Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,897 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Lincoln City and Colchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Lincoln City and Colchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Neil Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Sheringham. John Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Alun Grant. Alun Grant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Johnson.
4.58
0-0Ishak Kaabache makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason whips in a cross ball towards Carl Butt. Carl Butt directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
6.39
0-0Colchester United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Lincoln City's defence.
8.11
0-1Hennie Hoogstrate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver knocks the ball forward to Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Marc Ehiogu had no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
16.44
0-1Andri Már Sindrason comes in with a late challenge on Emile Sharpe. Andri Már Sindrason is given a warning by the referee! Emile Sharpe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.34
Hennie Hoogstrate threads the ball through to Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt plays a perfect one-two with Andri Már Sindrason and rushes in on goal... Carl Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.35
Hennie Hoogstrate flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs makes a simple pass to Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Butt. Carl Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.22
Eddie Bridges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Grant. Alun Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
0-2Eddie Bridges clumsily knocks into Ivan Johnson. Eddie Bridges is warned by the referee! Ivan Johnson stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.24
Rainer Jung knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sheringham. John Sheringham threads the ball through to Alun Grant. Alun Grant shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.39
0-2Kevin Godber threads the ball through to Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers takes a shot at goal but somehow Marc Ehiogu manages to keep it out.
45.00
Max Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Grant. Alun Grant tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Colchester United start the second half!
53.26
Hennie Hoogstrate barges into Bill Fletcher. Hennie Hoogstrate is given a warning by the referee! Bill Fletcher runs off the knock.
54.52
Neil Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Bridges. Eddie Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Copping. Michael Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.19
0-2Eddie Bridges passes the ball forward to Bill Fletcher. Bill Fletcher passes the ball forward but Michael Copping is offside!
57.23
Tim Clegg knocks the ball forward to Francis Hibbs. Francis Hibbs passes the ball forward to Carl Butt. Carl Butt shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Marc Ehiogu manages to gather it comfortably.
60.24
Francis Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Ehiogu who gathers it comfortably.
61.55
Francis Hibbs makes a probing pass to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morris Wright.
63.54
Lincoln City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Colchester United's defence.
71.05
Ishak Kaabache passes the ball forward to Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.29
Morris Wright passes the ball forward to John Sheringham. John Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Grant. Alun Grant whips in a cross ball towards Michael Copping. Michael Copping directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.42
Rainer Jung sweeps the ball long. Alun Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Fletcher but he's offside!
75.22
Max Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Fletcher. Bill Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.29
Ishak Kaabache deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Butt. Carl Butt knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Vickers but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.10
Eddie Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Fletcher. Bill Fletcher shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Juan Diez easily smothers it!
85.04
Kevin Godber passes the ball forward to Adam Oliver. Adam Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andri Már Sindrason. Andri Már Sindrason goes all the way! Andri Már Sindrason tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Ivan Johnson advances with the ball. Ivan Johnson knocks the ball forward to Carl Butt. Carl Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Vickers. Fredrik Vickers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
32%
40%
28%
Scorers
| Carl Butt 8, 20 Andri Már Sindrason 85 |