Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tony Bastin | T. Bastin |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | David Burbage | D. Burbage | |||||||||
| Colin Sheringham | C. Sheringham | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 51 | | Damien Robinson | D. Robinson | ||||||||
| James Woodcock | J. Woodcock | | 46 | D | | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Dean Harrison | D. Harrison | ||||||||
| Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 36 | | John Dean | J. Dean | |||||||||
| Ross Mendonca | R. Mendonca | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 41 |  | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Stan Sheringham | S. Sheringham | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 40 | | Matthew Pearson | M. Pearson | |||||||||
| Roberto Hertog | R. Hertog |  | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 | | Lomano Fortune | L. Fortune | |||||||||
| Anthony Jess | A. Jess | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Daniel Carter | D. Carter | |||||||||
| Hugo Diez | H. Diez |  | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Steve Jess | S. Jess | |||||||||
| Martin Cruciani | M. Cruciani |  | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Marvin Owen | M. Owen | |||||||||
| Dean Mustoe | D. Mustoe | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Fredrik Heskey | F. Heskey | |||||||||
| Colin Stone | C. Stone | | 41 | G | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Ian Lockley | I. Lockley | |||||||||
| Michael Griffin | M. Griffin | | 41 | M | | 13 | | G | 48 | | Simon Kasper | S. Kasper | |||||||||
| Craig Potts | C. Potts | | 40 | A | | 14 | | A | 39 | | Joe Swift | J. Swift | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 2,901 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
3.03
0-0Roberto Hertog threads the ball through to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.50
0-0Colin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Jess controls it well on his chest. Anthony Jess makes a simple pass to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.35
1-0Ross Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Jess whips in a cross ball towards Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dean Mustoe!
18.06
Dean Harrison threads the ball through to Matthew Pearson. Matthew Pearson advances with the ball. Matthew Pearson makes a probing pass between the defence to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
20.29
Damien Robinson sees Lomano Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Fortune threads a neat ball through to Marvin Owen. Marvin Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Jess. Steve Jess knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tony Bastin with no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
28.56
Roberto Hertog sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Hertog plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez who has made a great run into the box. Hugo Diez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.41
Matthew Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Owen. Marvin Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
32.31
1-1Colin Sheringham threads the ball through to Stan Sheringham. Stan Sheringham hits a low pass to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Mustoe but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.55
Damien Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Pearson who takes it down. Matthew Pearson sees space and advances. Matthew Pearson edges inside the box! Matthew Pearson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
34.39
James Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Sheringham. Stan Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
39.40
Gary Young threads the ball through to Steve Jess. Steve Jess threads the ball through to Fredrik Heskey but he's offside!
45.00
1-145.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury have changed their lineup with Michael Griffin replacing Roberto Hertog. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
47.16
Lomano Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Steve Jess who brings the ball under control. Steve Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Owen. Marvin Owen makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
49.35
John Dean flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Carter who brings the ball under control. Daniel Carter flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Heskey who takes it down. Fredrik Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Owen. Marvin Owen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.37
Damien Robinson threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess edges inside the box! Steve Jess muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.55
Matthew Pearson makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Pearson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Steve Jess. Some good footwork from Steve Jess provides some space. He shoots at goal. Tony Bastin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.52
Scott Taylor pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Taylor plays the ball forward to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe tries a spectacular long range effort. David Burbage gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.49
1-2Stan Sheringham hacks Daniel Carter from behind! The referee brings Stan Sheringham to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Carter runs off the knock.
61.36
Dean Harrison catches Dean Mustoe on the ankles. The referee warns Dean Harrison to calm down! Dean Mustoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.00
1-2Dean Harrison barges into Dean Mustoe. The referee warns Dean Harrison again to calm down! Dean Mustoe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.01
Michael Griffin knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez runs straight at the defence! Hugo Diez takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.53
Lomano Fortune threads a neat ball through to Marvin Owen. Marvin Owen runs straight at the defence! Marvin Owen takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.56
1-2Gary Young flicks a high pass forward. Steve Jess controls it well on his chest. Steve Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.52
1-2Bury appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
83.31
1-2Matthew Pearson sees Marvin Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but James Woodcock is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.18
Matthew Pearson barges into Michael Griffin. Matthew Pearson is warned by the referee! Michael Griffin runs off the knock.
85.02
Stan Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Martin Cruciani collects the pass. Martin Cruciani shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.6%
40.5%
31%
Scorers
| Dean Mustoe 15 | Steve Jess 20, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Jess of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Bastin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan Sheringham (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Hertog (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Jess (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Cruciani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Mustoe (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Colin Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Potts (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Burbage (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dean (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Gary Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Pearson (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Lomano Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Jess (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marvin Owen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Fredrik Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Lockley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Swift (ATT) | 0 | |