Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Shota Human | S. Human |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Nick Davies | N. Davies | |||||||||
| Stan Goodwin | S. Goodwin | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Luke Kerr | L. Kerr | |||||||||
| Marcel Riel | M. Riel |  | 67 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 59 | | Thierry Shearer | T. Shearer | ||||||||
| Manuel Abbiati | M. Abbiati |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Chris Thirlwell | C. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Dino Brambilla | D. Brambilla | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Alun Cottee | A. Cottee | |||||||||
| Emanuele Malafronte | E. Malafronte | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Isaiah Ehiogu | I. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Jody Eadie | J. Eadie | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Mervin Stamp | M. Stamp | |||||||||
| Kelvin Bailey | K. Bailey | | 52 | M | | | 8 | | A | 61 | | Paolo Harrison | P. Harrison | ||||||||
| Pablo Ruiz | P. Ruiz |  | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Scott Vassell | S. Vassell | |||||||||
| Guerino Russo | G. Russo | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Eddie Oakley | E. Oakley | |||||||||
| Ivan Mora | I. Mora | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Ledley Draper | L. Draper | |||||||||
| Cristian Di Fabio | C. Di Fabio | | 50 | D | | 12 | | M | 54 | | P. Gilberto Di Fabio | P. Di Fabio | |||||||||
| Gavin Morton | G. Morton |  | 52 | M | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Jermaine Charlton | J. Charlton | |||||||||
| Giordano Mantelli | G. Mantelli | | 50 | A | | 14 | | G | 51 | | Davide Tiribocchi | D. Tiribocchi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 4,634 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off!
2.55
0-0Emanuele Malafronte changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emanuele Malafronte runs straight at the defence! Emanuele Malafronte shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.45
Mervin Stamp threads a neat ball through to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
6.24
Emanuele Malafronte threads a neat ball through to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.22
0-0Isaiah Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper knocks the ball forward to Eddie Oakley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.36
0-0Luke Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Abbiati.
12.45
0-0Alun Cottee threads a neat ball through to Mervin Stamp. Mervin Stamp threads the ball through to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Shota Human manages to gather it.
16.45
0-0Eddie Oakley clumsily knocks into Manuel Abbiati. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Abbiati stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.10
1-0Emanuele Malafronte flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Russo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guerino Russo knocks the ball forward, putting Pablo Ruiz through on goal. Pablo Ruiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Nick Davies is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.52
Stan Goodwin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Eadie. With a delightful solo run, Jody Eadie stretches the opposition's defence. Jody Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ivan Mora!
32.27
Emanuele Malafronte flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mora controls it well on his chest. Ivan Mora skips past Thierry Shearer! Ivan Mora muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.22
Jody Eadie plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Thirlwell.
34.46
2-0Manuel Abbiati barges into Isaiah Ehiogu. Manuel Abbiati is given a warning by the referee! Isaiah Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.33
Mervin Stamp picks a pass forward to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Goodwin.
45.00
Thierry Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Harrison collects the pass. Paolo Harrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Riel.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lincoln City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lincoln City get the second half underway!
48.26
Stan Goodwin flicks a high pass forward to Emanuele Malafronte who brings the ball under control. Emanuele Malafronte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from long range. Nick Davies effortlessly gets down and covers it.
49.02
Manuel Abbiati hits a low pass to Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.47
Dino Brambilla decides to run forward with the ball. Dino Brambilla plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Ruiz and advances towards the goal... Dino Brambilla shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.41
Thierry Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Stamp who brings the ball neatly under control. Mervin Stamp makes a simple pass to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
60.11
Jody Eadie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jody Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Nick Davies.
61.18
Corner kick to Arsenal. Kelvin Bailey plays it to the far post. Nick Davies gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
66.46
Manuel Abbiati makes a probing pass to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz edges inside the box! Pablo Ruiz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nick Davies manages to gather it.
81.07
3-0Marcel Riel clumsily knocks into Paolo Harrison. The referee calls over Marcel Riel and warns him to calm down! Paolo Harrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.44
Jody Eadie threads the ball through to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Mervin Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pablo Ruiz 18 Ivan Mora 25 Dino Brambilla 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Shota Human (GK)
7
2. Stan Goodwin (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Riel (DEF)
5
4. Manuel Abbiati (DEF)
7
5. Dino Brambilla (MID)
9
6. Emanuele Malafronte (MID)
8
7. Jody Eadie (MID)
8
8. Kelvin Bailey (MID)
6
9. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
9
10. Guerino Russo (ATT)
6
11. Ivan Mora (ATT)
8
12. Cristian Di Fabio (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Morton (MID)
0
14. Giordano Mantelli (ATT)
0
1. Nick Davies (GK)
7
2. Luke Kerr (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Chris Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5. Alun Cottee (DEF)
6
6. Isaiah Ehiogu (MID)
6
7. Mervin Stamp (MID)
7
8. Paolo Harrison (ATT)
6
9. Scott Vassell (ATT)
6
10. Eddie Oakley (ATT)
6
11. Ledley Draper (ATT)
6
12. P. Gilberto Di Fabio (MID)
0
13. Jermaine Charlton (DEF)
0
14. Davide Tiribocchi (GK)
0