Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 9,999 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the first half underway!
4.16
0-1Ruel Gray passes the ball forward to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.25
0-1Tommy Potts surges forward with the ball. Tommy Potts plays a one-two with Billy Inglis and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tommy Potts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
10.24
Isaiah Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.01
Marcus Simonsen hits a low pass to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
15.28
0-1Marcus Simonsen makes a probing pass to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis puts a great ball through. Scott Vassell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.16
0-1Marcus Simonsen takes it forward alone. Marcus Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
32.50
Luke Kerr sees Isaiah Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Ehiogu darts forward. Isaiah Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.53
Alun Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Simonsen collects the pass. Marcus Simonsen hits a low pass to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.44
Luis Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton makes a great pass forward. Greg Cort runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lincoln City kick off!
49.39
2-1Ledley Draper hacks Isaiah Oakley from behind! Ledley Draper is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Oakley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.10
Ruel Gray advances with the ball. Ruel Gray rushes past Alun Cottee! Ruel Gray shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.21
Luke Kerr kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu surges forward with the ball. Isaiah Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.59
2-1Chris Thirlwell hacks Greg Cort from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Greg Cort gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.47
With some swift thinking, Marcus Simonsen plays the ball forward to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.14
Marcus Simonsen catches Ruel Gray on the ankles. Marcus Simonsen is shown the yellow card! Ruel Gray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.23
Chris Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.37
2-1Gary Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Cort. Greg Cort runs straight at the defence! Greg Cort comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball curls but is blocked by Chris Thirlwell's outstretched leg.
81.49
Marcus Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.31
Chris Thirlwell sees Marcus Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great imagination, Marcus Simonsen plays the ball forward to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Tony Bellamy is on top of it.
85.14
With vision, Thierry Shearer laces a weighted ball forward to Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
32.5%
45.5%
22.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Harrison of Lincoln City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Davide Tiribocchi (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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Marcus Simonsen (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Alexandre Reis (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Paolo Harrison (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ledley Draper (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Mervin Stamp (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Charlton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Bramble (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tony Bellamy (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Isaiah Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruel Gray (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tommy Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Inglis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Greg Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Shilton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicky Bailey (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Hitchcock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Cleland (GK) | 0 | |