Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Lincoln City get the match underway!
3.35
Steffen Bohinen advances with the ball. Steffen Bohinen lofts in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.51
Ben Watson advances with the ball. Ben Watson shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.41
Les Myers clumsily knocks into Ashley Beckham. Les Myers is warned by the referee! Ashley Beckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.24
David Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Les Myers. Les Myers tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.38
David Gallacher catches Harris Willems on the ankles. The referee calls over David Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Harris Willems stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.13
Harris Willems makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Milburn.
20.13
Tonci Seric knocks the ball forward to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ashley Burbage is on top of it.
21.16
Tonci Seric knocks the ball forward to Les Myers. Les Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.01
David Gallacher passes the ball forward to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin finds some space and shoots from distance. Mark Dublin scores for Gillingham!!
28.51
David Gallacher sees space and advances. David Gallacher goes all the way! David Gallacher tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.39
Duncan Allman takes it forward alone. Duncan Allman plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Hacembruch Espinoza and rushes in on goal... Duncan Allman shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Warren Bailey easily smothers it!
39.25
Steffen Bohinen takes it forward alone. Steffen Bohinen tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
Jero Dossantos clumsily knocks into Valerio Ziliani. The referee calls over Jero Dossantos and warns him to calm down! Valerio Ziliani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
48.04
Steffen Bohinen sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Bohinen shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ashley Burbage.
53.09
Colin Milburn knocks the ball forward to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric kicks a strong pass forward to Les Myers. Les Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.34
Lincoln City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.53
Tonci Seric hacks Stanley Gordon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Gordon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.47
Stanley Gordon passes the ball forward to Aaron Bridges. Aaron Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
66.03
Ben Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Myers. Les Myers whips in a cross ball towards Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
69.01
Stanley Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Bridges. Aaron Bridges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.49
Ben Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Ashley Burbage had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
84.08
Tonci Seric advances with the ball. Tonci Seric lofts in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers flicks the ball with his head. Ashley Burbage is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.47
Ashley Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Gordon. Stanley Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Les Myers of Gillingham
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
32.9%
47.1%
20%