Men's - First Team
Matches
Sat 22 Sep 2012  ·  First Division South
Market Drayton Town
3
3
Lincoln United FC
Men's - First Team
OFF THE MARK

OFF THE MARK

Lincoln United23 Sep 2012 - 13:34
Share via
FacebookTwitter
https://www.pitchero.com/clubs

United got their first point of the new season and it could have been better but could have been worse.

Defensive frailties showed again as we went behind to a goal from skipper Craig Ryan in the 6th minute.

However four minutes later United were level when Scott Coupland netted from the penalty spot. In the 18th minute we took the lead when Chris Funnell found the net.

With Stuart Reddington missing United looked edgy and whilst we had some good spells we were not controlling the game. That resulted in conceding again in the 39th minute when Rhys Sweatnam headed home.

A minute later United lost inflential midfielder Steve Melton through injury. He was replaced by Josh Raby who had a decent game.

By half-time Market Drayton were deservedly in front when Craig Ryan bagged hsi second.

Four minutes after the re-start Chris Funnell levelled for the Whites and this settled us down. We certainly played with much more control after the break and could ourselves a little unfortunate not to have taken all three points.

However we could have lost, Sean Wright doiung brilliantly to clear off the line with Phil McGann stranded but Drayton should have scored. For United second half substitute Andy Hutchinson was lively and hit the post. Jordan Hempenstall might have scored following a great ball from Terry Fleming and Ben Garrick missed a couple of good chances.

Match details

Match date

Sat 22 Sep 2012

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

75

Competition

First Division South
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Platinum Partner - Men's Home Kit & Women's Home and Away Kit - T.R. Weston & Son Ltd
Men's Tracksuit Sponsor & Men's training kit - Lincs Joinery Services Ltd
Pitchside Partner - Pinnacle Plumbing & Heating
Pitchside Partner - Trojan Safety and Risk Management
Pitchside Partner - Lawless Civils Limited
Player Sponsor - Bright Media
Players of the Match and Match Ball Plinth  - McGovern Assessments