Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,722 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
0-0Dion Insley knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Jobson. Luke Jobson threads a neat ball through to Richard Britton. Richard Britton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Steven Wright-Phillips as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.33
0-0Corner kick to Lincoln City. Leon Vickers plays it to the near post. Stuart Le Saux gets to the ball and clears it up field.
9.14
0-0Brian Tiler takes it forward alone. Brian Tiler passes the ball forward to Richard Britton. Richard Britton shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.47
0-1Ian Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Ian Beckham controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stuart Le Saux through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Stuart Le Saux provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.25
0-1Jon White flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Jobson. Luke Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Britton. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.22
Les Mustoe flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Stuart Le Saux finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.26
Marc Marsden makes an attacking run forward. Marc Marsden threads the ball through into the box. Kemal Marr comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.22
Danny Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Les Mustoe controls it well on his chest. Les Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
24.50
Ian Beckham makes a simple pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
27.21
Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Wes Le Tissier collects the pass. Wes Le Tissier threads the ball through to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Pallister!
30.08
Jon White passes the ball forward to Leon Vickers. Leon Vickers sees space and advances. Leon Vickers whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
32.53
Jonathan Bridge passes the ball forward to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Britton. Richard Britton makes a looping header on goal. Richard Britton scores for Lincoln City!!
45.00
Luke Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Britton. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Carragher.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
48.39
Ian Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
49.21
Jonathan Bridge makes a simple pass to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.23
Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Marc Marsden who brings the ball under control. Marc Marsden sees Neil Pallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Pallister makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Greg Taylor reads it well. Excellent save!
55.03
Marc Marsden threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr skips past Brian Tiler! Kemal Marr shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.51
Ian Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister rushes past Paul Greaves! Neil Pallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.09
Ian Beckham makes a probing pass to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon White.
69.46
Brian Tiler pushes up the pitch. Brian Tiler makes a simple pass to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
71.11
Eddie Higginbotham breaks forward. Eddie Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Eddie Higginbotham plays a scrappy one-two with Kemal Marr and advances towards the goal... Eddie Higginbotham strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Greg Taylor is on top of it.
73.13
Brian Tiler sees Luke Jobson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Richard Britton collects the pass. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Wright-Phillips who gathers it comfortably.
75.27
Emile Palmer sees Ian Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Greg Taylor.
76.29
Wes Le Tissier takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Paul Greaves gets to the ball and clears it up field.
77.28
1-2Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Joe Lumsdon replacing Stuart Le Saux .
78.37
Leon Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Forbes controls it well on his chest. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Britton. Richard Britton heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.33
1-2Paul Greaves clumsily knocks into Joe Lumsdon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
32.2%
46%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Le Saux of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Greg Taylor (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Greaves (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Brian Tiler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jon White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Bridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luke Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Vickers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Greg Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Britton (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Marvin Anderton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ralph Mcgreal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive Nicholls (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steven Wright-Phillips (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Carragher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emile Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Higginbotham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Les Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Beckham (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Wes Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Pallister (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kemal Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Le Saux (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ian Oliver (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Bowyer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |