Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 4,487 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ljungberg.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ljungberg.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off the first half!
3.14
0-0Paul Flintlock barges into Mervin Barrett. The referee warns Paul Flintlock to calm down! Mervin Barrett runs off the knock.
6.10
0-0Dean Wilcox catches Sol Kasper on the ankles. The referee brings Dean Wilcox to one side and gives him a warning! Sol Kasper gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.44
0-1Mervin Barrett surges forward with the ball. Mervin Barrett skips past Theo Schomaker! Mervin Barrett comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.29
0-1Andy Bastin flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stockdale controls it well on his chest. Danny Stockdale shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
18.17
0-1Luca Pavenic clumsily knocks into Dean Wilcox. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Wilcox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.01
0-1Peter Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Ugo Brooking. Ugo Brooking sees Dean Wilcox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stephen Sullivan is on top of it.
26.56
Aaron Latuheru passes the ball forward to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.44
Mervin Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.44
Mervin Barrett makes an attacking run forward. Mervin Barrett plays a one-two with Daniel Jesus and rushes in on goal... Mervin Barrett shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Stephen Sullivan had no chance!! Goal for Lincoln City!
40.02
0-2Ugo Brooking threads a neat ball through to Stan Froggatt. Stan Froggatt passes the ball forward but Dean Wilcox is offside!
45.00
Ernest Sier hacks Nicky Moncur from behind! The referee brings Ernest Sier to one side and gives him a warning! Nicky Moncur runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Lincoln City kick off the second half!
54.19
0-2Aaron Latuheru controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Mowbray.
55.20
Stephen Ritchie threads the ball through to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest Sier. Ernest Sier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.35
0-2Manchester City have made 2 substitutions with Jonas Jung replacing Ernest Sier and Jonathan Mendonca replacing Brendan Formon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.39
Luca Pavenic flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Mendonca. Jonathan Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
65.46
Mervin Barrett flicks a high pass forward to Stan Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Stan Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
67.25
Aaron Latuheru makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Jung. Jonas Jung connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
69.17
Stanley Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Brooking. Ugo Brooking threads a neat ball through to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stephen Sullivan gets down and covers it.
71.09
Theo Schomaker flicks a high pass forward. Paul Flintlock controls it well on his chest. Paul Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Jung controls it well on his chest. Jonas Jung tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.31
Peter Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Barrett picks a pass forward to Stan Froggatt. Stan Froggatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
81.00
Ugo Brooking sees Dean Wilcox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Wilcox knocks the ball forward, putting Stan Froggatt through on goal. Stan Froggatt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.17
Stanley Mowbray hits a low pass to Mervin Barrett. Without breaking stride, Mervin Barrett plays the ball forward to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.04
Showing composure, Luca Pavenic plays the ball forward to Paul Flintlock. Showing composure, Paul Flintlock laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Bastin. Andy Bastin shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.19
Jonathan Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Andy Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Bastin shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
87.08
Jonas Jung hacks Peter Luzhny from behind! The referee brings Jonas Jung to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Mervin Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
27%
41.9%
31.1%
Scorers
| Mervin Barrett 9, 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Barrett of Lincoln City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luca Pavenic (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Sol Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Theo Schomaker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aaron Latuheru (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brendan Formon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Flintlock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Bastin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernest Sier (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Danny Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonas Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Davies (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Mendonca (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Darren Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stanley Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicky Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mervin Barrett (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | David Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Brooking (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nigel Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Wilcox (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stan Froggatt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Morris (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Murrin (MID) | 0 | |