Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Wycombe Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Johnson.


0.00
The first half starts with Wycombe Wanderers kicking off!
2.30
Les Barrett threads a neat ball through to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.05
Carlton James threads the ball through to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.46
Del Moore threads a neat ball through to Carlton James. Carlton James threads a neat ball through to Henry Bower. Henry Bower shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
16.58
Les Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Gordon. Sol Gordon sees Isaiah Barton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Barton shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.07
Les Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Gordon. Sol Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso plays a quick one-two with Daniel Jackson and rushes in on goal... Cesar Veloso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.10
Arnauld Bianco plays the ball forward to Syd Grant. Syd Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Bower. Henry Bower shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.15
Morgan Locatelli knocks the ball forward to Syd Grant. Syd Grant sees Henry Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.57
Morgan Locatelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton James. Carlton James flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Sharpe edges inside the box! Ronnie Sharpe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Elias Niedermayr is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.16
Les Barrett knocks the ball forward to Henry Bower. Henry Bower shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.43
Syd Grant makes a probing pass to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Elias Niedermayr!
44.21
With great vision, Ben Carter plays the ball forward to Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Barton. Isaiah Barton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Bury kick off the second half!
47.56
Carlton James makes a probing pass to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe shoots from distance but it is miles over!
49.58
Alan Thompson barges into Henry Bower. The referee calls over Alan Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Henry Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.42
Arnauld Bianco flicks a high ball forward to Syd Grant who takes it down. Syd Grant flicks a high ball forward to Alan McManaman who takes it down. Alan McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Bower but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.46
Carlton James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.05
Carlton James chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Henry Bower. With a superhuman jump, Henry Bower connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.51
Bury have made a substitution with Alexander Todd replacing Stephen Carter .
61.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Thompson plays the ball forward to Xavier Desailly. Xavier Desailly flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
65.05
Ben Carter flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jackson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Moore.
67.39
Alberto Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Bower. Henry Bower shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
69.39
Morgan Locatelli sees a break and surges forward. Morgan Locatelli flicks a high pass forward to Alan McManaman who brings the ball under control. Alan McManaman shoots from long range but it is miles over!
71.19
Del Moore threads a neat ball through to Syd Grant. Syd Grant brings the ball forward. Syd Grant edges inside the box! Syd Grant looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.46
Bury have made a substitution with Jacob Woodcock replacing Danny Mcleod .
78.49
Alexander Todd knocks the ball forward to Sol Gordon. With imagination, Sol Gordon laces a through ball forward to Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.54
Alberto Simonsen sees Henry Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Bower shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.28
Syd Grant threads a neat ball through to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman makes a defence splitting pass to Henry Bower. Henry Bower strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.58
Daniel Jackson comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Bianco. The referee calls over Daniel Jackson and warns him to calm down! Arnauld Bianco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
13
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.7%
66.3%
Play Area
36%
39.3%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronnie Sharpe of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Elias Niedermayr (GK)
6
2.Stephen Carter (DEF)
6
3.Les Grimandi (DEF)
7
4.Alan Thompson (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Xavier Desailly (MID)
6
6.Sol Gordon (MID)
6
7.Ben Carter (MID)
6
8.Danny Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Cesar Veloso (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Jackson (ATT)
7
11.Isaiah Barton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alexander Todd (GK)
6
13.Jacob Woodcock (GK)
6
14.David Fletcher (DEF)
6

1.Brendan Taylor (GK)
6
2.Morgan Locatelli (DEF)
7
3.Arnauld Bianco (DEF)
7
4.Del Moore (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Simonsen (MID)
7
6.Carlton James (MID)
8
7.Syd Grant (MID)
8
8.Les Barrett (MID)
7
9.Alan McManaman (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Sharpe (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Henry Bower (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Cope (GK)
0
13.Matt Adams (MID)
0
14.Gary Hansen (DEF)
0