Guiseley 4, Lincoln United 0 - A storming second-half performance sent the Guiseley supporters home in good heart after they had seen their team tear through the defences of Lincoln United and romp to a fine victory.

The forgettable first half was erased from the memory but it took a stunning save from Guiseley keeper John Lamb to spur the home side into action. The agility Lamb showed with his memorable contribution in the 60th minute left the visitors cursing their luck.

"I thought that was the turning point of the game," said Guiseley manager Neil Parsley.

"It came just at a time when they were enjoying a good spell but we went down the other end and took the lead. After that we never looked like losing. A big win at home is nice for the players and the spectators alike but I must admit it didn't look like a 4-0 at half-time."

The quality of the play, from both sides, in the first half was poor. Though the baked, uneven surface must take some of the blame for that, the players must shoulder their responsibilities in part.

But whatever they serve in the dressing rooms at half-time must be an elixir of life because both sides came out with vigour and determination.

Lincoln hit the bar before Ian Williams sent in a free-kick from the edge of the area that struck the wall and veered towards the unguarded part of Lamb's goal. The keeper was already in mid-air but redistributed his weight before thrusting out a telescopic arm, the fingers of which forced the ball over the bar.

Within four minutes Guiseley, who had also hit the frame of the goal and tested the visitors' keeper in the early moments of the second half, were a goal to the good. A free-kick was chipped in by Clive Freeman and Dave Henry snapped up the chance.

Lincoln keeper Steve Cherry, a veteran of many years with Notts County and the current goalkeeping coach at Lincoln City, made two more good saves but was beaten another three times.

In the 72nd minute, Andy Shuttleworth made it two after the pitch almost denied him. He kept a cool head and waited for the ball to stop rearing up off the rock-hard ground before stroking it in.

He, the diligent Peter Sumner and young winger Bruce Hogg - making his first start from the club - were then retired to the bench and it was time for the substitutes. Alex Nesovic netted a striker's half-volley before Mark Stuart's low drive registered his 19th goal of the season.

"That will give the boys a bit of confidence before tonight's trip to Stocksbridge," added Parsley. The Sheffield outfit lost at home to Farsley Celtic on Saturday but are rumoured to be giving a debut to Chris Waddle tonight.