Lincoln beats Cambridge United in a thrilling match
Lincoln City secured a 2-0 victory over Cambridge United in a match played at the Cledara Abbey Stadium in Cambridge.
The game started with a fast pace and both teams had chances to score. Lincoln opened the scoring in the 26th minute when F. Draper finished a precise cross from T. Darikwa into the back of the net.
The match remained intense and in the 68th minute, B. Cadamarteri doubled Lincoln’s lead after an assist from A. Jackson.
The encounter was characterized by intensity and yellow cards, with J. Makama (Lincoln) and D. N’Lundulu (Cambridge United) being booked in the first half. In the second half, B. Cadamarteri (Lincoln) and A. Jackson (Lincoln) were also cautioned.
Despite Cambridge United’s dominance in possession (61% compared to Lincoln’s 39%), the visiting team was more effective in attack, with 10 shots on goal compared to the home team’s 4.
In summary, a deserved victory for Lincoln City who took all three points in an exciting and intense encounter.
Substitutions lincoln: at minute 5 F. Draper came in and B. House went out., at minute 46 B. Cadamarteri came in and J. Makama went out., at minute 65 T. Bayliss came in and J. Moylan went out., at minute 65 T. Hamer came in and E. Ring went out., at minute 81 J. J. McKiernan came in and F. Draper went out.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 65 S. Kaikai came in and J. Brophy went out., at minute 65 D. Barton came in and J. Gibbons went out., at minute 73 R. Loft came in and B. Njoku went out., at minute 79 E. Kachunga came in and M. L. Emmanuel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cambridge United
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