Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Wrexham | Wrexham | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Julian Kiko | J. Kiko |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Adam Murphy | A. Murphy | |||||||||
| Masa Arai | M. Arai |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Leon Plowright | L. Plowright | |||||||||
| Matias Davis | M. Davis |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Leon Priestley | L. Priestley | |||||||||
| Jonatan Schmidt | J. Schmidt |  | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Adolfo Lozano | A. Lozano | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Kemal Mercer | K. Mercer | |||||||||
| Drazen Cvitanovic | D. Cvitanovic |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Robert Burgess | R. Burgess | |||||||||
| Guido Apa | G. Apa |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Gavin Allman | G. Allman | |||||||||
| Jason Fletcher | J. Fletcher | | 73 | M |  | | 8 | | | M | 59 | | Syd Copping | S. Copping | |||||||
| Marc Boateng | M. Boateng | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 |  | Romano Franken | R. Franken | |||||||||
| Norman Jobson | N. Jobson | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Neil Black | N. Black | |||||||||
| Shane Viduka | S. Viduka |  | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Malcolm Hendrie | M. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Marcos Rey | M. Rey | | 57 | D | | 12 | | D | 43 | | Alun Banks | A. Banks | |||||||||
| Paul Owen | P. Owen | | 57 | M | | 13 | | M | 59 | | Arthur Benjamin | A. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Nicky Fowler | N. Fowler | | 56 | A | | 14 | | A | 63 | | Rio Cutler | R. Cutler | |||||||||
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 16,451 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
0.00
0-0Wrexham get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Shane Viduka clumsily knocks into Leon Priestley. The referee brings Shane Viduka to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Priestley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.29
0-0Drazen Cvitanovic decides to run forward with the ball. Drazen Cvitanovic whips in a cross ball towards Shane Viduka. Shane Viduka beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
15.37
1-0Adolfo Lozano knocks the ball forward to Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic sees Guido Apa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guido Apa lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.01
1-0Andy Brady surges forward with the ball. Andy Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Julian Kiko!
21.09
1-0Matias Davis flicks a high ball forward to Guido Apa who takes it down. Guido Apa deftly passes the ball to Marc Boateng, releasing him through on goal. Marc Boateng takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Leon Priestley!
22.59
1-0Guido Apa flicks a high pass forward to Norman Jobson who brings the ball under control. Norman Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.17
Shane Viduka brings the ball forward. Shane Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Adam Murphy is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.32
2-0Jonatan Schmidt flicks a high pass forward. Jason Fletcher collects the pass. Jason Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Shane Viduka but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.44
2-0Kemal Mercer barges into Drazen Cvitanovic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Drazen Cvitanovic runs off the knock.
44.55
Leon Plowright hits a low pass to Romano Franken. Romano Franken shoots from long range but somehow Julian Kiko manages to keep it out.
45.00
Andy Brady threads the ball through to Syd Copping. Syd Copping flicks a high pass forward. Neil Black controls it well on his chest. Neil Black advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Neil Black provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just 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. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wrexham players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bury kick off!
48.05
Jason Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Leon Priestley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Priestley is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
49.23
Drazen Cvitanovic makes a probing pass to Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Priestley.
51.26
Matias Davis darts forward. Matias Davis knocks the ball forward to Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic shoots from long range. Adam Murphy gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
53.24
Marc Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Shane Viduka. Shane Viduka sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
59.24
Jonatan Schmidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic threads the ball through to Shane Viduka. Shane Viduka tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.45
2-0Bury have made a substitution with Nicky Fowler replacing Shane Viduka .Wrexham have made a substitution with Rio Cutler replacing Neil Black .
63.35
Syd Copping flicks a high pass forward. Robert Burgess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonatan Schmidt.
65.54
Matias Davis threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Lozano. Adolfo Lozano makes an attacking run forward. Adolfo Lozano rushes past Kemal Mercer! Adolfo Lozano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.21
Matias Davis flicks a high ball forward to Jonatan Schmidt who takes it down. Jonatan Schmidt flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Fowler who takes it down. Nicky Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adam Murphy is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.16
Wrexham have made a substitution with Alun Banks replacing Kemal Mercer .
78.20
Gavin Allman makes a probing pass to Syd Copping. Syd Copping edges inside the box! Syd Copping cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.38
Gavin Allman flicks a high pass forward to Robert Burgess who brings the ball under control. Robert Burgess runs straight at the defence! Robert Burgess takes a shot at goal. Masa Arai steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.33
Jonatan Schmidt passes the ball forward to Guido Apa. Guido Apa flicks a high pass forward. Norman Jobson controls it well on his chest. Norman Jobson puts a great ball through. Drazen Cvitanovic runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.26
Guido Apa flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher threads the ball through to Nicky Fowler but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
23.2%
42%
34.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Lozano of Bury |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Kiko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Masa Arai (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matias Davis (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Jonatan Schmidt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Lozano (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Drazen Cvitanovic (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guido Apa (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jason Fletcher (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Marc Boateng (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Norman Jobson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Shane Viduka (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marcos Rey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicky Fowler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adam Murphy (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kemal Mercer (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Robert Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Allman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Syd Copping (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Romano Franken (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Black (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malcolm Hendrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alun Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arthur Benjamin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rio Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |