Washington capped a strong night for the centre-back ........ 7
ALEX WOODYARD
Chased shadows for most of this match. Posh were often outnumbered in midfield ................. 5 MATT O’HARA
A disappointingly quiet 90 minutes. No forward threat, hardly seen in possession ...................... 5
SIRIKI DEMBELE
Once switched back to the wing there were flashes of his undouted potential. Could keep things simpler at times ....................................... 7
JOE WARD
Kept crossing the ball to the goalkeeper even though he had a big striker to aim at .................. 5
CALLUM COOKE
Failed to take advantage of his first start in a revamped line-up. Substituted at the break ...... 5
IVAN TONEY
Battled gamely, but received little central support and the supply from the wings was poor ............ 5
Substitutes
Jason Cummings (for Cooke, 46 mins) George Cooper (for Ward, 72 mins) Matt Godden (for Toney, 76 mins) AARON CHAPMAN
One fine stop towards the end of the game was all he needed to do. Kicked the ball a long way ........ 7
JASON NAISMITH
Defensively solid and disciplined. Not required to go forward too often .......................................... 7
COLIN DANIEL
Another strong showing including fine tackles and blocks. Unlucky to concede a penalty .......... 7
RHYS BENNETT
One half of a formidale-looking centre-back pairing. Big, strong, good in the air .................... 7
RYAN TAFAZOLLI
Cruised through the game thanks to excellent positioning and aerial dominance ...................... 7
ALEX WOODYARD
Posh have found a top-notch defensive midfielder. Strong choice as skipper also ............................ 8
SIRIKI DEMBELE
Dazzling in the first-half when he had a hand in all three goals. Very encouraging from a very talented young winger ....................................... 8
JOE WARD
Played his part offensively and defensively. Goes about his business quietly and efficiently ........... 7
MATT GODDEN
Looked sharp again. Always on the move and was on the spot to score from close range ................ 7
JASON CUMMINGS
Took his first Posh goal well. Signs of a decent strike partnership with Godden already ............ 7
Substitutes used
Callum Cooke: (for Dembele, 86 mins) Ivan Toney: (for Cummings, 72 mins) Josh Yorweth: (for Godden, 90 mins)