Match Report
| Huddersfield Town | Huddersfield Town |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lee Hibbs | L. Hibbs |  | 44 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 38 |  | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | ||||||||
| Simon King | S. King | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Ugo Wainwright | U. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Simon Venus | S. Venus | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 |  | Jimmy Lurling | J. Lurling | |||||||||
| Paolo Clegg | P. Clegg | | 38 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Brian Nicholls | B. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Soler | J. Soler |  | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Scott Stuart | S. Stuart | |||||||||
| Tim Greening | T. Greening | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Isaiah Blake | I. Blake | |||||||||
| Dean Riza | D. Riza | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Mike George | M. George | |||||||||
| Scott Impey | S. Impey | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Albert Ortega | A. Ortega | |||||||||
| Mick Evans | M. Evans | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Ivan Konchesky | I. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Niccolo Jess | N. Jess | | 62 | A | | 10 | | | A | 46 | | Carlton Marshall | C. Marshall | ||||||||
| Robert Christie | R. Christie | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 |  | Luis Loureiro | L. Loureiro | |||||||||
| Chris Griffin | C. Griffin | | 40 | A | | 12 | | M | 42 | | Carlton Bowyer | C. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Bill Chadwick | B. Chadwick | | 39 | G | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Alexander Mortensen | A. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Aaron Pearce | A. Pearce | | 37 | D | | 14 | | M | 40 | | Mervin Lloyd | M. Lloyd | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Lincoln City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Hackworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Hackworth.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
0-0Tim Greening sees Robert Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Jess but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.55
0-0Mick Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Nicholls.
14.26
0-0Isaiah Blake flicks a high pass forward. Luis Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. 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.
18.09
0-0With vision, Isaiah Blake plays the ball forward to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Marshall. Carlton Marshall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Lee Hibbs.
20.38
1-0Scott Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Christie. Robert Christie plays a scrappy one-two with Niccolo Jess and advances towards the goal... Robert Christie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Billy Dickov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.32
Scott Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.22
1-0Paolo Clegg catches Brian Nicholls on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Clegg and shows him a yellow card! Brian Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.56
Scott Impey flicks a high pass forward. Robert Christie controls it well on his chest. Robert Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Billy Dickov.
34.36
Scott Impey sees Robert Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Christie shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.47
Jimmy Lurling flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Blake who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Blake chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.45
Carlton Marshall hacks Simon Venus from behind! Carlton Marshall is shown the yellow card! Simon Venus runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Huddersfield Town kicking off!
47.04
1-1Albert Ortega catches Tim Greening on the ankles. Albert Ortega is given a warning by the referee! Tim Greening hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.45
Mick Evans knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess rushes past Brian Nicholls! Niccolo Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Billy Dickov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.28
Mike George catches Dean Riza on the ankles. Mike George is shown the yellow card! Dean Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.01
2-1Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Aaron Pearce replacing Scott Impey .Lincoln City have made a substitution with Alexander Mortensen replacing Mike George .
63.45
Simon Venus flicks a high pass forward. Dean Riza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Christie. Robert Christie puts a great ball through. Niccolo Jess runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.37
Dean Riza makes an attacking run forward. Dean Riza hits a low pass to Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
72.48
Alexander Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.07
Lincoln City have made 2 substitutions with Carlton Bowyer replacing Scott Stuart and Mervin Lloyd replacing Luis Loureiro .
78.09
2-1Tim Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess advances inside the box! Jimmy Lurling hacks Niccolo Jess from behind! Niccolo Jess appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.33
Jose Javier Soler passes the ball forward to Tim Greening. Tim Greening flicks a high pass forward. Robert Christie easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Jess but he's offside!
89.29
Isaiah Blake knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Konchesky. Ivan Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Tim Greening decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Greening makes a great pass forward. Robert Christie runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.6%
27.4%
Play Area
21.9%
50.7%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Jess of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lee Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Venus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Clegg (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jose Javier Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Greening (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Impey (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mick Evans (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Jess (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Robert Christie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Chris Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Chadwick (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mike George (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Albert Ortega (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Ivan Konchesky (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Carlton Marshall (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Luis Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlton Bowyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alexander Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mervin Lloyd (MID) | 6 | |