Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,693 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jermaine Newby.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
2.21
Martin Murphy sees Greg Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Powell shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.36
Anthony Jess flicks a high pass forward. Neil Henry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Henry cuts inside the box! Neil Henry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by David Johnson.
9.04
Corner kick to Bury. Gavin Bramble chips it to the near post. Hugo Diez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
12.16
With a delightful solo run, Martin Murphy stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Powell. Greg Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tony Bastin.
13.51
Isaiah Banks takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Adrian Howey provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.22
James Woodcock takes the throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Taylor plays the ball forward to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.59
Gavin Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Neil Henry who brings the ball neatly under control. Neil Henry knocks the ball forward, putting Martin Cruciani through on goal. Martin Cruciani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.58
Gavin Bramble sees Neil Henry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Henry passes the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.26
Gavin Bramble sees Martin Cruciani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Cruciani tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
30.15
Anthony Jess makes a probing pass to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
32.31
Roberto Hertog passes the ball forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Martin Cruciani provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
33.10
Chris Patterson threads the ball through to Adrian Howey. Adrian Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Powell. Greg Powell cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Greg Powell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.27
Des Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Hertog. Roberto Hertog hits a low pass to Neil Henry. Neil Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
36.26
James Woodcock hacks Edward Mccann from behind! The referee warns James Woodcock to calm down! Edward Mccann runs off the knock.
36.26
Free kick to Peterborough United just outside the area...
37.10
Adrian Howey calmly steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
38.08
Gavin Barry hacks Martin Cruciani from behind! Gavin Barry is given a warning by the referee! Martin Cruciani stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.06
James Youds gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Edward Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.55
Martin Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Bury have changed their lineup with Colin Stone replacing Anthony Jess. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United get the second half underway!
49.55
James Woodcock makes a probing pass to Roberto Hertog. With great vision, Roberto Hertog plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez sees Neil Henry just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Neil Henry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.14
Roberto Hertog plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Henry. Neil Henry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.03
Roberto Hertog flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Diez who takes it down. Hugo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from David Johnson.
60.39
Peterborough United have made a substitution with Seth Sheringham replacing Mervin Wiltord .
61.47
Gavin Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani plays a one-two with Hugo Diez and advances towards the goal... Martin Cruciani rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.54
Chris Patterson flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Howey who brings the ball under control. Adrian Howey flicks a high pass forward. Edward Mccann collects the pass. Edward Mccann runs straight at the defence! Edward Mccann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
73.07
Gavin Bramble makes a probing pass to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.14
Adrian Howey makes a probing pass to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann shoots from distance but Tony Bastin is on top of it.
77.53
Roberto Hertog kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Henry. Neil Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.03
Gavin Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Martin Cruciani who takes it down. Martin Cruciani makes a probing pass to Hugo Diez but he's offside!
87.14
Scott Taylor knocks the ball forward to Gavin Bramble. Gavin Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez threads the ball through into the box. Neil Henry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.22
Martin Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Greg Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Powell shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
29.6%
46.9%
23.5%


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

Match Ratings
1.David Johnson (GK)
7
2.Gavin Barry (DEF)
5
3.Chris Patterson (DEF)
6
4.James Youds (DEF)
6
5.John Hendrie (DEF)
6
6.Isaiah Banks (MID)
6
7.Martin Murphy (MID)
8
8.Adrian Howey (MID)
6
9.Mervin Wiltord (MID)
6
10.Greg Powell (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Edward Mccann (ATT)
6
 
12.Fredrik Impey (ATT)
0
13.Seth Sheringham (DEF)
6
14.Dean Jeffers (MID)
0

1.Tony Bastin (GK)
7
2.Colin Sheringham (DEF)
6
3.James Woodcock (DEF)
6
4.Scott Taylor (DEF)
6
5.Des Milburn (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Hertog (MID)
7
7.Anthony Jess (MID)
6
8.Gavin Bramble (MID)
7
9.Hugo Diez (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Neil Henry (ATT)
7
11.Martin Cruciani (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Mustoe (ATT)
0
13.Colin Stone (GK)
6
14.Michael Griffin (MID)
0