Match Report
| Lincoln City | Lincoln City |  |  | Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nicolas Serrano | N. Serrano |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 61 |  | Adam Goodwin | A. Goodwin | ||||||||
| Edward Smith | E. Smith | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Scott Terry | S. Terry | |||||||||
| Morris Hurst | M. Hurst | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Dave Dixon | D. Dixon | |||||||||
| Eddie Coppinger | E. Coppinger | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | James Prior | J. Prior | |||||||||
| Alan Salako | A. Salako | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Neil Cole | N. Cole | |||||||||
| Darius Lineker | D. Lineker | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Paolo Croft | P. Croft | |||||||||
| Aaron Hamilton | A. Hamilton | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 |  | Jakob Beck | J. Beck | |||||||||
| Daniele Lockley | D. Lockley | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Brian Sturridge | B. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Daniel Upson | D. Upson | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Ian Vieira | I. Vieira | |||||||||
| Ralph Hurst | R. Hurst | | 68 | A | | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Ivan Merson | I. Merson | ||||||||
| Stanley Formon | S. Formon | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Graham Ince | G. Ince | |||||||||
| Tim Galli | T. Galli | | 65 | A | | 12 | | G | 55 |  | David Kneissl | D. Kneissl | |||||||||
| Tobias Metzler | T. Metzler | | 55 | A | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Carl Mortensen | C. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Guido Iaquinta | G. Iaquinta |  | 54 | M | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Steve Shilton | S. Shilton | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Queens Park Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Lincoln City get the match underway!
2.06
0-0Ivan Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Ince. Graham Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
3.54
0-0Dave Dixon threads the ball through to Jakob Beck. Jakob Beck threads a neat ball through to Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.01
Daniele Lockley threads a neat ball through to Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst edges inside the box! Ralph Hurst shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.43
Eddie Coppinger makes a beautiful solo run. With vision, Eddie Coppinger picks a pass forward to Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
14.58
Morris Hurst powers a long ball forward. Darius Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.39
0-0Morris Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker threads a neat ball through to Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon puts a great ball through. Daniel Upson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.13
Aaron Hamilton threads a neat ball through to Daniele Lockley. Daniele Lockley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Lincoln City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.42
With vision, Morris Hurst laces a weighted ball forward to Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker makes a simple pass to Aaron Hamilton. Aaron Hamilton plays a scrappy one-two with Daniele Lockley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Aaron Hamilton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.29
0-0Daniele Lockley catches Paolo Croft on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniele Lockley and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Croft runs off the knock.
27.17
Paolo Croft takes it forward alone. Paolo Croft tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
28.02
From the throw-in, Aaron Hamilton picks out Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon threads a neat ball through to Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Prior.
32.16
Eddie Coppinger hits it upfield. Ralph Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.55
0-0Stanley Formon comes in with a late challenge on Dave Dixon. Stanley Formon is warned by the referee! Dave Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.55
0-0Daniele Lockley hacks Neil Cole from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Daniele Lockley!! Neil Cole runs off the knock.
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. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the second half!
54.10
Dave Dixon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Dixon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.56
0-0Lincoln City have made a substitution with Guido Iaquinta replacing Daniel Upson .
66.29
James Prior flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Croft who takes it down. Paolo Croft passes the ball forward to Jakob Beck. Jakob Beck shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.46
1-0Guido Iaquinta flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Hurst who takes it down. Ralph Hurst cuts inside the box! Ralph Hurst tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.21
Eddie Coppinger makes a simple pass to Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker knocks the ball forward to Guido Iaquinta. Guido Iaquinta whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ralph Hurst!
75.02
Brian Sturridge makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Sturridge lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Merson. Ivan Merson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
77.39
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Tim Galli replacing Edward Smith and Tobias Metzler replacing Aaron Hamilton .
78.49
2-0Jakob Beck flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Merson controls it well on his chest. Ivan Merson plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Croft and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ivan Merson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
84.39
Jakob Beck flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Croft collects the pass. Paolo Croft plays a quick one-two with Brian Sturridge and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Paolo Croft provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.04
Darius Lineker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darius Lineker finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.58
Darius Lineker barges into James Prior. Darius Lineker is warned by the referee! James Prior runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
47.1%
26.5%
Scorers
| Ralph Hurst 67, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Hurst of Lincoln City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edward Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Morris Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Coppinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alan Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Aaron Hamilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniele Lockley (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Daniel Upson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ralph Hurst (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stanley Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tim Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tobias Metzler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guido Iaquinta (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Adam Goodwin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Terry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Dixon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Prior (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Cole (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jakob Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Sturridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Kneissl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Mortensen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Shilton (DEF) | 0 | |