Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,543 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Thierry Shearer sees Isaiah Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
12.04
0-0Stephen Robinson clumsily knocks into Mervin Stamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mervin Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.29
0-1Stephen Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Niven who takes it down. Kevin Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.02
Adam Southgate makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Insley!
27.57
0-2Bruno Reis flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Impey collects the pass. Mervin Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.45
Ben Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Robinson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges cuts inside the box! Syd Bridges muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
36.14
0-2Bruno Reis darts forward. Bruno Reis makes a simple pass to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven but the linesman indicates offside!
44.01
Isaiah Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison threads a neat, attacking ball through to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lincoln City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.14
0-2Stephen Robinson clumsily knocks into Thierry Shearer. Stephen Robinson is warned by the referee! Thierry Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.22
0-2Andy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Niven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alun Cottee hacks Nigel Insley from behind! Nigel Insley appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
49.48
0-2Mervin Stamp hacks Andy Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Mervin Stamp and warns him to calm down! Andy Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.52
0-2Mervin Stamp makes a probing pass to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison runs straight at the defence! Paolo Harrison takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Mervin Godber manages to gather it comfortably.
55.13
Mervin Stamp barges into Bruno Reis. The referee calls over Mervin Stamp again and warns him to calm down! Bruno Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.38
Chris Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mervin Godber gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
85.19
Adam Southgate brings the ball forward. Adam Southgate runs straight at the defence! Adam Southgate strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.07
Andy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.27
Stephen Robinson threads the ball through to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
35.2%
45.1%
19.7%
Scorers
| Nigel Insley 15, 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Insley of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nick Davies (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luke Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Ehiogu (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mervin Stamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ledley Draper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Oakley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | P. Gilberto Di Fabio (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Charlton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Davide Tiribocchi (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mervin Godber (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bruno Reis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ben Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adam Southgate (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Stephen Robinson (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Andy Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mervin Impey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Insley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kevin Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Syd Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Murphy (MID) | 0 | |