Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 2,885 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Eddie Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Fortune. Kemal Fortune edges inside the box! Jon White hacks Kemal Fortune from behind! Kemal Fortune appeals for a penalty! Given!!
3.47
0-0The referee points to the spot..
4.05
0-1Ruel Tiler takes a cautious run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
9.03
0-1Damien Joseph surges forward with the ball. Damien Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.15
0-1Eddie Sinclair sees Kemal Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Fortune shoots from distance but somehow Greg Taylor manages to keep it out.
24.07
Michael Windass surges forward with the ball. Michael Windass shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.56
With great vision, Dion Insley plays the ball forward to Greg Nicholls. Greg Nicholls hits a low pass to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alberto Forbes scores for Lincoln City!!
30.14
Leon Vickers passes the ball forward to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.29
With vision, Dion Insley laces a through ball forward to Leon Vickers. Leon Vickers passes the ball forward to Richard Britton. Richard Britton shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
34.42
1-1Jonathan Bridge hacks Arthur Smith from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Smith runs off the knock.
36.53
Arthur Smith threads a neat ball through to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler skips past Dion Insley! Some silky footwork from Ruel Tiler provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.21
Greg Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Britton. Richard Britton makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Eddie Sinclair hits a low pass to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nick Sinclair through on goal. Nick Sinclair side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Lincoln City kick off and get the second half underway!
60.10
Alejandro José Mari takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Robert Priestley. Robert Priestley makes a simple pass to Del Brown. Del Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Fortune. Kemal Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Greg Taylor manages to gather it comfortably.
65.28
Luke Jobson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luke Jobson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.04
Brian Tiler threads a neat ball through to Luke Jobson. Luke Jobson sees a break and surges forward. Luke Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.49
Jonathan Bridge threads a neat ball through to Richard Britton. Richard Britton shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Frank Maclean, sees it late!! Goal for Lincoln City!
87.07
Jonathan Bridge receives the ball from a throw-in from Luke Jobson. Jonathan Bridge flicks a high ball forward to Richard Britton who takes it down. Richard Britton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.19
Leon Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Britton. Richard Britton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Frank Maclean!
90.00
Eddie Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair runs straight at the defence! Nick Sinclair strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
26%
47.9%
26%
Scorers
| Alberto Forbes 27 Richard Britton 83 | Ruel Tiler 4 (p), 37 Nick Sinclair 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nick Sinclair of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Greg Taylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Bridge (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Luke Jobson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Vickers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Greg Nicholls (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alberto Forbes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Richard Britton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marvin Anderton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ralph Mcgreal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive Nicholls (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frank Maclean (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Joseph (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alejandro José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Priestley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Del Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Sinclair (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Michael Windass (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arthur Smith (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nick Sinclair (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ruel Tiler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kemal Fortune (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tommy Keane (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Todd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | 0 | |