Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 7,599 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.
0.00
Bury kick off the first half!
2.20
Oliver Breitner makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Breitner deftly passes the ball to Colin Kasper, releasing him through on goal. Some superb footwork from Colin Kasper provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.54
Oliver Breitner sees Martin Vasari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Vasari advances inside the box! Martin Vasari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Michael Patterson!
15.20
Syd Swift flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhlig controls it well on his chest. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Oliver Cziommer punches it away to safety.
16.45
Oliver Breitner takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Oliver Zick. Oliver Zick threads a neat ball through to Sean Maini. Sean Maini plays a one-two with Cedric Abbas and rushes in on goal... Sean Maini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.57
Oliver Breitner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari rushes past Richard Simonsen! Martin Vasari strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Michael Patterson reads it well. Fabulous save!
21.39
Oliver Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Maini. Sean Maini makes a deft header. Michael Patterson picks it out of the air!
22.25
Fabien Guei passes the ball forward to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Maini. Sean Maini runs straight at the defence! Sean Maini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.15
Oliver Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari puts a great ball through. Cedric Abbas runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.16
Des Murphy kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson shoots from long range but somehow Oliver Cziommer manages to keep it out.
33.20
Oliver Breitner passes the ball forward to Sean Maini. Sean Maini runs straight at the defence! Sean Maini cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.21
39.32
Didier Collin knocks the ball forward to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner hits a low pass to Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Patterson who gathers it comfortably.
40.56
Oliver Zick hits a low pass to Sean Maini. Sean Maini shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.05
Syd Swift comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Breitner. The referee calls over Syd Swift and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Breitner runs off the knock.
44.30
Syd Swift flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Chris Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhlig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Röhlig shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
47.02
Oliver Zick surges forward with the ball. Oliver Zick plays a one-two with Cedric Abbas and rushes in on goal... Oliver Zick comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Michael Patterson reads it well. Nice save!
53.14
Chris Mcleod clumsily knocks into Oliver Breitner. The referee calls over Chris Mcleod and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Breitner runs off the knock.
55.42
Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Breitner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Breitner threads the ball through to Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas plays a one-two with Sean Maini and advances towards the goal... Cedric Abbas cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Michael Patterson had no chance!! Goal for Bury!
59.56
Hassan Elhamdaoui advances with the ball. Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward. Colin Kasper controls it well on his chest. Colin Kasper shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Kasper!
61.56
Bury have made 2 substitutions with Manuel Semedo replacing Fabien Guei and Dean Green replacing Oliver Breitner .
63.34
Didier Collin knocks the ball forward to Dean Green. Dean Green chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.52
Dean Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sean Maini. Sean Maini shoots from just inside the box but Michael Patterson is on top of it.
67.30
Stanley Gower flicks a high pass forward. Gavin James collects the pass. Gavin James plays a one-two with Jonas Röhlig and advances towards the goal... Gavin James rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.55
Didier Collin knocks the ball forward to Dean Green. Dean Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper edges inside the box! Colin Kasper rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.03
Paul Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Green. Dean Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
75.57
Dean Green catches Stanley Gower on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.18
Bury have made a substitution with Brian Standing replacing Martin Vasari .Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Gary Brand replacing Richard Simonsen, Clive Thompson replacing Gavin James and Eoin Bowyer replacing Syd Swift .
78.26
Dean Green flicks a high pass forward to Sean Maini who brings the ball under control. Sean Maini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Patterson who gathers it comfortably.
81.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Dean Green plays the ball forward to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper runs straight at the defence! Colin Kasper side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
84.48
Dean Green makes an attacking run forward. Dean Green whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
85.43
Paul Edwards makes a probing pass to Dean Green. Seeing a gap ahead, Dean Green plays the ball forward to Sean Maini. Sean Maini shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
Jon Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Gower. Stanley Gower plays the ball forward to Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson plays the ball forward to Clive Thompson who has made a great run into the box. Clive Thompson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.6%
26.4%
Play Area
21.8%
44.8%
33.3%
Scorers
Colin Kasper 2, 60, 81 Sean Maini 22 Cedric Abbas 55 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Kasper of Bury |
Match Ratings
1. | Oliver Cziommer (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Paul Edwards (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Didier Collin (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Hassan Elhamdaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Fabien Guei (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Oliver Zick (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Oliver Breitner (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Sean Maini (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Martin Vasari (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Cedric Abbas (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Colin Kasper (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 10 |
12. | Manuel Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Dean Green (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
14. | Brian Standing (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Richard Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Des Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Kieron Lightfoot (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Stanley Gower (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Chris Mcleod (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Syd Swift (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Gavin James (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Gary Brand (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Clive Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Eoin Bowyer (MID) | 6 |