Imps Rue Second Half Display

8th March 2008

Lincoln City were left to rue a poor second half display on Friday evening at Chesterfield. The match ended 4-1 to Chesterfield, as a lacklustre Imps' side capitulated during the second half.

The first half was a reasonably even affair, as neither side really created any golden opportunities except in the 38th minute when Chesterfield scored the opening goal. Chesterfield had won a serious of attacking throw-ins; the third eventually reached Lloyd Kerry, who scored from 10-yards out.

The score became 2-0 in the 51st minute when the impressive Jack Lester skipped past a couple of Lincoln defenders before sending the ball past Imps' goalkeeper Alan Marriott. This seemed to revitalise Lincoln and they reduced the deficit six minutes later when Louis Dodds' cross fell to Ben Wright, who had a an easy tap-in for 1-2.

Unfortunately, Lincoln switched off at this point and almost from a counterattack, Chesterfield scored in the 59th minute. Yet again, it was Lester whose skill turned The Imps' defence inside out. Lester found the space to tee-up Peter Leven, who sent a low shot past Marriott.

Lincoln then became a shadow of their recent selves, as Chesterfield dominated the remainder of the second half. The scoring was complete in the 80th minute when Jamie Ward rounded Marriott before unselfishly passing to Kerry, who scored a simple tap-in.

The one positive news of this week is that Lincoln are exploring whether they can keep Dodds in a permanent deal. However, much depends on whether Dodds' parent club Leicester City offer him a contract extension.

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