Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | ||||||||||||||||||
| Julian Kiko | J. Kiko |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 83 |  | Ben Deane | B. Deane | |||||||||
| Masa Arai | M. Arai |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Ralph Holloway | R. Holloway | |||||||||
| Matias Davis | M. Davis |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Joe Redknapp | J. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Jonatan Schmidt | J. Schmidt |  | 81 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 74 | | Alfred Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | ||||||||
| Adolfo Lozano | A. Lozano | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Kelvin Dyer | K. Dyer | |||||||||
| Drazen Cvitanovic | D. Cvitanovic |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Nick Haynes | N. Haynes | |||||||||
| Guido Apa | G. Apa |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 74 | | Glynn Whelan | G. Whelan | |||||||||
| Jason Fletcher | J. Fletcher | | 73 | M | | | 8 | | M | 87 | | Sol Ward | S. Ward | ||||||||
| Marc Boateng | M. Boateng | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Kevin Ljungberg | K. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Norman Jobson | N. Jobson | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Jamie Andrews | J. Andrews | |||||||||
| Shane Viduka | S. Viduka |  | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Julian Palmer | J. Palmer | |||||||||
| Marcos Rey | M. Rey | | 57 | D | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Edward Westwood | E. Westwood | |||||||||
| Paul Owen | P. Owen | | 58 | M | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Ian Todd | I. Todd | |||||||||
| Nicky Fowler | N. Fowler | | 56 | A | | 14 | | A | 67 | | Mervin Hulme | M. Hulme | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 20,054 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Summerbee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off and get the first half underway!
8.46
0-0Masa Arai makes a probing pass to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson threads a neat ball through to Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Holloway.
14.35
Jonatan Schmidt knocks the ball forward to Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.36
With a delightful solo run, Julian Palmer stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.42
0-0Nick Haynes threads a neat ball through to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg shoots from distance but Julian Kiko is on top of it.
18.49
Sol Ward makes a beautiful solo run. Sol Ward plays a one-two with Kevin Ljungberg and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Sol Ward provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
20.55
0-0Nick Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Julian Palmer collects the pass. Julian Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. Masa Arai catches Kevin Ljungberg on the ankles. Kevin Ljungberg appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.08
0-1Alfred Ehiogu arcs the ball upfield. Kevin Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to Julian Palmer, releasing him through on goal. Julian Palmer tries a spectacular strike. Julian Kiko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.09
Sol Ward flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Andrews collects the pass. Jamie Andrews shoots from distance. Julian Kiko gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
36.05
Nick Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Ward. Sol Ward knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matias Davis.
38.05
0-1Sol Ward takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Andrews who takes it down. Jamie Andrews whips in a cross ball towards Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
39.03
Jason Fletcher makes a probing pass to Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Dyer.
42.59
Sol Ward flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Andrews controls it well on his chest. Jamie Andrews shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United have changed their lineup with Ian Todd replacing Sol Ward.
45.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United kick off!
47.57
Jason Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Drazen Cvitanovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Drazen Cvitanovic shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
48.11
0-1Jonatan Schmidt catches Jamie Andrews on the ankles. The referee calls over Jonatan Schmidt and warns him to calm down! Jamie Andrews runs off the knock.
51.18
Joe Redknapp makes a simple pass to Ian Todd. Ian Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
53.27
Ian Todd flicks a high pass forward. Nick Haynes collects the pass. Nick Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Julian Kiko punches it away to safety.
55.58
Jonatan Schmidt decides to run forward with the ball. Jonatan Schmidt skips past Alfred Ehiogu! Jonatan Schmidt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Ben Deane gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.39
Guido Apa chips the ball to his team mate, Shane Viduka. Shane Viduka edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Shane Viduka provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
59.54
Jonatan Schmidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Shane Viduka. Shane Viduka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.42
0-1Bury have made a substitution with Nicky Fowler replacing Shane Viduka .Torquay United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Westwood replacing Alfred Ehiogu and Mervin Hulme replacing Kevin Ljungberg .
61.44
Edward Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Nick Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
67.58
Mervin Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews shoots from long range but Julian Kiko reads it well. Excellent save!
77.33
Bury have made a substitution with Marcos Rey replacing Matias Davis .
90.00
Joe Redknapp launches a long ball forward into the other half. Ian Todd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Rey.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
29.9%
45.5%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Palmer of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Kiko (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Masa Arai (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matias Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonatan Schmidt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Drazen Cvitanovic (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guido Apa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jason Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Norman Jobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Shane Viduka (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcos Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicky Fowler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ben Deane (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ralph Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Redknapp (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alfred Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kelvin Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nick Haynes (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Glynn Whelan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sol Ward (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Ljungberg (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jamie Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Palmer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Edward Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ian Todd (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mervin Hulme (ATT) | 6 | |