Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Watson | A. Watson |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Omer Johnson | O. Johnson | |||||||||
| Stephen Carter | S. Carter | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Des Upson | D. Upson | |||||||||
| Les Grimandi | L. Grimandi | | 44 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 45 | | Nigel Palmer | N. Palmer | |||||||
| Alan Thompson | A. Thompson | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 |  | Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | |||||||||
| Xavier Desailly | X. Desailly |  | 45 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Stan Adams | S. Adams | |||||||||
| Sol Gordon | S. Gordon | | 42 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Ian Davies | I. Davies | |||||||||
| Spencer Stuart | S. Stuart | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Lomano Oakley | L. Oakley | |||||||||
| Ben Carter | B. Carter | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Arthur Kerr | A. Kerr | |||||||||
| Joe Haynes | J. Haynes | | 47 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Kevin Byrne | K. Byrne | |||||||||
| Daniel Jackson | D. Jackson | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Lomano Bramble | L. Bramble | |||||||||
| Paul Wetherall | P. Wetherall | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Paul Whelan | P. Whelan | |||||||||
| Elias Niedermayr | E. Niedermayr |  | 47 | G | | 12 | | A | 45 |  | Callum Morton | C. Morton | |||||||||
| Alexander Todd | A. Todd | | 45 | G | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Luke Bailey | L. Bailey | |||||||||
| Danny Mcleod | D. Mcleod | | 39 | M | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Mark Unsworth | M. Unsworth | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,816 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Hitchcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ruel Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off the first half!
2.10
0-0Leon Rösler flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Oakley who brings the ball under control. Lomano Oakley knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble whips in a cross ball towards Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.32
0-0Kevin Byrne barges into Sol Gordon. The referee calls over Kevin Byrne and shows him a yellow card! Sol Gordon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.20
Lomano Oakley kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.41
Alan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Spencer Stuart. Spencer Stuart flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Jackson who brings the ball under control. Daniel Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Paul Wetherall. Paul Wetherall makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
24.58
With vision, Arthur Kerr plays the ball forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.21
Nigel Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Oakley. Lomano Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.31
0-0Seeing Lomano Oakley's attacking run, Arthur Kerr quickly throws the ball into his path. Lomano Oakley passes the ball forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan shoots from outside the area but somehow Ashley Watson manages to keep it out.
33.24
0-0Arthur Kerr surges forward with the ball. Arthur Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Carter.
36.18
Les Grimandi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Carter. Ben Carter flicks a high ball forward to Paul Wetherall who takes it down. Paul Wetherall plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Haynes and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Wetherall provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.10
0-0Des Upson barges into Paul Wetherall. The referee calls over Des Upson and warns him to calm down! Paul Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.43
Lomano Oakley clumsily knocks into Sol Gordon. The referee calls over Lomano Oakley and warns him to calm down! Sol Gordon runs off the knock.
42.21
0-1Nigel Palmer threads a neat ball through to Arthur Kerr. Arthur Kerr makes a probing pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Ben Carter flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jackson controls it well on his chest. Daniel Jackson plays a quick one-two with Paul Wetherall and rushes in on goal... Daniel Jackson rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury have changed their lineup with Danny Mcleod replacing Paul Wetherall. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.31
Ian Davies makes a simple pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
49.13
Spencer Stuart brings the ball forward. Spencer Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Mcleod. Danny Mcleod flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.23
Spencer Stuart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Mcleod. Danny Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.48
Kevin Byrne knocks the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ashley Watson gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
60.02
0-1Bury have made a substitution with Elias Niedermayr replacing Stephen Carter .
61.08
With some swift thinking, Arthur Kerr plays the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble hits a low pass to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
63.05
Lomano Oakley hacks Spencer Stuart from behind! Lomano Oakley is warned by the referee again! Spencer Stuart grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.17
Lomano Oakley kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.08
Elias Niedermayr surges forward with the ball. Elias Niedermayr flicks a high pass forward. Danny Mcleod controls it well on his chest. Danny Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.29
0-1Lomano Oakley flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Bramble who brings the ball under control. Lomano Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Whelan but he's offside!
75.05
0-1Ben Carter barges into Lomano Oakley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Oakley stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.48
Bury have made a substitution with Alexander Todd replacing Ben Carter .
79.04
Ian Davies sees Lomano Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Whelan but he's offside!
85.30
Nigel Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Davies. Ian Davies passes the ball forward to Paul Whelan. Paul Whelan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Thompson.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31%
47.1%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Bramble of Tranmere Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ashley Watson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stephen Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Les Grimandi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alan Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Xavier Desailly (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Spencer Stuart (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ben Carter (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Joe Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Jackson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elias Niedermayr (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alexander Todd (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Danny Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Omer Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Des Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Palmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lomano Oakley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthur Kerr (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Byrne (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Lomano Bramble (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Paul Whelan (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Callum Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luke Bailey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |