Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Marvin Smith | M. Smith |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Davide Tiribocchi | D. Tiribocchi | |||||||||
| Teddy Crooks | T. Crooks | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Luke Kerr | L. Kerr | |||||||||
| Steven Nicholls | S. Nicholls | | 72 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 59 | | Thierry Shearer | T. Shearer | ||||||||
| Titus Huckerby | T. Huckerby | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Chris Thirlwell | C. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Gabriel Duran | G. Duran |  | 47 | M | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Alun Cottee | A. Cottee | |||||||||
| Joe Lawrence | J. Lawrence | | 48 | G | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Isaiah Ehiogu | I. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Simon Drake | S. Drake | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Marcus Simonsen | M. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Carlton Marsden | C. Marsden | | 50 | M | | | 8 | | A | 75 |  | Alexandre Reis | A. Reis | ||||||||
| Warren Young | W. Young | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Paolo Harrison | P. Harrison | |||||||||
| Stan Burbage | S. Burbage | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Scott Vassell | S. Vassell | |||||||||
| Terry King | T. King | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Eddie Oakley | E. Oakley | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Venus | N. Venus | | 72 | A | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Mervin Stamp | M. Stamp | |||||||||
| Diogo Carvalho | D. Carvalho | | 62 | D | | 13 | | D | 53 | | Jermaine Charlton | J. Charlton | |||||||||
| David Collymore | D. Collymore | | 57 | A | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Jonathan Bramble | J. Bramble | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 9,039 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth 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 Jody Bolton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth 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 Jody Bolton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Lincoln City kick off!
3.27
0-0Chris Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
6.53
Joe Lawrence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joe Lawrence shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
10.31
0-0Warren Young hacks Alun Cottee from behind! Warren Young is shown the yellow card! Alun Cottee stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.40
Chris Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.17
Titus Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Carlton Marsden. Carlton Marsden makes a simple pass to Warren Young. Warren Young skips past Chris Thirlwell! Some silky footwork from Warren Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
21.30
0-0Isaiah Ehiogu hacks Carlton Marsden from behind! Isaiah Ehiogu is given a warning by the referee! Carlton Marsden runs off the knock.
22.24
Joe Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Terry King. Terry King shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.39
0-0Teddy Crooks threads a neat ball through to Carlton Marsden. Carlton Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Stan Burbage holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davide Tiribocchi who gathers it comfortably.
26.37
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.37
0-0Teddy Crooks knocks the ball forward to Joe Lawrence. Joe Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Warren Young. Warren Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
30.37
Simon Drake hacks Isaiah Ehiogu from behind! Simon Drake is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Ehiogu runs off the knock.
32.05
Isaiah Ehiogu barges into Joe Lawrence. The referee calls over Isaiah Ehiogu and shows him a yellow card! Joe Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.01
0-1Marcus Simonsen hits a low pass to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.24
With a delightful solo run, Joe Lawrence stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage makes a deft header. It's there!! Davide Tiribocchi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Joe Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry King. Terry King knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Young. Warren Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Warren Young!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth get the second half underway!
49.34
Isaiah Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Scott Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.11
Isaiah Ehiogu catches Simon Drake on the ankles. Isaiah Ehiogu is given another warning by the referee! Simon Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.41
Chris Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Reis who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Marvin Smith is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.30
Teddy Crooks flicks a high ball forward to Simon Drake who takes it down. Simon Drake surges forward with the ball. Simon Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Young. With a superhuman jump, Warren Young connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Davide Tiribocchi.
60.17
Carlton Marsden sees Stan Burbage in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Shearer.
61.58
Steven Nicholls lofts the ball long. Stan Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.48
Marcus Simonsen makes a probing pass to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Smith who gathers it comfortably.
66.46
Marcus Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Reis who takes it down. Alexandre Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.33
2-2Marcus Simonsen brings the ball forward. Marcus Simonsen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paolo Harrison is offside!
69.29
Marcus Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.52
Steven Nicholls makes a simple pass to Simon Drake. Simon Drake flicks a high pass forward. Warren Young controls it well on his chest. Warren Young lofts in a cross ball towards Terry King. Terry King directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
77.18
Marcus Simonsen makes a simple pass to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
78.26
Joe Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry King. Terry King whips in a cross ball towards Stan Burbage. Stan Burbage beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Davide Tiribocchi, sees it late!! Goal for Portsmouth!
85.14
Marcus Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Huckerby.
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
| Stan Burbage 39, 78 Warren Young 45 | Scott Vassell 36 Eddie Oakley 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marvin Smith (GK)
6
2. Teddy Crooks (DEF)
7
3. Steven Nicholls (DEF)
6
4. Titus Huckerby (DEF)
6
5. Gabriel Duran (MID)
6
6. Joe Lawrence (GK)
8
7. Simon Drake (MID)
6
8. Carlton Marsden (MID)
6
9. Warren Young (ATT)
7
10. Stan Burbage (ATT)
9
11. Terry King (ATT)
7
12. Nwankwo Venus (ATT)
0
13. Diogo Carvalho (DEF)
0
14. David Collymore (ATT)
0
1. Davide Tiribocchi (GK)
6
2. Luke Kerr (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Chris Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5. Alun Cottee (DEF)
6
6. Isaiah Ehiogu (MID)
5
7. Marcus Simonsen (MID)
7
8. Alexandre Reis (ATT)
6
9. Paolo Harrison (ATT)
6
10. Scott Vassell (ATT)
7
11. Eddie Oakley (ATT)
8
12. Mervin Stamp (MID)
0
13. Jermaine Charlton (DEF)
0
14. Jonathan Bramble (DEF)
0