Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 4,983 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Bury kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
Les Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. James Newby is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.45
James Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Adams. Julian Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.10
Tommy Grantt barges into Eoin Morris. The referee calls over Tommy Grantt and warns him to calm down! Eoin Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.44
Tommy Grantt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Pearce. Oleg Pearce brings the ball forward. Oleg Pearce goes all the way! Oleg Pearce rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.31
Robert Roberts decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Isaiah Formon!
38.18
Peter Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Boyd.
40.08
Ipswich Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bury's defence.
44.38
Rio James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Boyd.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
53.03
Peter Jeffers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Formon who gathers it comfortably.
54.55
Seth Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Morris but he's offside!
59.57
Marcello Petit makes a simple pass to Julian Adams. Julian Adams brings the ball forward. Julian Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
63.04
Peter Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.02
James Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Winterburn. Seth Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.46
Max Naylor passes the ball forward to Seth Winterburn. Seth Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
72.39
Marcello Petit sees a break and surges forward. Marcello Petit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Morris. Eoin Morris shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.57
Peter Jeffers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.54
Oleg Pearce makes a simple pass to Ralph Jobson. Ralph Jobson shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.18
Damien Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Adams. Julian Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Morris. Eoin Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.17
Robert Roberts passes the ball forward to Brendan Prior. Brendan Prior sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.25
Bury are easily keeping Ipswich Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Barmby of Bury
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
28.2%
47.4%
24.4%

Scorers