Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Notts County. A crowd of 2,651 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Notts County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Ehiogu.


0.00
The whistle blows and Notts County kick off!
4.24
Chris Peters sees Scott Finney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Finney whips in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Stephen Carter. Excellent block.
6.39
Sol Gordon catches Gilles Mcleod on the ankles. Sol Gordon is shown the yellow card! Gilles Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.27
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward. Jason Waters controls it well on his chest. Jason Waters shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.55
Chris Peters takes it forward alone. Chris Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.58
Gilles Finney plays the ball forward to Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Stephen Carter clumsily knocks into Jason Waters. Penalty not given!!
28.47
Jason Waters barges into Stephen Carter. The referee warns Jason Waters to calm down! Stephen Carter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.43
Sol Gordon brings the ball forward. Sol Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
34.16
Sol Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.50
Ben Carter catches Chris Peters on the ankles. The referee calls over Ben Carter and shows him a yellow card! Chris Peters runs off the knock.
40.32
Chris Peters flicks a high pass forward. Scott Finney controls it well on his chest. Scott Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.52
David Ziliani takes it forward alone. David Ziliani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Finney. Scott Finney knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Carter.
45.00
Xavier Desailly flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Barton who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Ziliani.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury have changed their lineup with David Fletcher replacing Isaiah Barton. Notts County appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bury get the second half underway!
53.57
Colin Campbell hacks Xavier Desailly from behind! The referee calls over Colin Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Xavier Desailly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.51
Danny Mcleod threads the ball through to Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
60.23
Bury have made a substitution with Alexander Todd replacing Stephen Carter .
61.23
Les Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Gordon. Sol Gordon makes a probing pass to Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Cottee who gathers it comfortably.
69.56
Malte Metzger threads a neat ball through to Chris Peters. Chris Peters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Finney. Scott Finney connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.01
Alan Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Carter. Ben Carter sees Cesar Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Veloso edges inside the box! Cesar Veloso rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
75.01
Gilles Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell makes a simple pass to Jason Waters. Jason Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Elias Niedermayr who gathers it comfortably.
77.44
Bury have made a substitution with Jacob Woodcock replacing Danny Mcleod .
79.42
Joe Hall sees a break and surges forward. Joe Hall whips in a cross ball towards Jason Waters. Jason Waters heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.47
Xavier Desailly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
83.39
Joe Hall flicks a high pass forward. Scott Finney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Milanese. Christian Milanese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Elias Niedermayr reads it well. Fabulous save!
84.35
Gilles Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on David Fletcher. The referee warns Gilles Mcleod to calm down! David Fletcher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.58
Alan Thompson takes the throw-in. Alexander Todd makes a probing pass to Ben Carter. Ben Carter makes a simple pass to Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.04
Alexander Todd knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Gordon. Sol Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Fletcher. David Fletcher rushes past David Ziliani! David Fletcher tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
27.5%
43.8%
28.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Peters of Notts County

Match Ratings
1.Elias Niedermayr (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)yellow card
7
7.Ben Carter (MID)yellow card
6
8.Danny Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Cesar Veloso (ATT)
7
10.Daniel Jackson (ATT)
6
11.Isaiah Barton (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Todd (GK)
6
13.Jacob Woodcock (GK)
6
14.David Fletcher (DEF)
6

1.Dale Cottee (GK)
6
2.Malte Metzger (DEF)
7
3.David Ziliani (DEF)
7
4.Gilles Mcleod (DEF)
7
5.Gilles Finney (MID)
6
6.Chris Peters (MID)
9
7.Colin Campbell (MID)yellow card
5
8.Joe Hall (MID)
7
9.Christian Milanese (ATT)
6
10.Jason Waters (ATT)
5
11.Scott Finney (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Anthony Benali (GK)
0
13.Edgar Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Alexandre Sousa (DEF)
0