Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 4,808 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Neville.


0.00
Lincoln City get the match underway!
9.44
Stanley Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Dion Mcgreal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Dion Mcgreal stretches the opposition's defence. Dion Mcgreal plays a quick one-two with Nwankwo Plowright and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Dion Mcgreal provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.00
Wes Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Bishop but he's offside!
22.35
Dale Hackworth sees space and advances. Dale Hackworth plays a quick one-two with Alan Johnson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Dale Hackworth provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Eoin Pearce has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.24
Dion Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Plowright and advances towards the goal... Daniel Jesus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.23
David Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Plowright. Some silky footwork from Nwankwo Plowright provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
33.40
Ugo Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Plowright. Nwankwo Plowright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Malcolm Sherwood is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.09
David Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Jesus who brings the ball under control. Daniel Jesus advances inside the box! Daniel Jesus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
39.48
Ugo Brooking takes it forward alone. Ugo Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
40.11
Wes Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop makes a probing pass to Jonathan Campbell but he's offside!
45.00
Dion Mcgreal makes a run forward as Mervin Barrett takes the throw-in. Dion Mcgreal skillfully chests the ball down. Dion Mcgreal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dion Mcgreal plays a one-two with Daniel Jesus and rushes in on goal... Dion Mcgreal rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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.

45.00
Macclesfield Town start the second half!
51.09
Dion Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Plowright. Nwankwo Plowright rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Malcolm Sherwood!
57.35
Scott Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Sinclair. Wes Sinclair passes the ball forward to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Campbell and advances towards the goal... Dennis Flintlock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
60.45
Mario Bucchi plays the ball forward to Wes Sinclair. Wes Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Campbell. Jonathan Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eoin Pearce smothers it!
65.08
David Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Wes Sinclair. David Strachan is warned by the referee! Wes Sinclair carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.35
David Strachan threads the ball through to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus threads the ball through into the box. Dean Wilcox strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.16
Dale Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Greg Bishop. Greg Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.29
Scott Wiltord advances with the ball. Scott Wiltord runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
79.54
Dale Hackworth makes a simple pass to Dennis Flintlock. Dennis Flintlock plays a scrappy one-two with Greg Bishop and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dennis Flintlock rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.04
Wes Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Alan Johnson who takes it down. Alan Johnson puts a great ball through. Dennis Flintlock runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.29
David Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Dean Wilcox provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 43.75 vs 56.25
Play Area
Home team third: 34.38%, Midfield: 46.88%, Away team third: 18.75%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dion Mcgreal of Lincoln City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Scott Wiltord (DEF)
6
4. Nick Philips (DEF)
6
5. Mario Bucchi (DEF)
6
8
7. Wes Sinclair (MID)
6
9. Greg Bishop (ATT)
6
11. Alan Johnson (ATT)
6

14. Lomano Lineker (DEF)
0

1. Eoin Pearce (GK)
6
6
3. Peter Luzhny (DEF)
6
4. Nicky Moncur (DEF)
6
6
6. Dion Mcgreal (MID)
9
7
8. Ugo Brooking (MID)
6
10. Daniel Jesus (ATT)
8
11. Dean Wilcox (ATT)
8

12. Darren Walsh (GK)
0
13. Nigel Gower (MID)
0
14. Stan Froggatt (ATT)
0