Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Paul Gadd | Paul Gadd | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Glynn Bolton | G. Bolton |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Noah Sammer | N. Sammer | |||||||||
| Rafael Castro | R. Castro |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Steven Wilcox | S. Wilcox | |||||||||
| Peter Dean | P. Dean | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Syd Summerbee | S. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Ralph Izzet | R. Izzet | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Ralph Hibbs | R. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Jason Middleton | J. Middleton | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Daniel Vickers | D. Vickers | |||||||||
| Julian Carrick | J. Carrick | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Alexander Oliver | A. Oliver | |||||||||
| Graham Todd | G. Todd | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Ashley Wallwork | A. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Nick Bishop | N. Bishop | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Del Coppinger | D. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Demetrio Fortin | D. Fortin |  | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 54 |  | Ivan Pirri | I. Pirri | |||||||||
| Wes Bramble | W. Bramble | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Ashley Roberts | A. Roberts | |||||||||
| Francesco G. Bia | F. Bia | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Francis Seaman | F. Seaman | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 9,427 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bury are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bury start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
0-0Ralph Izzet threads the ball through to Nick Bishop. Nick Bishop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia shoots from 25 yards but Noah Sammer is on top of it.
8.13
0-0Daniel Vickers kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Wallwork. Ashley Wallwork kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.54
1-0Nick Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.20
1-0Ashley Wallwork comes in with a high challenge, catching Graham Todd with his studs. Ashley Wallwork is shown the red card!! Graham Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.29
Graham Todd makes a probing pass to Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble goes all the way! Wes Bramble takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.15
Nick Bishop threads the ball through to Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
32.08
Alexander Oliver advances with the ball. Alexander Oliver shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.05
Rafael Castro knocks the ball forward to Graham Todd. Graham Todd passes the ball forward to Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Noah Sammer easily smothers it!
40.19
Jason Middleton makes a simple pass to Graham Todd. Graham Todd threads the ball through to Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
Alexander Oliver sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Roberts. Ashley Roberts powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
48.36
2-0Ralph Hibbs takes it forward alone. Ralph Hibbs surges forward with the ball. Ralph Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Bolton who gathers it comfortably.
59.04
2-0Ralph Izzet makes a probing pass to Nick Bishop. Nick Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Bramble but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.32
Demetrio Fortin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.19
2-0Bury are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.40
Syd Summerbee knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Oliver. Alexander Oliver takes it forward alone. Alexander Oliver tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.19
Graham Todd passes the ball forward to Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.39
Nick Bishop sees space and advances. Nick Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Noah Sammer manages to gather it comfortably.
87.09
Nick Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble goes all the way! Wes Bramble takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%
Scorers