Match Report
| Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town |  |  | Bury | Bury | ||||||||||||||||
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| Alun Ince | A. Ince |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Ashley Watson | A. Watson | |||||||||
| Arthur Beattie | A. Beattie | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Stephen Carter | S. Carter | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Davies | N. Davies | | 49 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 44 | | Les Grimandi | L. Grimandi | ||||||||
| Chris Cooper | C. Cooper | | 48 | D | | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Alan Thompson | A. Thompson | ||||||||
| Julian Galli | J. Galli | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 45 |  | Xavier Desailly | X. Desailly | |||||||||
| Tommy Best | T. Best | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 42 | | Sol Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Neil Clegg | N. Clegg | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Spencer Stuart | S. Stuart | |||||||||
| Antonio Costa | A. Costa |  | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Ben Carter | B. Carter | |||||||||
| Alfred Elliott | A. Elliott | | 45 | A | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Joe Haynes | J. Haynes | |||||||||
| Dennis Craddock | D. Craddock | | 43 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Cesar Veloso | C. Veloso | |||||||||
| Graeme Summerbee | G. Summerbee | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Daniel Jackson | D. Jackson | |||||||||
| Tony Wallwork | T. Wallwork | | 41 | D | | 12 | | G | 47 |  | Elias Niedermayr | E. Niedermayr | |||||||||
| Henry Cort | H. Cort | | 37 | M | | 13 | | G | 45 | | Alexander Todd | A. Todd | |||||||||
| Carl Clemence | C. Clemence | | 37 | G | | 14 | | M | 39 | | Danny Mcleod | D. Mcleod | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,374 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Jobson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Jobson.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off the first half!
2.18
0-0Xavier Desailly decides to run forward with the ball. Xavier Desailly makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.04
0-0Alfred Elliott clumsily knocks into Alan Thompson. Alfred Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Alan Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.53
Sol Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Joe Haynes. Joe Haynes powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.02
Spencer Stuart makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Stuart plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Haynes and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Spencer Stuart provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
9.32
Nwankwo Davies sees Neil Clegg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Clegg threads the ball through to Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock advances inside the box! Dennis Craddock strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
10.18
0-0Without breaking stride, Sol Gordon plays the ball forward to Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alun Ince.
11.15
0-0Ben Carter takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Graeme Summerbee gets to the ball and clears it up field.
15.56
Neil Clegg knocks the ball forward to Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Ashley Watson. What a great pair of hands!
24.40
Tommy Best threads a neat ball through to Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Ashley Watson smothers it!
28.23
Antonio Costa flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Summerbee collects the pass. Graeme Summerbee threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.28
With imagination, Julian Galli plays the ball forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Elliott who takes it down. Alfred Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
32.37
1-0Nwankwo Davies receives the ball from a throw-in from Arthur Beattie. Nwankwo Davies threads a neat ball through to Neil Clegg. Neil Clegg makes an attacking run forward. Neil Clegg threads a neat ball through to Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ashley Watson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.13
1-0Stephen Carter catches Antonio Costa on the ankles. Stephen Carter is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Costa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.13
Free kick to Cheltenham Town just outside the area...
45.00
Neil Clegg steps up. The ball flies past the wall and into the bottom right corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bury have changed their lineup with Danny Mcleod replacing Daniel Jackson. The Bury players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
48.13
Antonio Costa hits a low pass to Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott knocks the ball forward, putting Dennis Craddock through on goal. Dennis Craddock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.53
2-0Joe Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Beattie. Joe Haynes is shown the yellow card! Arthur Beattie runs off the knock.
51.13
2-0Tommy Best makes a simple pass to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee makes a great pass forward. Alfred Elliott runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.31
Antonio Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee skips past Les Grimandi! Graeme Summerbee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.55
Antonio Costa brings the ball forward. Antonio Costa plays a sublime one-two with Graeme Summerbee and races in on goal... Antonio Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.40
2-0Bury have made a substitution with Elias Niedermayr replacing Stephen Carter .
63.33
Les Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Stuart. Spencer Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso plays a one-two with Danny Mcleod and advances towards the goal... Cesar Veloso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
66.41
Julian Galli comes in with a late challenge on Danny Mcleod. The referee calls over Julian Galli and shows him a yellow card! Danny Mcleod hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.16
Tommy Best flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Elliott controls it well on his chest. Alfred Elliott shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.31
Chris Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa sees space and advances. Antonio Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.19
Bury have made a substitution with Alexander Todd replacing Ben Carter .
79.51
With imagination, Nwankwo Davies laces a through ball forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa threads a neat ball through to Alfred Elliott. Alfred Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
81.23
Spencer Stuart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Mcleod. Danny Mcleod shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.50
Nwankwo Davies flicks a high pass forward to Neil Clegg who brings the ball under control. Neil Clegg makes a simple pass to Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
89.21
Nwankwo Davies brings the ball forward. Nwankwo Davies brings the ball forward. Nwankwo Davies knocks the ball forward, putting Dennis Craddock through on goal. Some good footwork from Dennis Craddock provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
11
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.1%
36.9%
Play Area
31%
42.9%
26.2%
Scorers
| Alfred Elliott 32 Neil Clegg 43 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Costa of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Beattie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Davies (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Chris Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Galli (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Tommy Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Clegg (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Antonio Costa (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Alfred Elliott (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Dennis Craddock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graeme Summerbee (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tony Wallwork (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henry Cort (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Clemence (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ashley Watson (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ben Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joe Haynes (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Cesar Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Jackson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elias Niedermayr (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alexander Todd (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Danny Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |