Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 2,747 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Lincoln City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Johnson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Lincoln City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Johnson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Lincoln City kick off!
2.21
0-0Isaiah Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nwankwo Davies.
3.05
0-0Neil Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
6.57
Showing composure, Tommy Best plays the ball forward to Steffen Prantl. Steffen Prantl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.42
Ruel Royce chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Best. Tommy Best darts forward. Tommy Best whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Prantl. Steffen Prantl makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.13
Albert Ortega brings the ball forward. Albert Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Konchesky. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Konchesky connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
21.12
Isaiah Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Royce.
24.49
Albert Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.51
0-0Luis Loureiro catches Arthur Beattie on the ankles. The referee calls over Luis Loureiro and warns him to calm down! Arthur Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.10
Isaiah Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Lumsdon.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off the second half!
48.54
Luis Loureiro barges into Arthur Beattie. The referee brings Luis Loureiro to one side and gives him another warning! Arthur Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.34
Brian Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Mike George. Mike George chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
51.47
Neil Clegg barges into Mike George. Neil Clegg is given a warning by the referee! Mike George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.57
Jimmy Lurling makes a probing pass to Albert Ortega. Albert Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Luis Loureiro who takes it down. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.03
0-0Mike George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall shoots from outside the area. Carl Clemence comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.11
0-0Lincoln City have made a substitution with Mervin Lloyd replacing Mike George .
61.16
0-1Mervin Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.27
Albert Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky shoots from distance but it flies wide!
69.32
Isaiah Blake knocks the ball forward to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.51
Jimmy Lurling threads a neat ball through to Albert Ortega. Albert Ortega threads the ball through to Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
77.51
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Carlton Bowyer replacing Scott Stuart and Alexander Mortensen replacing Luis Loureiro .
79.25
Ruel Royce makes a simple pass to Tommy Best. With a delightful solo run, Tommy Best stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Best finds some space and shoots from distance. Tommy Best scores for Cheltenham Town!!
89.52
Isaiah Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Mortensen. Alexander Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
35.8%
46.3%
17.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Best of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Clemence (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Beattie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruel Royce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlton Lumsdon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tommy Best (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Neil Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frank Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Craddock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graeme Summerbee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steffen Prantl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tony Wallwork (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Gilchrist (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Haynes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 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. | Isaiah Blake (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mike George (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Albert Ortega (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ivan Konchesky (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Carlton Marshall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Luis Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlton Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mervin Lloyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Alexander Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |