Today’s match of the 22nd fixture of Toolstation Northern Counties East League – Division One witnessed the 14th consecutive defeat of Lincoln Moorlands Railway FC versus local rivals Grimsby.
Moorlands line up: Garry Doran (GK), Zak Johnson, Alex Mackinder, Ward Laderhood, Christopher Skipper, Ryan Hitwell, Joshua Scohfield, Greg Andrews, Adam Croft, Cameron Heap, Geno Robinson.
Grimsby line up: Scott Drury (GK), Andrew Appleby, Kyle Benslby, Tom Summers, Carl Martin ©, Callum Hyland, James Petronzio, Jason Flint, Jamie Coulson, Jack Debnam, Lee Croft
Lincoln moorlands versus Grimsby started intense. It’s a 6-point match for both teams as they’re both bottom of the table. Lincoln moorlands at the beginning of the match started tense arguing every decision made by the referee. Grimsby however, started the game calm and focused and created two chances. Grimsby are playing this derby under the supervision of a new coach who is looking forward to help Grimsby get out of the position
Second half started with Moors dominating looking for their first goal. 50th minute the Grimsby keeper Scott Drury came out of his goal, tackled Adam strongly and the referee whistled a foul for Moors. Later, Lee Croft added a 3rd goal for Grimsby. Grimsby were the better side in both halves. 60th minute, Grimsby added the fourth goal from Jamie Coulson. At this point of the match, Moors knew they had no hope winning this match. Referee sent off player Gregg Andrews from the local side, after a strong tackle on Lee Croft who was substituted by Jacob Wilson. Both teams stopped initiatives as Grimsby had the 3 points in their pocket. The red card had affected the Moors. 11 was substituted by number 16 in the 70th minute. Grimsby almost added their fifth of the game from number 9’s header. 15 minutes before the end, Moors were still behind. 5 minutes left to full time, Grimsby were still ahead 4-0. This is one of the worst runs in football with 14 consecutive defeats. Red card for Moorlands Leigh Wardman comes two minutes before full time. Grimsby ball hit the right hand side post after a magnificent free kick from Jack Debnam. Substitute Jacob Wilson added the fifth goal of the match in the 90th minute. Jamie Coulson added his fourth goal and sixth of the match. Moorlands get to celebrate their first goal at the end of the match. Match ended 6-1.
The Moorlands coach Mick he was not satisfied with the effort his lads put today: “no no, I’m not satisfied with how the performance was.” and insisted his team must continue: “tomorrow morning you wake up, put your self up again don’t you?”