If you had offered me 1-1 before the start of play I would probably have taken it. As it turned out I left the A-line Arena feeling very disappointed. Not disappointed in my team, but that having done so well to get our noses in front we failed to close out the game and claim the scalp that we deserved.
The crowd's reaction to Exodus Geohaghon's late strike sparked scenes of jubilation on the terraces that would not have looked out of place had we won the FA Cup.
But seconds after I had sent a text message of unconfined joy I looked up horrified to see Dany N’Guessan rounding Lee Harper and sending the visiting supporters into raptures. How cruel football can be sometimes.
There was briefly time for both teams to launch late assaults on the opposition goal, but by then the 3,314 in attendance knew the match was destined to end as a draw.
Still, we should put this entire event into context. We have more than held our own against a League Two side, created far more chances than they did, silenced their fans for the majority of the game, and have left feeling aggrieved that we didn't win. That speaks volumes for how far the team has come in recent times, and that we have no reason to fear going to Sincil Bank in ten days time.
And now I fully expect us to do a professional job in the replay and reach the next round.
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I agree Paul.
The Poppies had by far more and better chances and could have been two or three up at half-time. Second half was just the same and Exodus Geoheagan was definitely man-of-the-match. He took the goal SUPERBLY.
The perennial problem? You're at your weakest straight after you've scored. Sound familiar??
The Imps took their chance and (fortunately for them) forced the replay.
We now know our opponents in the next round - Notts County - so should be no need to give the Poppies any other incentive?!
C'mon you Reds!
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