Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Fulham. A crowd of 4,544 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Joseph.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
8.17
Danny Dryden passes the ball forward to Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp plays a quick one-two with Isaiah Pearson and rushes in on goal... Ahmed Bergkamp looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bury are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.38
Denis Revelles passes the ball forward to Niccolo Guppy. Niccolo Guppy makes a beautiful solo run. Niccolo Guppy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.28
Niccolo Guppy knocks the ball forward to Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.37
Matt Booth threads a neat ball through to Alfred Westwood. Alfred Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Revelles.
21.22
Alex Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Guppy. Niccolo Guppy picks a pass forward to Neil Newby. Neil Newby whips in a cross ball towards Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.30
Alfred Westwood makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Westwood passes the ball forward to Mervin Priestley. Mervin Priestley takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.49
Jermaine Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Dryden. Danny Dryden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.43
Seth Southgate threads a neat ball through to Mervin Priestley. Mervin Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Danny Dryden controls it well on his chest. Danny Dryden plays a one-two with Mervin Priestley and advances towards the goal... Danny Dryden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.23
Danny Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Moore controls it well on his chest. Jermaine Moore shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
34.10
Niccolo Guppy clumsily knocks into Danny Dryden. The referee calls over Niccolo Guppy and shows him a yellow card! Danny Dryden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.39
Davy Hendriks brings the ball forward. Davy Hendriks shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
39.50
Niccolo Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Newby. Neil Newby whips in a cross ball towards Davy Hendriks. Matt Booth catches Davy Hendriks on the ankles. Davy Hendriks appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
40.53
Morris Ferdinand barges into Jermaine Moore. Morris Ferdinand is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Moore runs off the knock.
42.05
Niccolo Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Harvey Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.36
Niccolo Guppy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Newby. Neil Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ralph Summerbee is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bury kick off the second half!
49.35
Harvey Goldberg advances with the ball. Harvey Goldberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
51.59
Harvey Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Mick Patterson who takes it down. Mick Patterson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Summerbee who gathers it comfortably.
53.52
Harvey Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Booth.
55.11
Danny Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
61.34
Armando Terrevoli clumsily knocks into Danny Dryden. The referee calls over Armando Terrevoli and warns him to calm down! Danny Dryden stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.26
Jermaine Moore surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Moore plays a scrappy one-two with Ahmed Bergkamp and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Jermaine Moore provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Gilles Hapgood!
77.13
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Mann replacing Eoin Scholes and Gavin Ritchie replacing Morris Ferdinand .
78.21
Ahmed Bergkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.50
Mervin Priestley threads a neat ball through to Danny Dryden. Danny Dryden passes the ball forward but Isaiah Pearson is offside!
84.56
Harvey Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Mick Patterson who brings the ball under control. Mick Patterson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
85.32
Seth Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Priestley. Mervin Priestley passes the ball forward to Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilles Hapgood who gathers it comfortably.
89.46
Ahmed Bergkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp makes a convincing header but is denied by Gilles Hapgood. Excellent save.
90.00
Seth Southgate passes the ball forward to Matt Booth. Matt Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Priestley of Bury

Match Ratings
1.Ralph Summerbee (GK)
6
2.Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
3.Seth Southgate (DEF)
8
4.Matt Booth (DEF)
7
5.Harvey Rodgers (MID)
6
6.Mervin Priestley (MID)goal scored
9
7.Alfred Westwood (MID)
8
8.Jermaine Moore (MID)
7
9.Danny Dryden (MID)
7
10.Isaiah Pearson (ATT)
6
11.Ahmed Bergkamp (ATT)
7
 
12.Brian Lampard (ATT)
0
13.Jacob Defoe (ATT)
0
14.Thierry Brooking (ATT)
0

1.Gilles Hapgood (GK)
7
2.Armando Terrevoli (DEF)
5
3.Eoin Scholes (DEF)
6
4.Denis Revelles (DEF)
6
5.Alex Souness (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Guppy (MID)yellow card
7
7.Morris Ferdinand (MID)yellow card
5
8.Harvey Goldberg (MID)
7
9.Davy Hendriks (ATT)
6
10.Neil Newby (ATT)
7
11.Mick Patterson (ATT)
6
 
12.Jacob Mann (MID)
6
13.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
6
14.Adam Harrison (ATT)
0