Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 2,247 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
4.31
Alan Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Carter. Ben Carter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ben Carter shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
6.50
Sol Gordon takes it forward alone. Sol Gordon plays a scrappy one-two with Cesar Veloso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sol Gordon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.12
Carlos Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Murray who takes it down. Alexander Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Thompson.
12.44
Xavier Desailly comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Peters. The referee calls over Xavier Desailly and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Peters runs off the knock.
18.36
Ben Carter flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Veloso controls it well on his chest. Cesar Veloso knocks the ball forward, putting Isaiah Barton through on goal. Isaiah Barton takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Alexander Brown manages to gather it comfortably.
33.41
James Barton catches Ben Carter on the ankles. The referee brings James Barton to one side and gives him a warning! Ben Carter runs off the knock.
36.50
Showing composure, Danny Mcleod plays the ball forward to Cesar Veloso. With great vision, Cesar Veloso plays the ball forward to Daniel Jackson who has made a great run into the box. Daniel Jackson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
38.26
Stephen Carter makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Carter flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Barton who takes it down. Isaiah Barton shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
42.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.19
Carlos Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Sol Gordon. Carlos Ribeiro is shown the yellow card! Sol Gordon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bury kick off the second half!
48.47
Sol Gordon advances with the ball. Sol Gordon shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
55.31
David Copping hacks Sol Gordon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sol Gordon runs off the knock.
57.02
Ray Carparelli darts forward. Ray Carparelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.16
Bury have made a substitution with Alexander Todd replacing Stephen Carter .
61.18
Sol Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Jackson who brings the ball neatly under control. Daniel Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.30
With great vision, Emile Gerrard plays the ball forward to Carlos Ribeiro. Carlos Ribeiro takes it forward alone. Carlos Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.14
Carlos Ribeiro catches Sol Gordon on the ankles. Carlos Ribeiro is warned by the referee! Sol Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.42
Matthew Carlton pushes up the pitch. Matthew Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Murray controls it well on his chest. Alexander Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Thompson.
72.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.25
Bury have made a substitution with Jacob Woodcock replacing Danny Mcleod .Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Ian Vassell replacing Ronnie Peters .
78.27
Xavier Desailly surges forward with the ball. Xavier Desailly passes the ball forward but David Fletcher is offside!
79.47
Alexander Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Desailly. Xavier Desailly flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Veloso who takes it down. Cesar Veloso shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.17
Carlos Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.47
James Barton takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Carlos Ribeiro. Carlos Ribeiro decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Ribeiro plays a sublime one-two with Alexander Murray and races in on goal... Carlos Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.39
Ghislain Bonissel flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Ribeiro picks a pass forward to Alexander Murray. Alexander Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.40
Alan Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Woodcock. Jacob Woodcock runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jacob Woodcock shoots from long range but Alexander Brown is on top of it.
89.44
Matthew Carlton hacks Cesar Veloso from behind! Matthew Carlton is shown the yellow card! Cesar Veloso runs off the knock.
90.00
Matthew Carlton clumsily knocks into David Fletcher. The referee warns Matthew Carlton to calm down! David Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
26.1%
48.9%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Ribeiro of Ipswich Town

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

1.Alexander Brown (GK)
7
2.Gary Vassell (DEF)
6
3.Matthew Carlton (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Emile Gerrard (DEF)
7
5.Ghislain Bonissel (DEF)
6
6.Ray Carparelli (MID)
6
7.James Barton (MID)
5
8.David Copping (MID)yellow card
5
9.Carlos Ribeiro (MID)yellow card
9
10.Ronnie Peters (MID)
6
11.Alexander Murray (ATT)
7
 
12.Ian Vassell (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Craddock (ATT)
0
14.Ivan Burbage (GK)
0