Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 8,496 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Bury start the match!
2.16
Chris Keane makes a probing pass to Oleg Edghill. Oleg Edghill shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.55
Oleg Edghill catches Rodrigo Fernandes in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Rodrigo Fernandes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.59
Chris Keane advances with the ball. Chris Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Bower who gathers it comfortably.
10.39
Nigel Rankin clumsily knocks into Jermaine Mann. Nigel Rankin is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Mann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.11
Dion Moss sees a break and surges forward. Dion Moss tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.11
Ian Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Mason. Alan Mason shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Eddie Bower.
21.06
Nigel Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Smith. Stephen Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Gower who gathers it comfortably.
22.14
Nigel Rankin makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Rankin plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Smith and rushes in on goal... Nigel Rankin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Niccolo Gower is on top of it.
26.21
Lomano Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Mann. Jermaine Mann passes the ball forward to Alan Mason. Alan Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.07
Stephen Smith barges into Carlton Platt. Stephen Smith is warned by the referee! Carlton Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.32
Wayne Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Mason. Alan Mason goes all the way! Alan Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.39
Nigel Rankin decides to run forward with the ball. Nigel Rankin finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.11
Rodrigo Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Melchior Reuser. Melchior Reuser decides to run forward with the ball. Melchior Reuser flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Smith. Stephen Smith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Gower easily smothers it!
45.00
Carlton Platt knocks the ball forward to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes knocks the ball forward to Alan Mason. Alan Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Swindon Town kick off!
53.25
Chris Keane catches Melchior Reuser on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Keane and warns him to calm down! Melchior Reuser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Alan Mason catches Sol Montague on the ankles. The referee calls over Alan Mason and warns him to calm down! Sol Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.57
Fredrik Heskey makes a simple pass to Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes makes a simple pass to Alan Mason. Alan Mason goes all the way! Alan Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.48
Nigel Rankin makes a simple pass to Adam Shilton. Adam Shilton plays a perfect one-two with Brendan Adams and rushes in on goal... Adam Shilton takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.14
Gilles Hulme makes a simple pass to Brendan Adams. Brendan Adams shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.22
Rodrigo Fernandes barges into Alan Mason. Rodrigo Fernandes is warned by the referee! Alan Mason gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.08
Fredrik Heskey catches Brendan Adams on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.31
Rodrigo Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Melchior Reuser. Melchior Reuser makes a probing pass to Adam Shilton. Adam Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Adams but he's offside!
85.06
Nigel Rankin passes the ball forward to Brendan Adams. Brendan Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.35
Dion Moss flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Shilton. Adam Shilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Proctor.
89.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Rankin of Swindon Town
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
31.6%
48.1%
20.3%