Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tony Bastin | T. Bastin |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 | | Sol Bolton | S. Bolton | |||||||||
| Colin Sheringham | C. Sheringham | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Tim Thirlwell | T. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| James Woodcock | J. Woodcock | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Edward Shearer | E. Shearer | ||||||||
| Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Andy Drake | A. Drake | |||||||||
| Des Milburn | D. Milburn | | 39 | D | | 5 | | M | 43 | | Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | |||||||||
| Roberto Hertog | R. Hertog |  | 51 | M | | 6 | | | M | 40 | | James Hughes | J. Hughes | ||||||||
| Anthony Jess | A. Jess | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 38 |  | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Gavin Bramble | G. Bramble | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 20 | | Richard Wetherall | R. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Hugo Diez | H. Diez |  | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Danny James | D. James | |||||||||
| Neil Henry | N. Henry | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | |||||||||
| Martin Cruciani | M. Cruciani |  | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 36 | | Graeme Grantt | G. Grantt | |||||||||
| Dean Mustoe | D. Mustoe | | 48 | A | | 12 | | D | 40 | | Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Colin Stone | C. Stone | | 41 | G | | 13 | | G | 36 | | Damien Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Michael Griffin | M. Griffin | | 41 | M | | 14 | | G | 36 | | Arthur Riggott | A. Riggott | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Rochdale in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Vernazza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Vernazza.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rochdale kicking off!
3.23
0-0Gavin Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Martin Cruciani who takes it down. Martin Cruciani threads the ball through to Neil Henry but he's offside!
8.13
0-0Neil Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes makes a defence splitting pass to Danny James. Danny James comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
9.15
Gavin Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Henry and advances towards the goal... Hugo Diez shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.01
0-1Andy Drake flicks a high ball forward to Neil Gemmell who takes it down. Neil Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes rushes past Des Milburn! Frank Forbes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rochdale!
20.24
Jamie Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Frank Forbes collects the pass. Frank Forbes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.29
Tim Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Jamie Clarke. Jamie Clarke makes a probing pass to Graeme Grantt. Graeme Grantt shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.08
James Hughes makes a simple pass to Danny James. Danny James tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.22
0-1James Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Hertog collects the pass. Roberto Hertog plays the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Thirlwell.
38.04
Jamie Clarke passes the ball forward to Graeme Grantt. Graeme Grantt shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
40.36
0-1With a delightful solo run, Gavin Bramble stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Bramble advances inside the box! Andy Drake clumsily knocks into Gavin Bramble. Gavin Bramble appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.48
0-1Graeme Grantt hacks Scott Taylor from behind! Graeme Grantt is shown the yellow card! Scott Taylor runs off the knock.
45.00
Neil Gemmell clumsily knocks into Anthony Jess. The referee calls over Neil Gemmell and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury have changed their lineup with Colin Stone replacing Anthony Jess. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bury get the second half underway!
47.55
Colin Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry edges inside the box! Neil Henry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.57
Roberto Hertog clumsily knocks into Neil Gemmell. The referee calls over Roberto Hertog and shows him a yellow card! Neil Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.54
James Hughes decides to run forward with the ball. James Hughes knocks the ball forward, putting Danny James through on goal. Danny James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
53.56
Without breaking stride, James Hughes plays the ball forward to Danny James. Danny James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Taylor.
55.58
Andy Drake comes in with a late challenge on Martin Cruciani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Cruciani stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.47
Gavin Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Diez but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.44
Tim Thirlwell launches a long ball forward into the other half. Danny James knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.49
0-2Rochdale have made a substitution with Arthur Riggott replacing Graeme Grantt .
63.07
Richard Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny James. Danny James lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frank Forbes!
67.33
Des Milburn comes in with a late challenge on James Hughes. The referee calls over Des Milburn and shows him a yellow card! James Hughes stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.33
0-3Free kick to Rochdale just outside the area...
68.25
Danny James slowly runs up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
69.27
Colin Stone makes a probing pass to Neil Henry. Neil Henry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.14
0-3Bury appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.14
Edward Shearer surges forward with the ball. Edward Shearer flicks a high ball forward to Frank Forbes who takes it down. Frank Forbes runs straight at the defence! Frank Forbes shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
83.39
Scott Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Bramble. Gavin Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez controls it well on his chest. Hugo Diez shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Frank Forbes 10, 63, 77 Danny James 50 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frank Forbes of Rochdale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Bastin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Des Milburn (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Roberto Hertog (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Anthony Jess (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Bramble (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Henry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Cruciani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dean Mustoe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Stone (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Michael Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sol Bolton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Drake (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Jamie Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Gemmell (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Richard Wetherall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny James (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Frank Forbes (ATT) | | 10 |
| 11. | Graeme Grantt (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Alexander Sherwood (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Riggott (GK) | 6 | |