Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,363 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Lincoln City get the match underway!
3.17
0-0Alun Cottee clumsily knocks into James Standing. The referee calls over Alun Cottee and shows him a yellow card! James Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.33
0-0Chris Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Di Fabio. P. Gilberto Di Fabio laces a weighted ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.59
0-0With some swift thinking, P. Gilberto Di Fabio plays the ball forward to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.33
0-0Alun Merson hits a low pass to Adam Pallister. Adam Pallister flicks a high pass forward to Ian Sheringham who brings the ball under control. Ian Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
12.43
Adam Pallister flicks a high pass forward to Ian Sheringham who brings the ball under control. Ian Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.12
Chris Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Mervin Stamp. Mervin Stamp flicks a high ball forward to Scott Vassell who takes it down. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
16.35
1-0P. Gilberto Di Fabio kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Paolo Harrison scores for Lincoln City!!
21.46
Alun Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Pallister. Adam Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.32
1-0Thierry Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Stamp. Mervin Stamp knocks the ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Patrick Ward!
24.45
Ledley Draper clumsily knocks into Simon Peters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Peters stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.46
Mervin Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
34.00
Simon Peters brings the ball forward. Simon Peters takes it forward alone. Simon Peters shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nick Davies effortlessly smothers it!
36.15
P. Gilberto Di Fabio flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Harrison collects the pass. Paolo Harrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.46
Adam Pallister makes a probing pass to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
48.30
Chris Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Di Fabio. P. Gilberto Di Fabio flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Draper who brings the ball under control. Ledley Draper lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
51.16
Luke Kerr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto Di Fabio. P. Gilberto Di Fabio hits a low pass to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell passes the ball forward to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
53.26
1-0James Standing comes in with a very late challenge on Thierry Shearer. The referee motions to James Standing to come over. It's a red card!! Thierry Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.07
P. Gilberto Di Fabio flicks a high ball forward to Scott Vassell who takes it down. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Simon Peters is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.38
Alun Cottee sees space and advances. Alun Cottee changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alun Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jacob Bridges gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.10
Mervin Stamp threads a neat ball through to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.37
Luke Kerr sees a break and surges forward. Luke Kerr passes the ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
78.07
Mervin Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Pearce.
87.47
Chris Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Di Fabio controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Di Fabio knocks the ball forward to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.16
Adam Pallister makes a high pass forward. Ian Sheringham shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Thierry Shearer receives the ball from a throw-in from Chris Thirlwell. Thierry Shearer flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto Di Fabio who takes it down. P. Gilberto Di Fabio flicks a high pass forward. Scott Vassell collects the pass. Scott Vassell edges inside the box! Scott Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
43.9%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Pallister of Barnsley |
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. | Mervin Stamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | P. Gilberto Di Fabio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paolo Harrison (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Scott Vassell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ledley Draper (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Eddie Oakley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jermaine Charlton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Davide Tiribocchi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Bramble (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Bridges (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mark Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Peters (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Patrick Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oleg Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Pallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Standing (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Ian Sheringham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Mortensen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ade Ikpeba (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norman Barrett (GK) | 0 | |