Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play FC Energie Cottbus in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Stone.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Stone.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
10.53
0-0Chris Thirlwell hacks Nabil Van Vliet from behind! Chris Thirlwell is shown the yellow card! Nabil Van Vliet runs off the knock.
12.08
0-0Nabil Van Vliet sees space and advances. Nabil Van Vliet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.02
0-0Showing composure, Linus Meidt laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Greig. Craig Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nick Davies!
16.20
Thierry Shearer threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Draper who takes it down. Ledley Draper whips in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
20.20
Jakob Palumbo threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig tries a spectacular long range effort but Nick Davies reads it well. Well saved!
24.21
0-0Linus Meidt makes a simple pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.28
Alun Cottee makes a beautiful solo run. Alun Cottee knocks the ball forward to Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.47
Matthias Bräutigam clumsily knocks into Chris Thirlwell. The referee calls over Matthias Bräutigam and shows him a yellow card! Chris Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.55
Scott Liddell makes a probing pass to Nico Poschner. Nico Poschner kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.51
Isaiah Ehiogu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Isaiah Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ruben Schultz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.45
0-0Leonardo Caminero threads a neat ball through to Nabil Van Vliet. Nabil Van Vliet decides to run forward with the ball. Nabil Van Vliet threads the ball through to Matthias Bräutigam but he's offside!
40.03
Mervin Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.52
Isaiah Ehiogu brings the ball forward. Isaiah Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ruben Schultz easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
Linus Meidt threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
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. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Lincoln City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.54
0-0Matthias Bräutigam hacks Alun Cottee from behind! The referee calls over Matthias Bräutigam and warns him to calm down! Alun Cottee grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.52
Eddie Oakley barges into Alexander Bartsch. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Bartsch runs off the knock.
61.27
Mervin Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.19
0-0Scott Vassell comes in with a very late challenge on Alexander Bartsch. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Alexander Bartsch runs off the knock.
66.28
Nico Poschner hits a low pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.06
Nabil Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
71.47
Mervin Stamp advances with the ball. Mervin Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Harrison but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.29
Linus Meidt sees space and advances. Linus Meidt cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Linus Meidt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Nick Davies manages to gather it.
83.12
0-0Linus Meidt catches Mervin Stamp on the ankles. Linus Meidt is given a warning by the referee! Mervin Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.12
0-1Linus Meidt passes the ball forward to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam passes the ball forward to Craig Greig. Craig Greig tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.46
Nico Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Bräutigam controls it well on his chest. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Mervin Stamp flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Oakley who takes it down. Eddie Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Draper. Ledley Draper makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Ruben Schultz.
90.00
0-1Isaiah Ehiogu takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Leonardo Caminero reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Greig 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Greig of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
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)
7
7. Mervin Stamp (MID)
6
8. Paolo Harrison (ATT)
6
9. Scott Vassell (ATT)
3
10. Eddie Oakley (ATT)
5
11. Ledley Draper (ATT)
6
12. P. Gilberto Di Fabio (MID)
0
13. Jermaine Charlton (DEF)
0
14. Davide Tiribocchi (GK)
0
1. Ruben Schultz (GK)
7
2. Leonardo Caminero (DEF)
6
3. Scott Liddell (DEF)
6
4. Alexander Bartsch (DEF)
6
5. Marc Hässler (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Palumbo (MID)
6
7. Linus Meidt (MID)
7
8. Nabil Van Vliet (MID)
7
9. Nico Poschner (MID)
6
10. Matthias Bräutigam (ATT)
6
11. Craig Greig (ATT)
8
12. Albrecht Basler (ATT)
0
13. Morris Godber (ATT)
0
14. Sven Riemann (MID)
0