Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Barnet. A crowd of 2,940 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
The first half starts with Lincoln City kicking off!
4.06
Mike George flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Marshall who brings the ball under control. Carlton Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.47
Omer Bellamy hacks Ivan Konchesky from behind! The referee brings Omer Bellamy to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Konchesky runs off the knock.
15.29
Alun Carter sees Eddie Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, David Mcgovern. David Mcgovern edges inside the box! Some good footwork from David Mcgovern provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.36
Alan Carter threads the ball through to David Mcgovern. David Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.58
Carlton Bowyer comes in with a late challenge on Alan Carter. Carlton Bowyer is given a warning by the referee! Alan Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.53
Alun Carter clumsily knocks into Carlton Marshall. Alun Carter is warned by the referee! Carlton Marshall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.53
Free kick to Lincoln City just outside the area...
32.01
Albert Ortega slowly runs up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
34.52
Gianluigi Orlandini clumsily knocks into Mike George. The referee warns Gianluigi Orlandini to calm down! Mike George carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.15
Eddie Bloomer threads the ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
42.37
Mike George plays the ball forward to Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall skips past Alistair Marr! Carlton Marshall comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
44.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
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. Barnet also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Barnet kicking off!
47.14
Teddy Royce flicks a high pass forward. David Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Lurling.
48.52
Albert Ortega makes a probing pass to Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky shoots from outside the area but Bill Riggott is on top of it.
53.38
Teddy Royce passes the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory threads a neat ball through to David Mcgovern. David Mcgovern rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.32
Omer Bellamy hacks Ivan Konchesky from behind! The referee warns Omer Bellamy again to calm down! Ivan Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.37
Lincoln City have made a substitution with Alexander Mortensen replacing Albert Ortega .
63.47
Teddy Royce flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy McGrory knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Mcgovern is offside!
71.32
Alexander Mortensen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexander Mortensen edges inside the box! Alexander Mortensen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.26
Alistair Marr sees Eddie Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Bloomer flicks a high pass forward to David Mcgovern who brings the ball neatly under control. David Mcgovern plays a one-two with Andy McGrory and rushes in on goal... David Mcgovern side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.26
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Mervin Lloyd replacing Scott Stuart and Marc Carlton replacing Luis Loureiro .
78.22
Omer Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Gianluigi Orlandini who brings the ball neatly under control. Gianluigi Orlandini brings the ball forward. Gianluigi Orlandini makes a pass forward but David Mcgovern makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
79.05
Teddy Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards David Mcgovern. David Mcgovern beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Billy Dickov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.44
Mike George brings the ball forward. Mike George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Mcgovern of Barnet

Match Ratings
1.Billy Dickov (GK)
6
2.Ugo Wainwright (DEF)
6
3.Jimmy Lurling (DEF)
6
4.Brian Nicholls (DEF)
6
5.Scott Stuart (DEF)
6
6.Mike George (MID)
6
7.Albert Ortega (MID)
6
8.Carlton Bowyer (MID)
6
9.Ivan Konchesky (ATT)
6
10.Carlton Marshall (ATT)
6
11.Luis Loureiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Mervin Lloyd (MID)
6
13.Alexander Mortensen (MID)
6
14.Marc Carlton (GK)
6

1.Bill Riggott (GK)
6
2.Omer Bellamy (DEF)
6
3.Alun Carter (DEF)
7
4.Alistair Marr (DEF)
6
5.Alan Carter (MID)
6
6.Teddy Royce (MID)
6
7.Eddie Bloomer (MID)
7
8.Gianluigi Orlandini (MID)
6
9.David Mcgovern (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Andy McGrory (ATT)
7
11.Wes Barry (ATT)
6
 
12.Stanley Richards (GK)
0
13.Richard Mendonca (ATT)
0
14.Francis Marshall (MID)
0