Match Report


Lincoln CityLincoln City     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas SerranoN. Serrano59
G
1
G
46Paul VickersP. Vickers
Morris HurstM. Hurst62
D
2
D
81Tim ThatcherT. Thatcher
Dean PowellD. Powell60
D
3
D
56Jason McManamanJ. McManaman
Luke MarsdenL. Marsden59
D
4
D
56Leon BenaliL. Benali
Eddie CoppingerE. Coppinger57
D
5
D
50Sylvain FentonS. Fenton
Darius LinekerD. Lineker61
M
6
M
68Simon RiemannS. Riemann
Guido IaquintaG. Iaquinta54
M
7captain
M
63Craig PallisterC. Pallister
Daniele LockleyD. Lockley53
M
8
M
63Mike MasonM. Mason
Daniel UpsonD. Upson75
A
9
A
69Brendan McgrealB. Mcgreal
Ralph HurstR. Hurst66
A
captain10
A
67Jamal BakboordJ. Bakboord
Stanley FormonS. Formon65
A
11
A
52Kemal MontagueK. Montague
 
Tim GalliT. Galli65
A
12
M
60Brian SouthgateB. Southgate
Alan SalakoA. Salako55
D
13
M
54Francis CoppingF. Copping
Tobias MetzlerT. Metzler55
A
14
D
49Bill MikeB. Mike

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,551 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Dodd.


0.00
Lincoln City kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
Darius Lineker barges into Mike Mason. The referee brings Darius Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Mason runs off the knock.
3.35
Simon Riemann threads a neat ball through to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord plays a quick one-two with Kemal Montague and rushes in on goal... Luke Marsden barges into Jamal Bakboord. Penalty not given!!
12.01
Mike Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann knocks the ball forward to Kemal Montague. Kemal Montague makes a defence splitting pass to Brendan Mcgreal. Some good footwork from Brendan Mcgreal provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Nicolas Serrano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.42
Craig Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord skips past Luke Marsden! Jamal Bakboord cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Nicolas Serrano. What a great pair of hands!
16.14
Daniele Lockley clumsily knocks into Simon Riemann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Riemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.05
Jason McManaman surges forward with the ball. Jason McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Montague controls it well on his chest. Kemal Montague knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morris Hurst.
24.43
Mike Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Montague. Kemal Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Nicolas Serrano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.54
Daniele Lockley hacks Simon Riemann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Daniele Lockley!! Simon Riemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.33
Darius Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.35
Leon Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Montague holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Mason but he's offside!
38.53
Darius Lineker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darius Lineker cuts inside the box! Darius Lineker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.52
Brendan Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Kemal Montague. Kemal Montague advances inside the box! Luke Marsden clumsily knocks into Kemal Montague. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
Sylvain Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Craig Pallister who brings the ball under control. Craig Pallister threads a neat ball through to Brendan Mcgreal. Brendan Mcgreal shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Serrano smothers it!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Manchester City kick off the second half!
48.58
With a delightful solo run, Dean Powell stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.17
Daniel Upson clumsily knocks into Sylvain Fenton. Daniel Upson is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain Fenton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.07
Jason McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Mcgreal collects the pass. Brendan Mcgreal plays a one-two with Jamal Bakboord and rushes in on goal... Brendan Mcgreal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Nicolas Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
59.15
Sylvain Fenton sees Mike Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Mason flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Montague who takes it down. Kemal Montague controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
61.15
Lincoln City have made a substitution with Tobias Metzler replacing Daniel Upson .
65.57
Darius Lineker hacks Sylvain Fenton from behind! Darius Lineker is warned by the referee again! Sylvain Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.52
Dean Powell hits a low pass to Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Metzler. Tobias Metzler connects with a diving header but is denied by Tim Thatcher. Excellent block.
67.40
Craig Pallister plays the ball forward to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord makes a simple pass, allowing Brendan Mcgreal to run into the box. Brendan Mcgreal strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.16
Jamal Bakboord sees a break and surges forward. Jamal Bakboord finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
72.17
Showing composure, Guido Iaquinta plays the ball forward to Tobias Metzler. Tobias Metzler whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
77.41
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Tim Galli replacing Morris Hurst and Alan Salako replacing Guido Iaquinta .
84.37
Darius Lineker catches Sylvain Fenton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain Fenton gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
87.55
Craig Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Serrano smothers it!
90.00
Mike Mason makes a simple pass to Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Lincoln City

Manchester City
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
25.8%
74.2%
Play Area
27.4%
46.8%
25.8%

Scorers
Darius Lineker 39
Brendan Mcgreal 12, 24
Kemal Montague 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brendan Mcgreal of Manchester City

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

1.Paul Vickers (GK)
6
2.Tim Thatcher (DEF)
6
3.Jason McManaman (DEF)
6
4.Leon Benali (DEF)
6
5.Sylvain Fenton (DEF)
6
6.Simon Riemann (MID)
6
7.Craig Pallister (MID)
6
8.Mike Mason (MID)
6
9.Brendan Mcgreal (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Jamal Bakboord (ATT)
7
11.Kemal Montague (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Brian Southgate (MID)
0
13.Francis Copping (MID)
0
14.Bill Mike (DEF)
0