Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 19,538 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
0-0Jorge Soares threads a neat ball through to Graham Peters. Graham Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno makes a looping header on goal but Shaun Lua-Lua is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
9.13
0-0Jason Fletcher sees a break and surges forward. Jason Fletcher passes the ball forward but Guido Apa is offside!
10.11
0-0Jason Fletcher plays the ball forward to Guido Apa. Guido Apa shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
12.14
0-0Scott Granville comes in with a late challenge on Pius Ndo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pius Ndo runs off the knock.
15.14
Jorge Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.39
Guido Apa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guido Apa plays the ball forward to Pius Ndo who has made a great run into the box. Pius Ndo tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Wes Etherington smothers it!
22.40
Jorge Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Peters. Graham Peters knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Darius Lisbie is offside!
26.06
Drazen Cvitanovic makes a probing pass to Guido Apa. Guido Apa knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pius Ndo is offside!
27.02
Jason Owen flicks a high pass forward to Guido Apa who brings the ball under control. Guido Apa brings the ball forward. Guido Apa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Wes Etherington manages to gather it.
28.39
0-1Jorge Soares flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Özalan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alpay Özalan rushes past Matias Davis! Alpay Özalan shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Shaun Lua-Lua, sees it late!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
33.01
Jason Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pius Ndo. Pius Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
38.27
Adolfo Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guido Apa. Guido Apa makes a simple pass to Pius Ndo. Pius Ndo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Wes Etherington as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Neil Morrison makes a simple pass to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the second half underway!
55.45
Scott Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.26
Scott Granville takes it forward alone. Scott Granville hits a low pass to Graham Peters. Graham Peters cuts inside the box! Graham Peters rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
59.54
Adolfo Lozano makes a simple pass to Guido Apa. Guido Apa makes a probing pass to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Wes Etherington. What a save!
60.03
0-1Bury have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Owen replacing Jason Owen and David Jess replacing Pius Ndo .Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Simone Diliso replacing Alpay Özalan .
61.08
From the throw-in, Matias Davis picks out Guido Apa. Guido Apa kicks a strong pass forward to David Jess. David Jess whips in a cross ball towards Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher flicks the ball with his head but somehow Wes Etherington manages to keep it out.
63.45
Jorge Soares flicks a high pass forward. Simone Diliso collects the pass. Simone Diliso makes a probing pass between the defence to Graham Peters. Graham Peters strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.29
Des Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Butragueno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Butragueno runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enrique Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Shaun Lua-Lua gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.43
Jorge Soares barges into Jason Fletcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.51
Guido Apa hits a low pass to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wes Etherington picks it out of the air!
79.45
0-1Matias Davis hacks Simone Diliso from behind! The referee brings Matias Davis to one side and gives him a warning! Simone Diliso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.23
Spencer Insley decides to run forward with the ball. Spencer Insley makes a probing pass to Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.43
Jorge Soares makes a probing pass to Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Shaun Lua-Lua.
90.00
0-1Jorge Soares takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Neil Morrison reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
41%
34.6%
Scorers
| Alpay Özalan 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Etherington of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Shaun Lua-Lua (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jason Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matias Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Lozano (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Drazen Cvitanovic (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guido Apa (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Jason Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pius Ndo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Norman Jobson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marc Boateng (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nigel Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Youl Karembeu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Jess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Wes Etherington (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Des Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Spencer Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Granville (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Victor Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Butragueno (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jorge Soares (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Graham Peters (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sora Ogawa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alpay Özalan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Darius Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Siaka Kroupi-Zahi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris George (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simone Diliso (ATT) | 6 | |