Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bury are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bury are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
6.24
Lennart Lindner advances with the ball. Lennart Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.13
Tony Hunt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Riggott. Edward Riggott knocks the ball forward to Billy Jess. Billy Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Wisgerhof but the linesman indicates offside!
12.42
Martin Götz makes a probing pass to Lennart Lindner. Lennart Lindner makes a simple pass to Billy Jess. Billy Jess shoots from long range but Glynn Bolton is on top of it.
14.37
Eddie Bower threads the ball through to Demetrio Fortin. Demetrio Fortin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Wright who gathers it comfortably.
16.47
Rotherham United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.41
Graham Todd passes the ball forward to Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Martin Wright easily smothers it!
28.28
Lennart Lindner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Jess. Billy Jess shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.42
Julian Carrick makes a simple pass to Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Bowyer.
36.45
Tony Hunt passes the ball forward to Edward Riggott. Edward Riggott passes the ball forward to Billy Jess. Billy Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Glynn Bolton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.37
Bury are easily keeping Rotherham United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
Edward Riggott knocks the ball forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.34
Malcolm Anderton knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.24
Demetrio Fortin flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Bramble. Wes Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Francesco G. Bia but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.08
Bury are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rotherham United's defence.
61.53
Lennart Lindner flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof chips the ball to his team mate, Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
66.20
Malcolm Anderton passes the ball forward to Francesco G. Bia. Francesco G. Bia tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
71.11
Lennart Lindner passes the ball forward to Max Lightfoot. Max Lightfoot plays a perfect one-two with Billy Jess and rushes in on goal... Max Lightfoot tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Glynn Bolton had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
81.16
Billy Stone hacks Graham Todd from behind! Billy Stone is warned by the referee! Graham Todd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.58
Tomˆs Wisgerhof hacks Ralph Izzet from behind! Tomˆs Wisgerhof is warned by the referee! Ralph Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
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