Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Southend United. A crowd of 4,890 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.


0.00
The first half starts with Lincoln City kicking off!
3.44
Dean Powell flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Hurst. Morris Hurst passes the ball forward to Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson shoots from long range but Nigel Scowcroft reads it well. Quality keeping!
4.09
Jonathan Joachim threads a neat ball through to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.28
With imagination, Jonathan Joachim picks a pass forward to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.38
Morris Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Hamilton. Aaron Hamilton passes the ball forward to Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon plays a quick one-two with Daniele Lockley and rushes in on goal... Matt Lawton hacks Stanley Formon from behind! Stanley Formon appeals for a penalty! Given!!
9.38
The referee points to the spot..
10.27
Daniel Upson takes a slow run up. It's in!! Nigel Scowcroft had no chance!!
12.31
Jacob Rankin makes a simple pass to Darren Henry. Darren Henry shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
15.12
Eddie Coppinger makes a probing pass to Dean Powell. Dean Powell makes a simple pass to Aaron Hamilton. Aaron Hamilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.51
Kelvin Vassell knocks the ball forward to Mike Moss. Mike Moss darts forward. Mike Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Kitson but he's offside!
18.01
Jacob Rankin threads the ball through to Mike Moss. Mike Moss flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Serena controls it well on his chest. Mirko Serena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.43
Under pressure, Morris Hurst clears the ball far upfield. Stanley Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.08
Eddie Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eddie Kitson through on goal. Eddie Kitson takes a shot at goal but is denied by Nicolas Serrano. Excellent save.
26.51
Dean Powell hacks Jonathan Joachim from behind! Dean Powell is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.27
Eddie Kitson catches Aaron Hamilton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Hamilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.02
Darius Lineker flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Lockley who takes it down. Daniele Lockley advances with the ball. Daniele Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker beats his man to it with a header. Nigel Scowcroft effortlessly punches it away to safety.
40.34
Edward Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Lockley. Daniele Lockley passes the ball forward to Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Lockley. Daniele Lockley makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.46
Dean Powell passes the ball forward to Daniele Lockley. Daniele Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Formon. Alfred Upson clumsily knocks into Stanley Formon. Penalty not given!!
45.00
With imagination, Darius Lineker plays the ball forward to Daniel Upson. Daniel Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Hurst. Ralph Hurst makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
51.21
Kelvin Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Serena. Mirko Serena shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.06
Jonathan Joachim darts forward. Jonathan Joachim shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
54.21
Seth Stamp sees Mirko Serena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mirko Serena lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Stamp. Seth Stamp makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.26
Daniele Lockley makes a probing pass to Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Nigel Scowcroft reads it well. Well saved!
59.02
Jacob Rankin clumsily knocks into Darius Lineker. The referee calls over Jacob Rankin and shows him a yellow card! Darius Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.33
Lincoln City have made a substitution with Alan Salako replacing Daniel Upson .Southend United have made a substitution with Kelvin Richards replacing Jacob Rankin .
61.43
Daniele Lockley plays the ball forward to Aaron Hamilton. Aaron Hamilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.40
Daniele Lockley knocks the ball forward to Darius Lineker. Darius Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Salako. Alan Salako jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.01
Edward Smith decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Smith flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Formon who brings the ball under control. Stanley Formon edges inside the box! Stanley Formon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Nigel Scowcroft has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.50
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Tim Galli replacing Edward Smith and Tobias Metzler replacing Aaron Hamilton .Southend United have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Pearce replacing Eddie Kitson and Dean Jacobs replacing Darren Henry .
78.50
Seth Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Dean Jacobs collects the pass. Dean Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.33
Darius Lineker sees Alan Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Formon. Stanley Formon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.49
Daniele Lockley comes in with a late challenge on Seth Stamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Seth Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
30.6%
41.2%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Formon of Lincoln City

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

1.Nigel Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Matt Lawton (DEF)
6
3.Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
6
4.Jacob Rankin (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Seth Stamp (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Joachim (MID)
6
7.Alfred Upson (MID)
6
8.Mike Moss (MID)
6
9.Darren Henry (ATT)
6
10.Mirko Serena (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Kitson (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Kelvin Richards (GK)
6
13.Alexander Pearce (DEF)
6
14.Dean Jacobs (DEF)
6