Lincoln United

One defensive error early in the second half cost North Ferriby at least a point from their thrilling encounter with Lincoln United.

This was a game which Ferriby deserved to get something from but it wasn’t to be.
Manager Neil Allison had asked for a response from his players after the 3-1 defeat at Stamford.

This he got but Ferriby were unable to break down the Lincoln defence to gain something from the game. And it was a hugely disappointed Allison at the end of the game but a man who was in total praise of his players efforts.

“It’s just disappointing and I’m gutted for them because I thought they were brilliant tonight in every position,” he said.

“The work rate was good and I didn’t see any reason to change it as nobody was flagging. But it was a night in which nothing went for us and they came here and tried to catch us with the long ball.

“I said to the lads at halftime the only thing which is going to do you is a lapse of concentration, a set piece or the long ball down the middle. It showed we can get the ball down and play and are a good side when we do it.

“You can be a good side passing it but you need results and maybe we should have had a few shots but we got no real clear sights on goal. Again the lads are working hard to get into these positions and I can’t fault them.”

Ferriby’s commitment showed in the opening few minutes when Chris Bolder was cautioned for a thundering challenge on Richard Butler. But the real hero was Antoni Pecora who had a superb game between the sticks.

Time and again the keeper was forced to pull off save after save as Lincoln carved out chances. These came from outside the box but the 20 year old was in exceptional form.

Ferriby had chances through Gary Bradshaw, Nathan Hotte and Craig Hall but couldn’t quite get on target. It was an end to end game with maybe one chance going to be the difference.

It was a chance which came from a mistake in the Ferriby defence five minute into the second half. A mix up in the Ferriby defence between Andy Thompson and David Cooke saw Lincoln take possession.

Gavin Knight was allowed to take the ball to the edge of the area before placing a shot wide of Pecora. It was to be the only goal of the game and in fairness the only guilt edge chance of the game.

The tempo lifted in the second half as Butler and Ben Brown plus Hotte were all cautioned. Ferriby looked to mount a late challenge on goal with Bradshaw, Cooke, Price and Danny Ryan all going close.

But despite the defeat Ferriby can once again take heart from a spirited performance. It is now only a matter of time before they come off the pitch having taken three well deserved points.

Ferriby: Antoni Pecora, Andy Thompson, Michael Price, Brewster Frizzell, Paul Foot, David Cooke, Craig Hall, Chris Bolder, Nathan Hotte, Gary Bradshaw, Danny Ryan Subs: James McGarry, Alex Davidson, Matty Bloor

Lincoln: Ben Scott, Alex Rodman, Danny Brooks, Chris Glarvey, Ben Brown, Richard Butler, Chris White, Ashley Foyle, Justin Jenkins, Simon Bird, Gavin Knight Subs: Scott Huckerby (for Foyle 86), Gary Walters( for Bird 67), Tom Mallinson

Referee: Mr R Madley Attendance: 126

Match Report - 09.10.07 - UniBond Premier League
	North Ferriby United 0 - 1 Lincoln United
One defensive error early in the second half cost North Ferriby at least a point from their thrilling encounter with Lincoln United. This was a game which Ferriby deserved to get something from but it wasn’t to be. Manager Neil Allison had asked for a response from his players after the 3-1 defeat at Stamford. This he got but Ferriby were unable to break down the Lincoln defence to gain something from the game. And it was a hugely disappointed Allison at the end of the game but a man who was in total praise of his players efforts. “It’s just disappointing and I’m gutted for them because I thought they were brilliant tonight in every position,” he said. “The work rate was good and I didn’t see any reason to change it as nobody was flagging. But it was a night in which nothing went for us and they came here and tried to catch us with the long ball. “I said to the lads at halftime the only thing which is going to do you is a lapse of concentration, a set piece or the long ball down the middle. It showed we can get the ball down and play and are a good side when we do it. “You can be a good side passing it but you need results and maybe we should have had a few shots but we got no real clear sights on goal. Again the lads are working hard to get into these positions and I can’t fault them.” Ferriby’s commitment showed in the opening few minutes when Chris Bolder was cautioned for a thundering challenge on Richard Butler. But the real hero was Antoni Pecora who had a superb game between the sticks. Time and again the keeper was forced to pull off save after save as Lincoln carved out chances. These came from outside the box but the 20 year old was in exceptional form. Ferriby had chances through Gary Bradshaw, Nathan Hotte and Craig Hall but couldn’t quite get on target. It was an end to end game with maybe one chance going to be the difference. It was a chance which came from a mistake in the Ferriby defence five minute into the second half. A mix up in the Ferriby defence between Andy Thompson and David Cooke saw Lincoln take possession. Gavin Knight was allowed to take the ball to the edge of the area before placing a shot wide of Pecora. It was to be the only goal of the game and in fairness the only guilt edge chance of the game. The tempo lifted in the second half as Butler and Ben Brown plus Hotte were all cautioned. Ferriby looked to mount a late challenge on goal with Bradshaw, Cooke, Price and Danny Ryan all going close. But despite the defeat Ferriby can once again take heart from a spirited performance. It is now only a matter of time before they come off the pitch having taken three well deserved points. Ferriby: Antoni Pecora, Andy Thompson, Michael Price, Brewster Frizzell, Paul Foot, David Cooke, Craig Hall, Chris Bolder, Nathan Hotte, Gary Bradshaw, Danny Ryan Subs: James McGarry, Alex Davidson, Matty Bloor Lincoln: Ben Scott, Alex Rodman, Danny Brooks, Chris Glarvey, Ben Brown, Richard Butler, Chris White, Ashley Foyle, Justin Jenkins, Simon Bird, Gavin Knight Subs: Scott Huckerby (for Foyle 86), Gary Walters( for Bird 67), Tom Mallinson Referee: Mr R Madley Attendance: 126