Match Report


Manchester CityManchester City     BuryBury
Computer Player Computer Player Rob Owen Rob Owen
Dean UnsworthD. Unsworth70
G
1
G
63Oliver CziommerO. Cziommer
Gary HendryG. Hendry57
D
captain2
D
64Clive BrownC. Brown
Ernesto CarcedoE. Carcedo57
D
3
D
62Paul EdwardsP. Edwards
Gavin JacksonG. Jackson55
D
4
D
64Gavin DoddG. Dodd
Dennis WrightD. Wright49
D
5
D
65Didier CollinD. Collin
Oleg MendezO. Mendez68
M
6captain
M
73Oluwashegun AdeshinaO. Adeshina
Peter PearceP. Pearce58
M
7
M
63Oliver BreitnerO. Breitner
Graham BellamyG. Bellamy54
M
8
A
62Brian StandingB. Standing
Matthew LinekerM. Lineker68
A
9
A
60Nwankwo MurrayN. Murray
Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson67
A
10
A
65Cedric AbbasC. Abbas
Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi66
A
11
A
61Colin KasperC. Kasper
 
Robert CraddockR. Craddock60
A
12
M
41Peter CoppingP. Copping
Emile CarterE. Carter55
A
13
M
62Dean GreenD. Green
Mick CraddockM. Craddock55
G
14
D
39Matt McallisterM. Mcallister

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to Bury. A crowd of 8,822 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Tarantino.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bury get the match underway!
2.43
Oliver Breitner sees Nwankwo Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Standing. Brian Standing gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Dean Unsworth.
3.54
Oliver Breitner takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Peter Pearce jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
6.51
Showing composure, Oleg Mendez plays the ball forward to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.07
Oliver Breitner sees space and advances. Oliver Breitner advances inside the box! Oliver Breitner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Dean Unsworth!
9.07
Peter Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.06
Paul Edwards pushes up the pitch. Paul Edwards chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Standing. Brian Standing advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Brian Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.10
Peter Pearce sees Dominic Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Dodd.
21.27
Graham Bellamy picks a pass forward to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Edwards.
22.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Dodd plays the ball forward to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper rushes past Ernesto Carcedo! Colin Kasper takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.18
Oliver Breitner flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Murray who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Murray shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
32.13
Gavin Jackson catches Cedric Abbas on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Jackson and shows him a yellow card! Cedric Abbas stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.24
Oleg Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.14
Peter Pearce plays the ball forward to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker edges inside the box! Matthew Lineker tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.47
Oleg Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Cesare Tommasi who brings the ball under control. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Edwards.
44.54
Oluwashegun Adeshina makes an attacking run forward. Oluwashegun Adeshina skips past Gavin Jackson! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Oluwashegun Adeshina provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.11
Peter Pearce makes a probing pass to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.47
Gavin Dodd knocks the ball forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.17
Paul Edwards sees Oliver Breitner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Brian Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Standing whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Dean Unsworth reads it well. Great keeping!
66.48
Oluwashegun Adeshina flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Murray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Dean Unsworth is on top of it.
67.17
With vision, Oluwashegun Adeshina laces a through ball forward to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas makes a convincing header but Dean Unsworth is on top of it.
71.11
Oliver Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
72.43
With vision, Graham Bellamy laces a through ball forward to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
77.06
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Craddock replacing Cesare Tommasi, Emile Carter replacing Graham Bellamy and Mick Craddock replacing Gavin Jackson .Bury have made 2 substitutions with Matt Mcallister replacing Didier Collin and Dean Green replacing Oluwashegun Adeshina .
79.40
Oleg Mendez receives the ball from a throw-in from Emile Carter. Oleg Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Dodd.
83.04
Peter Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Craddock. Robert Craddock rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.03
Dean Green comes in with a late challenge on Emile Carter. Dean Green is warned by the referee! Emile Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester City

Bury
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
21.1%
50.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Robert Craddock 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Breitner of Bury

Match Ratings
1.Dean Unsworth (GK)
8
2.Gary Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Carcedo (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Jackson (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Dennis Wright (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Mendez (MID)
7
7.Peter Pearce (MID)
8
8.Graham Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Matthew Lineker (ATT)
7
10.Dominic Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Craddock (ATT)goal scored
8
13.Emile Carter (ATT)
6
14.Mick Craddock (GK)
6

1.Oliver Cziommer (GK)
7
2.Clive Brown (DEF)
6
3.Paul Edwards (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Dodd (DEF)
6
5.Didier Collin (DEF)
6
6.Oluwashegun Adeshina (MID)
7
7.Oliver Breitner (MID)
9
8.Brian Standing (ATT)
7
9.Nwankwo Murray (ATT)
6
10.Cedric Abbas (ATT)
6
11.Colin Kasper (ATT)
7
 
12.Peter Copping (MID)
0
13.Dean Green (MID)
5
14.Matt Mcallister (DEF)
6