Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,613 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City start the match!
2.14
0-0Alan Sturridge clumsily knocks into Gilles Bower. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Bower runs off the knock.
3.35
0-0Jon White makes a simple pass to Clive Nicholls. Clive Nicholls passes the ball forward to Gilles Bower. Gilles Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.06
0-0Brian Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Bridge. Jonathan Bridge flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Forbes who takes it down. Alberto Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Bower. Gilles Bower powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.57
0-1Matthew Pearce takes it forward alone. Matthew Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Greg Shearer with no chance!! Goal for Mansfield Town!
14.21
Oleg Wainwright pushes up the pitch. Oleg Wainwright decides to run forward with the ball. Oleg Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.32
Robbie Adams threads a neat ball through to Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
26.07
Leon Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Forbes. With great vision, Alberto Forbes plays the ball forward to Gilles Bower who has made a great run into the box. Gilles Bower shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.24
0-2Oleg Wainwright receives the ball from a throw-in from Alan Sturridge. Oleg Wainwright takes it forward alone. Oleg Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Blake controls it well on his chest. Alfred Blake shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Greg Shearer effortlessly smothers it!
32.30
David Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Matthew Pearce. Matthew Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.25
Clive Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes shoots from 20 yards but Warren Fletcher reads it well. Good keeping!
44.50
Danny Pearson sees Alfred Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Mansfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mansfield Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Mansfield Town kick off!
48.16
Jonathan Bridge makes a simple pass to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
53.40
Alan Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Matthew Pearce. Matthew Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Lee Sherwood collects the pass. Lee Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Shearer who gathers it comfortably.
54.50
Luke Jobson makes a probing pass to Gilles Bower. Gilles Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Vernazza.
66.42
David Vernazza makes a simple pass to Danny Pearson. Danny Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
75.31
Clive Nicholls hacks Alan Sturridge from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.01
Jonathan Bridge makes a simple pass to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.00
Robbie Adams makes a probing pass to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.49
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.18
Matthew Pearce takes it forward alone. Matthew Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Tiler.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
31.4%
42.9%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Pearce of Mansfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Greg Shearer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Bridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luke Jobson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Vickers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clive Nicholls (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Alberto Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gilles Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ralph Mcgreal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emile Insley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Kirkland (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Warren Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Sturridge (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Oleg Wainwright (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | David Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robbie Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthew Pearce (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Danny Pearson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alfred Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lee Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nick Pearce (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Darren Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Coppinger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Kanu (ATT) | 0 | |