One Good But Also One Bad Result

29th March 2008

There was much joy on Easter Monday when a superb performance saw Lincoln City defeat Hereford United by a 2-1 scoreline at Sincil Bank.

However, there was some disappointing news as imps' midfielder Scott Kerr was sent-off for violent conduct and will now miss four matches. Whether Kerr's tackle was worthy of a red card has created quite a debate and seems to depend upon where you were sitting in Sincil Bank. Having reviewed video evidence, Lincoln City FC decided against appealing against the decision.

Kerr's dismissal came in the 28th minute, but surprisingly against the odds, Lincoln took the lead in the 30th minute. It was a superb solo goal from winger Dany N'Guessan, who just kept running forward before sending a low shot into the net for 1-0. The goal was the trigger for Lincoln to replace striker Jamie Forrester for 17-year-old midfielder Martin Pembleton, who was making his Imps' debut.

Imps' goalkeeper Alan Marriott showed why he should be offered a new contract at the end of season, as he produced several excellent saves to deny Hereford an equaliser. However, the visitors did draw level in the 61st minute via a goal from Gary Hooper.

Lincoln enjoyed some good fortune in the 80th minute when Clint Easton was adjudged to have pushed Ben Wright over inside the penalty area. It was a soft penalty to concede but N'Guessan did not waste the opportunity and scored to make the score 2-1 to Lincoln.

Alas, there was not much joy on Saturday when Lincoln lost 4-0 at Peterborough United. In fact, you could say that it was men against boys as Lincoln started with three teenagers - Danny Hone, Lenell John-Lewis and Martin Pembleton - plus twenty-year olds Shane Clarke, N'Guessan and Paul Green.

Peterborough showed that they were eager to score an early goal, and only saves from Marriott prevented Peterborough scoring before the 14th minute. It was then that Aaron McLean scored after Marriott had punched two George Boyd shots away. Unfortunately, the second punch fell kindly for McLean, who scored.

Surprisingly, the score remained at 1-0 to Peterborough as the second half began. Alas, it took just two second half minutes for Peterborough to double their lead as they took advantage of Lincoln losing Green to off-field treatment. Scott Rendell was the architect as his cross was neatly finished by McLean in the 48th minute.

A 55th minute Peterborough throw-in saw them score a third as Rendell took advantage of some hesitant defending. There was a fine Peterborough move in the 66th minute which sadly ended with a fourth goal for the home side. Ex-Imp Dean Keates played in a free-kick, which then saw McLean pass to Rendell who slotted the ball past Marriott.

Overall, a disappointing day at Peterborough but The Posh showed just why they are the League Two leaders.

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