Match Report
| Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Henry Unsworth | H. Unsworth |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Davide Tiribocchi | D. Tiribocchi | |||||||||
| Steve Adams | S. Adams | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Luke Kerr | L. Kerr | |||||||||
| Richard Wilcox | R. Wilcox | | 57 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 59 | | Thierry Shearer | T. Shearer | ||||||||
| Cristiano Valente | C. Valente |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Chris Thirlwell | C. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Nick Dodd | N. Dodd | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Alun Cottee | A. Cottee | |||||||||
| Nigel Robson | N. Robson | | 74 | M | | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Isaiah Ehiogu | I. Ehiogu | ||||||||
| Simon Scales | S. Scales | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Marcus Simonsen | M. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Ronnie Simonsen | R. Simonsen | | 60 | A | | 8 | | A | 75 | | Alexandre Reis | A. Reis | |||||||||
| Mick Fortune | M. Fortune | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Paolo Harrison | P. Harrison | |||||||||
| Mark Stuart | M. Stuart | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Scott Vassell | S. Vassell | |||||||||
| Syd Bloomer | S. Bloomer | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Eddie Oakley | E. Oakley | |||||||||
| Neil Pearce | N. Pearce | | 66 | M | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Mervin Stamp | M. Stamp | |||||||||
| Marcus Salako | M. Salako | | 62 | M | | 13 | | D | 53 | | Jermaine Charlton | J. Charlton | |||||||||
| Thierry Kasper | T. Kasper | | 53 | G | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Jonathan Bramble | J. Bramble | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 9,157 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Macclesfield Town and Lincoln City are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Naylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Macclesfield Town and Lincoln City are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Naylor.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
0-0With some swift thinking, Chris Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Isaiah Ehiogu. Isaiah Ehiogu hits a low pass to Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley tries a spectacular long range effort but Henry Unsworth reads it well. Excellent keeping!
4.47
0-0With a delightful solo run, Simon Scales stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Scales shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
6.22
0-0Simon Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer passes the ball forward but Mark Stuart is offside!
9.32
0-0Chris Thirlwell comes in with a late challenge on Mick Fortune. The referee calls over Chris Thirlwell and shows him a yellow card! Mick Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.30
Simon Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Stuart. Mark Stuart knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Davide Tiribocchi. Excellent save.
12.07
Nigel Robson flicks a high ball forward to Syd Bloomer who gracefully takes it down. Syd Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.46
Thierry Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.34
0-0Nigel Robson hits a low pass to Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davide Tiribocchi who gathers it comfortably.
22.20
Simon Scales passes the ball forward to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.59
Marcus Simonsen passes the ball forward to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance but Henry Unsworth reads it well. Fabulous save!
33.21
0-0Macclesfield Town are in full control of this game.
34.46
Marcus Simonsen hacks Simon Scales from behind! The referee calls over Marcus Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Simon Scales runs off the knock.
36.57
Without breaking stride, Simon Scales plays the ball forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davide Tiribocchi who gathers it comfortably.
39.27
Nigel Robson makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
40.05
Luke Kerr hits a low pass to Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen passes the ball forward to Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Valente.
42.02
Marcus Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Harrison. Paolo Harrison knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Macclesfield Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town get the second half underway!
48.31
0-0Richard Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Harrison. The referee warns Richard Wilcox to calm down! Paolo Harrison runs off the knock.
51.44
Chris Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen hits a low pass to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis whips in a cross ball towards Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.25
Isaiah Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.54
Nigel Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.55
1-0Nick Dodd threads a neat ball through to Simon Scales. Simon Scales makes a probing pass to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
65.24
Chris Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Harrison controls it well on his chest. Paolo Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.43
Luke Kerr receives the ball from a throw-in from Thierry Shearer. Luke Kerr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Simonsen. Marcus Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Vassell. Scott Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but Henry Unsworth reads it well. Quality keeping!
71.22
Cristiano Valente makes a probing pass to Simon Scales. Simon Scales darts forward. Simon Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Bloomer. Syd Bloomer makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.28
Syd Bloomer comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Shearer. The referee calls over Syd Bloomer and shows him a yellow card! Thierry Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.19
Alun Cottee advances with the ball. Alun Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Oakley controls it well on his chest. Eddie Oakley plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Harrison and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Eddie Oakley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.52
1-1Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Marcus Salako replacing Nigel Robson .
81.14
Nick Dodd clumsily knocks into Alexandre Reis. The referee brings Nick Dodd to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandre Reis runs off the knock.
83.10
Chris Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Oakley. Eddie Oakley makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Henry Unsworth!
89.54
1-1Simon Scales catches Isaiah Ehiogu on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Ehiogu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Marcus Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Shots on Target
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Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Henry Unsworth (GK)
8
2. Steve Adams (DEF)
6
3. Richard Wilcox (DEF)
5
4. Cristiano Valente (DEF)
6
5. Nick Dodd (DEF)
6
6. Nigel Robson (MID)
8
7. Simon Scales (MID)
8
8. Ronnie Simonsen (ATT)
7
9. Mick Fortune (ATT)
6
10. Mark Stuart (ATT)
6
11. Syd Bloomer (ATT)
8
12. Neil Pearce (MID)
0
13. Marcus Salako (MID)
6
14. Thierry Kasper (GK)
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)
8
7. Marcus Simonsen (MID)
7
8. Alexandre Reis (ATT)
6
9. Paolo Harrison (ATT)
9
10. Scott Vassell (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Oakley (ATT)
6
12. Mervin Stamp (MID)
0
13. Jermaine Charlton (DEF)
0
14. Jonathan Bramble (DEF)
0