Match Report


BuryBury     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Sandra Hurley Sandra Hurley
Ralph SummerbeeR. Summerbee52
G
1captain
G
53Nico NahrstedtN. Nahrstedt
Nils KneisslN. Kneissl68
D
2
D
53Jean-Guy AbbasJ. Abbas
Robert SeamanR. Seaman61
D
3
D
41Gavin DickovG. Dickov
Arnauld AmbrosettiA. Ambrosetti54
D
4
D
39Sergei ShevchenkoS. Shevchenko
Carl ShiltonC. Shilton54
M
5
D
39Tim BoertienT. Boertien
Thierry HaynesT. Haynes52
M
6
M
56Barket BattlesB. Battles
Alfred WestwoodA. Westwood51
M
7
M
53Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Syd McgovernS. Mcgovern49
M
8
M
67Alfred MossA. Moss
Steve SummerbellS. Summerbell39
M
9
A
55Neil MintoN. Minto
Isaiah PearsonI. Pearson54
A
10
A
44Torsten FrieserT. Frieser
Jacob DefoeJ. Defoe51
A
captain11
A
47Arnaud BaillyA. Bailly
 
Matt BoothM. Booth50
D
12
D
33Garry DickovG. Dickov
Alex ThomsonA. Thomson49
G
13
M
65Robert DeanR. Dean
Brian VickersB. Vickers48
A
14
A
56Mohammed DouchezM. Douchez

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,410 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.


0.00
Bury kick off the first half!
2.56
Sergei Shevchenko comes in with a late challenge on Carl Shilton. The referee brings Sergei Shevchenko to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Shilton runs off the knock.
3.17
Tim Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Sergei Shevchenko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergei Shevchenko kicks a strong pass forward to Barket Battles. Barket Battles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Summerbee who gathers it comfortably.
6.22
Carl Shilton flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Defoe who brings the ball under control. Jacob Defoe shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
9.15
Richard Hitchcock brings the ball forward. Richard Hitchcock shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.11
Syd Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Thierry Haynes. Thierry Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergei Shevchenko.
15.02
Barket Battles knocks the ball forward to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.32
Neil Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Neil Minto. Neil Minto makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.41
Sergei Shevchenko knocks the ball forward to Barket Battles. Barket Battles flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Moss who takes it down. Alfred Moss shoots from long range but it flies wide!
22.13
Thierry Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Sergei Shevchenko. Thierry Haynes is shown the yellow card! Sergei Shevchenko gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.45
Barket Battles barges into Steve Summerbell. The referee calls over Barket Battles and shows him a yellow card! Steve Summerbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.58
Barket Battles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.22
Alfred Moss takes it forward alone. Alfred Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
33.29
Alfred Moss flicks a high pass forward to Neil Minto who brings the ball under control. Neil Minto shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Alfred Moss hits a low pass to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Barket Battles. Barket Battles connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
48.04
Sergei Shevchenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Dickov advances inside the box! Gavin Dickov tries a spectacular strike but somehow Ralph Summerbee manages to keep it out.
55.09
Sergei Shevchenko chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser makes a probing pass to Arnaud Bailly. Arnaud Bailly threads a neat ball through to Alfred Moss. Nils Kneissl barges into Alfred Moss. Penalty not given!!
59.58
Robert Seaman threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson plays a one-two with Carl Shilton and advances towards the goal... Isaiah Pearson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
60.20
Bury have made a substitution with Brian Vickers replacing Jacob Defoe .
65.18
Robert Seaman threads a neat ball through to Thierry Haynes. Thierry Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Syd Mcgovern collects the pass. Syd Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Alfred Westwood. Some good footwork from Alfred Westwood provides some space. He shoots at goal but Nico Nahrstedt is on top of it.
66.18
Richard Hitchcock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Hitchcock shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.35
Barket Battles threads a neat ball through to Neil Minto. Neil Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.12
Barket Battles advances with the ball. Barket Battles makes a simple pass, allowing Richard Hitchcock to run into the box. Richard Hitchcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
85.29
Arnauld Ambrosetti hits a low pass to Robert Seaman. Robert Seaman threads the ball through to Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Haynes. Thierry Haynes makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bury!
90.00
Richard Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bury

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
32.9%
43.9%
23.2%

Scorers
Thierry Haynes 85
Neil Minto 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Minto of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Summerbee (GK)
6
2.Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
3.Robert Seaman (DEF)
8
4.Arnauld Ambrosetti (DEF)
6
5.Carl Shilton (MID)
6
6.Thierry Haynes (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Alfred Westwood (MID)
7
8.Syd Mcgovern (MID)
7
9.Steve Summerbell (MID)
6
10.Isaiah Pearson (ATT)
8
11.Jacob Defoe (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Booth (DEF)
0
13.Alex Thomson (GK)
0
14.Brian Vickers (ATT)
6

1.Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
7
2.Jean-Guy Abbas (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Dickov (DEF)
8
4.Sergei Shevchenko (DEF)
8
5.Tim Boertien (DEF)
6
6.Barket Battles (MID)yellow card
7
7.Richard Hitchcock (MID)
7
8.Alfred Moss (MID)
8
9.Neil Minto (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Torsten Frieser (ATT)
8
11.Arnaud Bailly (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Dickov (DEF)
0
13.Robert Dean (MID)
0
14.Mohammed Douchez (ATT)
0