Match Report


Lincoln CityLincoln City     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nick DaviesN. Davies55
G
1
G
47Wes GodberW. Godber
Luke KerrL. Kerr74
D
2
D
60Danny GordonD. Gordon
Thierry ShearerT. Shearer59
D
captain3
D
59Nicholas InceN. Ince
Chris ThirlwellC. Thirlwell57
D
4
D
58Dennis EvansD. Evans
Alun CotteeA. Cottee54
D
5
D
54Philippe AbardonadoP. Abardonado
Mervin StampM. Stamp55
M
6
M
66Sol PetersS. Peters
P. Gilberto Di FabioP. Di Fabio53
M
7
M
55Ashley MatthewsA. Matthews
Paolo HarrisonP. Harrison60
A
8
M
53Roberto HidalgoR. Hidalgo
Scott VassellS. Vassell47
A
9
A
59Nigel ThatcherN. Thatcher
Ledley DraperL. Draper44
A
10captain
A
55Dave CoppingerD. Coppinger
Eddie OakleyE. Oakley44
A
11
A
48Richard DoddR. Dodd
 
Jermaine CharltonJ. Charlton52
D
12
M
52Alexander HenryA. Henry
Davide TiribocchiD. Tiribocchi50
G
13
M
48Tony PottsT. Potts
Jonathan BrambleJ. Bramble49
D
14
D
46Andy McManamanA. McManaman

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,653 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Carragher.


0.00
Sheffield United start the match!
6.02
Chris Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Di Fabio. P. Gilberto Di Fabio chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.29
Mervin Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Oakley controls it well on his chest. Eddie Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
12.27
Showing composure, P. Gilberto Di Fabio laces a through ball forward to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.59
Alun Cottee hacks Nigel Thatcher from behind! The referee brings Alun Cottee to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.29
Chris Thirlwell sees Mervin Stamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Stamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.47
Chris Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Stamp who gracefully takes it down. Mervin Stamp flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Oakley who brings the ball under control. Eddie Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.21
P. Gilberto Di Fabio comes in with a late challenge on Sol Peters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sol Peters carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Sol Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Lincoln City start the second half!
53.46
Scott Vassell barges into Philippe Abardonado. Scott Vassell is given a warning by the referee! Philippe Abardonado runs off the knock.
55.00
Chris Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Di Fabio. P. Gilberto Di Fabio hits a low pass to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison plays a scrappy one-two with Ledley Draper and advances towards the goal... Paolo Harrison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.54
Richard Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Chris Thirlwell. The referee brings Richard Dodd to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Thirlwell runs off the knock.
61.16
With great vision, Luke Kerr plays the ball forward to Mervin Stamp. Mervin Stamp threads a neat ball through to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Evans.
65.12
Danny Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Hidalgo. Roberto Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.45
Luke Kerr knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Di Fabio. P. Gilberto Di Fabio sees a break and surges forward. P. Gilberto Di Fabio whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.50
Dennis Evans powers a long ball forward. Dave Coppinger finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
72.39
P. Gilberto Di Fabio threads the ball through to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.05
Alun Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Di Fabio. P. Gilberto Di Fabio flicks a high ball forward to Scott Vassell who takes it down. Scott Vassell makes a pass forward but Paolo Harrison makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
75.24
Ashley Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sheffield United!
81.14
Dennis Evans clumsily knocks into Ledley Draper. The referee calls over Dennis Evans and warns him to calm down! Ledley Draper gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.20
P. Gilberto Di Fabio threads a neat ball through to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lincoln City

Sheffield United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%

Scorers
Paolo Harrison 12
Richard Dodd 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Harrison of Lincoln City

Match Ratings
1.Nick Davies (GK)
6
2.Luke Kerr (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Shearer (DEF)
6
4.Chris Thirlwell (DEF)
7
5.Alun Cottee (DEF)
6
6.Mervin Stamp (MID)
7
7.P. Gilberto Di Fabio (MID)yellow card
7
8.Paolo Harrison (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Scott Vassell (ATT)
5
10.Ledley Draper (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Oakley (ATT)
8
 
12.Jermaine Charlton (DEF)
0
13.Davide Tiribocchi (GK)
0
14.Jonathan Bramble (DEF)
0

1.Wes Godber (GK)
6
2.Danny Gordon (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Ince (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Evans (DEF)
6
5.Philippe Abardonado (DEF)
6
6.Sol Peters (MID)
6
7.Ashley Matthews (MID)
6
8.Roberto Hidalgo (MID)
6
9.Nigel Thatcher (ATT)
6
10.Dave Coppinger (ATT)
7
11.Richard Dodd (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alexander Henry (MID)
0
13.Tony Potts (MID)
0
14.Andy McManaman (DEF)
0