Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Darlington. A crowd of 9,899 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Wright.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Wright.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Darlington kick off!
9.01
0-0Luke Kerr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.39
Luke Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.32
0-0Chris Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Reis collects the pass. Alexandre Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison makes a convincing header. Titus Williamson clears it off the line with his head!
38.08
0-0Ben Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Eadie. Steve Eadie shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Davide Tiribocchi comfortably smothers it!
39.51
Marcus Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ashley Southgate gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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. Darlington also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lincoln City kick off!
49.47
0-0Chris Thirlwell advances with the ball. Chris Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Draper controls it well on his chest. Ledley Draper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
55.06
Marcus Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Scott Vassell who brings the ball under control. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.19
0-0Alfred Clemence comes in with a late challenge on Scott Vassell. Alfred Clemence is given a warning by the referee! Scott Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.19
0-0Free kick to Lincoln City just outside the area...
58.04
Ledley Draper takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
59.52
Marcus Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.41
Isaiah Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Reis who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Reis makes a simple pass, allowing Scott Vassell to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Scott Vassell provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is miles over!
69.47
Chris Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Scott Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.24
Marcus Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.07
0-0Lincoln City are in full control of this game.
90.00
Matt Allman flicks a high pass forward. Ben Best controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Ben Best stretches the opposition's defence. Ben Best tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
23.1%
44.6%
32.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Simonsen of Lincoln City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Davide Tiribocchi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luke Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Thirlwell (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Alun Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Ehiogu (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcus Simonsen (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Reis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paolo Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ledley Draper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mervin Stamp (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Charlton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Bramble (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ashley Southgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfred Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Titus Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dale Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ben Best (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Charles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Moncur (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luke Ripley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Beye (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Benoit Ricchiuti (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Carragher (DEF) | 0 | |