Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Bury. A crowd of 4,676 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.
The pitch is in great condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off and get the match underway!
4.29
0-0Rafael Martin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Martin whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.30
1-0With a delightful solo run, Urvin Leiwakabessy stretches the opposition's defence. Urvin Leiwakabessy shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.51
1-0Leon Edwards flicks a high ball forward to Edward Mills who takes it down. Edward Mills sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Summerbee.
16.43
1-0Corner kick to Walsall. Leon Edwards plays it to the far post. Ralph Summerbee drops low and scoops up the ball.
30.58
Leon Edwards threads the ball through to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin rushes past Nils Kneissl! Brendan Benjamin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.51
2-0Jermaine Moore barges into Morris Seaman. The referee warns Jermaine Moore to calm down! Morris Seaman runs off the knock.
42.22
Steve Summerbell darts forward. Steve Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Brian Lampard. Brian Lampard takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
48.11
Morris Seaman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Standing.
54.00
Leon Edwards plays the ball forward to Edward Mills. Edward Mills flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Dodd controls it well on his chest. Teddy Dodd runs straight at the defence! Teddy Dodd cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
55.28
Leon Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Dodd who brings the ball under control. Teddy Dodd shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.22
2-0Walsall have made 2 substitutions with Brendan Lampard replacing Kewullay Di Livio and Marcus Eadie replacing Morris Seaman .Bury have made a substitution with Alex Thomson replacing Brian Lampard .
71.43
Leon Edwards hacks Mervin Priestley from behind! The referee brings Leon Edwards to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.15
Brendan Lampard sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Brendan Lampard plays the ball forward to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin threads the ball through into the box. Marcus Eadie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.34
Harvey Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Hurst.
77.14
Urvin Leiwakabessy flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Lampard who brings the ball under control. Brendan Lampard threads a neat ball through to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Leon Edwards. Leon Edwards connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.15
Marcus Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Dodd who brings the ball under control. Teddy Dodd rushes past Robert Standing! Teddy Dodd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Urvin Leiwakabessy takes it forward alone. Urvin Leiwakabessy threads a neat ball through to Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
16.1%
53.2%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Urvin Leiwakabessy of Walsall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eoin Brand (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kewullay Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 4. | Stephen Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Edwards (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Edward Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Torsten Frieser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brendan Benjamin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Teddy Dodd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Brendan Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcus Eadie (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Filippo Chianese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ralph Summerbee (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nils Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harvey Rodgers (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfred Westwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jermaine Moore (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Steve Summerbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Isaiah Pearson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brian Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jacob Defoe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thierry Brooking (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Thomson (GK) | 6 | |