Match Report


Lincoln CityLincoln City     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy DickovB. Dickov38
G
1
G
48Edward ClarkeE. Clarke
Ugo WainwrightU. Wainwright50
D
2
D
45Malcolm FentonM. Fenton
Jimmy LurlingJ. Lurling47
D
3
D
43Tony KirklandT. Kirkland
Brian NichollsB. Nicholls44
D
4
D
38Graeme CarterG. Carter
Scott StuartS. Stuart42
D
5
D
38Jermaine KoncheskyJ. Konchesky
Isaiah BlakeI. Blake57
M
6
M
51David BarryD. Barry
Mike GeorgeM. George51
M
7
M
43Harvey MiddletonH. Middleton
Albert OrtegaA. Ortega48
M
8captain
M
43Damien MannD. Mann
Ivan KoncheskyI. Konchesky50
A
9
A
57Trevor FlintlockT. Flintlock
Carlton MarshallC. Marshall46
A
captain10
A
53Jason BrittonJ. Britton
Luis LoureiroL. Loureiro42
A
11
A
42Shaun WetherallS. Wetherall
 
Carlton BowyerC. Bowyer42
M
12
M
41Trevor Le SauxT. Le Saux
Alexander MortensenA. Mortensen41
M
13
G
40Neil MontagueN. Montague
Mervin LloydM. Lloyd40
M
14
G
39Simon HuntS. Hunt

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Nottingham Forest. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Lincoln City and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.


0.00
Lincoln City kick off the first half!
2.37
Trevor Flintlock catches Brian Nicholls on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Nicholls runs off the knock.
10.45
Graeme Carter darts forward. Graeme Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall cuts inside the box! Shaun Wetherall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.38
Showing composure, Graeme Carter laces a through ball forward to Harvey Middleton. Harvey Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Britton. Jason Britton makes a defence splitting pass to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Trevor Flintlock!
20.56
Isaiah Blake comes in with a late challenge on Damien Mann. The referee calls over Isaiah Blake and warns him to calm down! Damien Mann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.58
Mike George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Loureiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan Konchesky muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.54
Jimmy Lurling brings the ball forward. Jimmy Lurling flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Marshall controls it well on his chest. Carlton Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.27
Ugo Wainwright hacks Jason Britton from behind! Ugo Wainwright is shown the yellow card! Jason Britton stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
Free kick to Nottingham Forest just outside the area...
35.26
Jason Britton slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
38.28
Jimmy Lurling controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Ortega. Albert Ortega threads a neat ball through to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro makes a simple pass, allowing Ivan Konchesky to run into the box. Ivan Konchesky comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.17
Ugo Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Mike George collects the pass. Mike George makes a simple pass to Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis Loureiro!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off and get the second half underway!
48.38
Damien Mann flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Flintlock controls it well on his chest. Trevor Flintlock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
49.27
Albert Ortega darts forward. Albert Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.40
Graeme Carter catches Isaiah Blake on the ankles. The referee calls over Graeme Carter and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Blake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.52
Ugo Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ortega collects the pass. Albert Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
55.04
Isaiah Blake knocks the ball forward to Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.52
David Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Britton. Jason Britton edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jason Britton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.48
Lincoln City have made a substitution with Alexander Mortensen replacing Mike George .Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Trevor Le Saux replacing Trevor Flintlock, Neil Montague replacing Jason Britton and Simon Hunt replacing Shaun Wetherall .
61.54
Brian Nicholls makes a probing pass to Isaiah Blake. Isaiah Blake flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Marshall controls it well on his chest. Carlton Marshall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Carter.
63.00
Brian Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Albert Ortega. Albert Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Marshall who takes it down. Carlton Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Carter.
66.16
Ugo Wainwright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Ortega. Albert Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.48
Albert Ortega passes the ball forward to Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.06
Albert Ortega laces a weighted ball forward to Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.42
Scott Stuart plays the ball forward to Isaiah Blake. Isaiah Blake threads a neat ball through to Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Kirkland.
77.29
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Carlton Bowyer replacing Scott Stuart and Mervin Lloyd replacing Luis Loureiro .
79.41
Graeme Carter threads a neat ball through to Harvey Middleton. Harvey Middleton makes a beautiful solo run. Harvey Middleton shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
83.02
Isaiah Blake hits a low pass to Mervin Lloyd. Mervin Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Clarke who gathers it comfortably.
85.00
Alexander Mortensen passes the ball forward to Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Marshall. With a superhuman jump, Carlton Marshall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.50
Jimmy Lurling makes a probing pass to Albert Ortega. With a delightful solo run, Albert Ortega stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Lincoln City

Nottingham Forest
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
29.9%
42.5%
27.6%

Scorers
Ivan Konchesky 38
Luis Loureiro 44
Carlton Marshall 85
Shaun Wetherall 10
Trevor Flintlock 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Konchesky of Lincoln City

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

1.Edward Clarke (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Fenton (DEF)
6
3.Tony Kirkland (DEF)
6
4.Graeme Carter (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Jermaine Konchesky (DEF)
6
6.David Barry (MID)
6
7.Harvey Middleton (MID)
7
8.Damien Mann (MID)
6
9.Trevor Flintlock (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Jason Britton (ATT)
7
11.Shaun Wetherall (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Trevor Le Saux (MID)
6
13.Neil Montague (GK)
6
14.Simon Hunt (GK)
6