Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.


0.00
Charlton Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
Eddie Riggott catches David Strachan on the ankles. Eddie Riggott is shown the yellow card! David Strachan runs off the knock.
3.25
David Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.55
Stan Froggatt catches Andy Finney on the ankles. The referee warns Stan Froggatt to calm down! Andy Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.44
Nicky Moncur threads the ball through to Mervin Barrett. Mervin Barrett makes a simple pass to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniel Jesus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.06
Andy Finney makes a probing pass to Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro hits a low pass to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Charlton Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.55
Mervin Barrett threads a neat ball through to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox sees Stan Froggatt just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stan Froggatt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.49
Darren Walker arcs the ball upfield. Joe Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.10
Eugenio Martinez threads a neat ball through to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Peter Luzhny is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
22.59
Corner kick to Charlton Athletic. Eugenio Martinez chips it out wide. Stanley Mowbray reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.09
Mervin Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Froggatt. Stan Froggatt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Darren Byrne.
36.04
Eugenio Martinez catches Ugo Brooking on the ankles. Eugenio Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Ugo Brooking grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.54
Eugenio Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal plays a one-two with Joe Gilchrist and rushes in on goal... Peter Luzhny clumsily knocks into Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.30
With some swift thinking, Ugo Brooking plays the ball forward to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
45.00
Stanley Mowbray sees Ugo Brooking in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Brooking threads the ball through to Stan Froggatt. Stan Froggatt shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lincoln City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Lincoln City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.30
Ugo Brooking plays the ball forward to Stan Froggatt. Stan Froggatt deftly passes the ball to Dean Wilcox, releasing him through on goal. Dean Wilcox muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Darren Byrne gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.06
Eugenio Martinez barges into Ugo Brooking. The referee calls over Eugenio Martinez again and warns him to calm down! Ugo Brooking hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.15
Nigel Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox knocks the ball forward, putting Stan Froggatt through on goal. Carlton Southgate hacks Stan Froggatt from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
55.28
Andy Finney hits a low pass to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott makes a probing pass between the defence to Alun Mcgreal. Some good footwork from Alun Mcgreal provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.23
Eddie Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Joe Gilchrist is offside!
59.48
Norman Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Riggott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Riggott threads a neat ball through to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Darren Walsh manages to keep it out.
61.18
Norman Le Tissier pushes mid-way up the pitch. Norman Le Tissier hits a low pass to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal plays a one-two with Bill Riggott and rushes in on goal... Alun Mcgreal comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.46
Joe Gilchrist clumsily knocks into Nicky Moncur. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Moncur grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.11
Norman Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Duarte Loureiro. Seeing a gap ahead, Duarte Loureiro plays the ball forward to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.45
Eddie Riggott makes a simple pass to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.48
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Des Atherton replacing Bill Riggott and Paul Wiltord replacing Duarte Loureiro .
89.30
Nigel Gower flicks a high pass forward to Stan Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Stan Froggatt finds some space and shoots from distance but Darren Byrne is on top of it.
90.00
Eddie Riggott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Riggott shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Darren Walsh had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 57.6470588235294 vs 42.3529411764706
Play Area
Home team third: 27.06%, Midfield: 43.53%, Away team third: 29.41%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Riggott of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Darren Walsh (GK)
6
7
3. Peter Luzhny (DEF)
6
4. Nicky Moncur (DEF)
7
7
7
7. Ugo Brooking (MID)
7
8. Nigel Gower (MID)
6
9. Daniel Jesus (ATT)
7
10. Dean Wilcox (ATT)
7
11. Stan Froggatt (ATT)
7

12. Ian Morris (GK)
0
13. Jason Campbell (ATT)
0
14. Craig Murrin (MID)
0

1. Darren Byrne (GK)
7
2. Darren Walker (DEF)
6
4. Andy Finney (DEF)
6
6
8. Eddie Riggott (MID)
9
9. Bill Riggott (ATT)
7
10. Joe Gilchrist (ATT)
5
11. Alun Mcgreal (ATT)
9

12. Des Atherton (MID)
6
13. Paul Wiltord (MID)
6
14. Andre Semedo (ATT)
0