Match Report


Lincoln CityLincoln City     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Computer Player Computer Player David Bennett David Bennett
Nicolas SerranoN. Serrano59
G
1captain
G
65Rafael CaballeroR. Caballero
Morris HurstM. Hurst62
D
2
D
58Danny KingD. King
Dean PowellD. Powell60
D
3
D
59Mauricio CortesM. Cortes
Luke MarsdenL. Marsden59
D
4
D
52Des ClemenceD. Clemence
Eddie CoppingerE. Coppinger57
D
5
D
56Leonardo RomeroL. Romero
Darius LinekerD. Lineker61
M
6
M
50Glynn GrayG. Gray
Guido IaquintaG. Iaquinta54
M
7
M
55Gerard GiresseG. Giresse
Daniele LockleyD. Lockley53
M
8
A
53Youcef BoumedienneY. Boumedienne
Daniel UpsonD. Upson75
A
9
A
52Marcus PottsM. Potts
Ralph HurstR. Hurst66
A
captain10
M
59Gary HopkinG. Hopkin
Stanley FormonS. Formon65
A
11
A
54Mamadou BoumnijelM. Boumnijel
 
Tim GalliT. Galli65
A
12
D
70Ighli ScarpiI. Scarpi
Alan SalakoA. Salako55
D
13
M
58Edward NewtonE. Newton
Tobias MetzlerT. Metzler55
A
14
D
58Gavin GordonG. Gordon

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 9,677 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Mortensen.


0.00
Colchester United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
Luke Marsden clumsily knocks into Gerard Giresse. Luke Marsden is warned by the referee! Gerard Giresse stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.18
Guido Iaquinta threads a neat ball through to Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
4.23
Daniel Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lincoln City!
10.52
Glynn Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morris Hurst.
12.01
Glynn Gray makes a beautiful solo run. Glynn Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Glynn Gray and advances towards the goal... Morris Hurst hacks Gary Hopkin from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.44
Glynn Gray passes the ball forward to Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
16.07
Gerard Giresse flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Boumnijel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mamadou Boumnijel edges inside the box! Mamadou Boumnijel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.07
Des Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Gray controls it well on his chest. Glynn Gray threads a neat ball through to Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Morris Hurst sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
33.41
Luke Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guido Iaquinta. Guido Iaquinta kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson makes a convincing header. Rafael Caballero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.00
Darius Lineker barges into Des Clemence. The referee brings Darius Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Des Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.36
Guido Iaquinta makes a probing pass to Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.38
Mauricio Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray sees Mamadou Boumnijel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mamadou Boumnijel shoots from long range. Nicolas Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
44.06
Des Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse whips in a cross ball towards Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colchester United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Lincoln City kick off!
48.56
Mamadou Boumnijel hacks Darius Lineker from behind! The referee calls over Mamadou Boumnijel and shows him a yellow card! Darius Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.46
Des Clemence picks a pass forward to Leonardo Romero. Leonardo Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse plays a one-two with Mamadou Boumnijel and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gerard Giresse provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
53.28
Leonardo Romero makes a probing pass to Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Serrano smothers it!
57.44
Dean Powell flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Hurst who takes it down. Ralph Hurst sees Stanley Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Romero.
60.50
Lincoln City have made a substitution with Tobias Metzler replacing Daniel Upson .
61.57
Danny King makes a simple pass to Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gerard Giresse knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
66.17
Danny King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Gray. With vision, Glynn Gray plays the ball forward to Gerard Giresse. Gerard Giresse plays a one-two with Gary Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Gerard Giresse cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.31
Daniele Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Caballero smothers it!
71.37
Marcus Potts threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Boumnijel. Mamadou Boumnijel shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.01
Gerard Giresse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Potts. Marcus Potts shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.40
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Tim Galli replacing Morris Hurst and Alan Salako replacing Guido Iaquinta .
78.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniele Lockley plays the ball forward to Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker threads a neat ball through to Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Caballero who gathers it comfortably.
81.40
Des Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hopkin who brings the ball neatly under control. Gary Hopkin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Marcus Potts and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gary Hopkin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Nicolas Serrano gets down and covers it.
83.06
Des Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Gray. Glynn Gray knocks the ball forward to Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne deftly passes the ball to Gerard Giresse, releasing him through on goal. Gerard Giresse tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.58
Marcus Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youcef Boumedienne. Youcef Boumedienne threads the ball through into the box. Gerard Giresse shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
87.28
Dean Powell launches a long ball forward into the other half. Tobias Metzler shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lincoln City

Colchester United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.7%
66.3%
Play Area
30.1%
42.2%
27.7%

Scorers
Daniel Upson 4
Tobias Metzler 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Upson of Lincoln City

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Serrano (GK)
7
2.Morris Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Dean Powell (DEF)
7
4.Luke Marsden (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Coppinger (DEF)
6
6.Darius Lineker (MID)
7
7.Guido Iaquinta (MID)
7
8.Daniele Lockley (MID)
6
9.Daniel Upson (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ralph Hurst (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Formon (ATT)
6
 
12.Tim Galli (ATT)
6
13.Alan Salako (DEF)
6
14.Tobias Metzler (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Rafael Caballero (GK)
7
2.Danny King (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Cortes (DEF)
6
4.Des Clemence (DEF)
7
5.Leonardo Romero (DEF)
6
6.Glynn Gray (MID)
8
7.Gerard Giresse (MID)
8
8.Youcef Boumedienne (ATT)
6
9.Marcus Potts (ATT)
7
10.Gary Hopkin (MID)
7
11.Mamadou Boumnijel (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Ighli Scarpi (DEF)
0
13.Edward Newton (MID)
0
14.Gavin Gordon (DEF)
0