Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,564 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.


0.00
Lincoln City kick off and get the match underway!
3.39
Without breaking stride, Ugo Brooking plays the ball forward to Andy Priestley. Andy Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Lawton who gathers it comfortably.
4.29
Ugo Brooking hits a low pass to Del Murrin. Del Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Jesus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Del Murrin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
6.49
Damien Croft barges into Ugo Brooking. Damien Croft is warned by the referee! Ugo Brooking runs off the knock.
8.46
Anthony Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Mowbray.
9.10
Ugo Brooking hacks Danny Waters from behind! Ugo Brooking is warned by the referee! Danny Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.46
Ugo Brooking hits a low pass to Andy Priestley. Andy Priestley threads a neat ball through to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.49
Without breaking stride, Stanley Mowbray plays the ball forward to Ugo Brooking. Ugo Brooking runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ugo Brooking passes the ball forward to Daniel Jesus. Some good footwork from Daniel Jesus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.02
Anthony Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
24.21
Ugo Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Del Murrin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Del Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.31
Ugo Brooking makes a simple pass to Andy Priestley. Andy Priestley hits a low pass to Daniel Jesus. Some good footwork from Daniel Jesus provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.54
Peter Luzhny passes the ball forward to Dennis Makin. Dennis Makin threads a neat ball through to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
Craig Murrin hacks Frank Gilchrist from behind! Craig Murrin is warned by the referee! Frank Gilchrist runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Oxford United start the second half!
47.29
Dennis Makin knocks the ball forward to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Lawton who gathers it comfortably.
53.16
Trevor Standing barges into Stanley Mowbray. Trevor Standing is given a warning by the referee! Stanley Mowbray runs off the knock.
54.49
Damien Croft hacks David Strachan from behind! The referee calls over Damien Croft and shows him a yellow card! David Strachan runs off the knock.
57.46
Anthony Summerbell clumsily knocks into Dennis Makin. Anthony Summerbell is shown the yellow card! Dennis Makin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.12
Richard Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Anthony Summerbell. Anthony Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Standing collects the pass. Trevor Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Hannes Schulze had no chance!! Goal for Oxford United!
61.12
Oxford United have made a substitution with Ralph Wainwright replacing Jonathan Shilton .
66.32
Stanley Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Makin. Dennis Makin flicks a high pass forward. Del Murrin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Del Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.29
Damien Hurst hacks David Strachan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.43
With vision, Nicky Moncur plays the ball forward to Dennis Makin. Dennis Makin flicks a high pass forward. Andy Priestley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Priestley rushes past Danny Waters! Andy Priestley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.35
Ugo Brooking catches Anthony Summerbell on the ankles. Ugo Brooking is given another warning by the referee! Anthony Summerbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.20
Peter Luzhny brings the ball forward. Peter Luzhny makes a probing pass to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus hits a low pass to Andy Priestley. Andy Priestley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.50
Richard Simonsen barges into Del Murrin. Richard Simonsen is shown the yellow card! Del Murrin runs off the knock.
89.41
Damien Hurst takes it forward alone. Damien Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Wainwright. Ralph Wainwright jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
6
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
22.5%
52.1%
25.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Jesus of Lincoln City

Match Ratings
1.Hannes Schulze (GK)
6
2.Stanley Mowbray (DEF)
6
3.Peter Luzhny (DEF)
7
4.Nicky Moncur (DEF)
6
5.David Strachan (MID)
6
6.Ugo Brooking (MID)
7
7.Dennis Makin (MID)
6
8.Craig Murrin (MID)
5
9.Andy Priestley (ATT)
7
10.Del Murrin (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Jesus (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Ian Morris (GK)
0
13.Dean Wilcox (ATT)
0
14.Stan Froggatt (ATT)
0