Match Report


BuryBury     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tony BastinT. Bastin45
G
1captain
G
48Scott RobinsonS. Robinson
Colin SheringhamC. Sheringham50
D
2
D
51Graham SmitheG. Smithe
James WoodcockJ. Woodcock46
D
captain3
D
46Jacob OakleyJ. Oakley
Scott TaylorS. Taylor41
D
4
D
41Wayne Wright-PhillipsW. Wright-Phillips
Ross MendoncaR. Mendonca40
D
5
D
37Glynn KanuG. Kanu
Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham57
M
6
M
51Robert DrydenR. Dryden
Roberto HertogR. Hertog51
M
7
M
49Norman WilliamsonN. Williamson
Anthony JessA. Jess49
M
8
M
48Marcus HamiltonM. Hamilton
Hugo DiezH. Diez56
A
9
M
47Edward WindassE. Windass
Martin CrucianiM. Cruciani49
A
10
A
55Tommy MoncurT. Moncur
Dean MustoeD. Mustoe48
A
11
A
45Paolo ClemenceP. Clemence
 
Colin StoneC. Stone41
G
12
G
48Dennis ShiltonD. Shilton
Michael GriffinM. Griffin41
M
13
A
44Gilles PriestleyG. Priestley
Craig PottsC. Potts40
A
14
G
44Richard StewartR. Stewart

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,714 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Vernazza.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
6.48
Roberto Hertog passes the ball forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
12.03
Roberto Hertog clumsily knocks into Norman Williamson. The referee brings Roberto Hertog to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Williamson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.54
Roberto Hertog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.23
Wayne Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Dryden. Robert Dryden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur makes a great pass forward. Paolo Clemence runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.20
James Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Hugo Diez shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.15
Scott Taylor sees Anthony Jess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing wonderful composure, Anthony Jess plays the ball forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.22
Colin Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
32.34
Roberto Hertog comes in with a late challenge on Norman Williamson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.31
Stan Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Jess plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from long range but it is miles over!
44.14
With imagination, Scott Taylor plays the ball forward to Stan Sheringham. Stan Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Martin Cruciani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Cruciani whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez directs the ball goalwards with his head but Scott Robinson reads it well. Well saved!
45.00
Marcus Hamilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Moncur. Tommy Moncur connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury have changed their lineup with Michael Griffin replacing Roberto Hertog. Tranmere Rovers have changed their lineup with Richard Stewart replacing Tommy Moncur.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
48.37
Michael Griffin surges forward with the ball. Michael Griffin plays a one-two with Martin Cruciani and rushes in on goal... Jacob Oakley clumsily knocks into Michael Griffin. Michael Griffin appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.11
Wayne Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Sheringham.
54.46
Norman Williamson threads the ball through to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
55.40
James Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Michael Griffin who brings the ball neatly under control. Michael Griffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe advances inside the box! Dean Mustoe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.49
James Woodcock hits a low pass to Stan Sheringham. Showing composure, Stan Sheringham laces a weighted ball forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani makes a probing pass to Dean Mustoe but he's offside!
61.42
Anthony Jess runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Jess shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.58
Stan Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.13
Anthony Jess flicks a high pass forward. Dean Mustoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Mustoe knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.03
Jacob Oakley clumsily knocks into Hugo Diez. Jacob Oakley is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Diez runs off the knock.
83.07
Colin Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Diez who brings the ball under control. Hugo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Wright-Phillips.
89.32
Scott Taylor makes a probing pass to Michael Griffin. Michael Griffin makes a probing pass to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Scott Robinson smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bury

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.2%
29.8%
Play Area
23.8%
42.9%
33.3%

Scorers
Hugo Diez 22, 70, 73
Dean Mustoe 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Diez of Bury

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)yellow card
5
8.Anthony Jess (MID)
7
9.Hugo Diez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Martin Cruciani (ATT)
6
11.Dean Mustoe (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin Stone (GK)
0
13.Michael Griffin (MID)
7
14.Craig Potts (ATT)
0

1.Scott Robinson (GK)
6
2.Graham Smithe (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
5.Glynn Kanu (DEF)
6
6.Robert Dryden (MID)
6
7.Norman Williamson (MID)
6
8.Marcus Hamilton (MID)
6
9.Edward Windass (MID)
6
10.Tommy Moncur (ATT)
6
11.Paolo Clemence (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Shilton (GK)
0
13.Gilles Priestley (ATT)
0
14.Richard Stewart (GK)
6