Match Report


West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion     BuryBury
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Alistair PallisterA. Pallister47
G
1
G
52Carl WilliamsonC. Williamson
Adam PriorA. Prior47
D
2
D
48Robert InsleyR. Insley
Chris GoodwinC. Goodwin47
D
3captain
D
46David WeaverD. Weaver
Ian OliverI. Oliver52
D
4
D
45Neil LawrenceN. Lawrence
Gilles PetersG. Peters42
D
5
M
50Mamadou FlorentinM. Florentin
Graham SinclairG. Sinclair50
M
6
M
40Anthony ChristieA. Christie
Malte FrieserM. Frieser63
M
7
M
40Matthew GeorgeM. George
Danny BallD. Ball47
M
captain8
M
39Malcolm BeagrieM. Beagrie
Emile KeeganE. Keegan46
M
9
A
52Gareth LaycockG. Laycock
Mick ElliottM. Elliott50
A
10
A
38Stephen LawrenceS. Lawrence
Graeme VassellG. Vassell43
A
11
A
30Nicky LawtonN. Lawton
 
Alexander MannA. Mann38
G
12
G
48Luke BallL. Ball
Max FoxM. Fox40
M
13
D
44Jacob WhelanJ. Whelan
Dale DyerD. Dyer35
M
14
G
43Simon LuzhnyS. Luzhny

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,407 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Vernazza.


0.00
Bury kick off and get the match underway!
6.05
David Weaver threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Florentin. Mamadou Florentin makes a simple pass to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Pallister who gathers it comfortably.
10.31
Malte Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell skips past David Weaver! Graeme Vassell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.51
Malcolm Beagrie threads a neat ball through to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.27
Gilles Peters threads a neat ball through to Graham Sinclair. Graham Sinclair surges forward with the ball. Graham Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
27.08
Graham Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Mick Elliott controls it well on his chest. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Weaver.
30.23
Malte Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Vassell controls it well on his chest. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
32.33
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.21
Neil Lawrence threads the ball through to Anthony Christie. Anthony Christie threads a neat ball through to Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.40
Danny Ball sees Graeme Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
47.01
Robert Insley gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Gareth Laycock lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
48.54
Matthew George comes in with a late challenge on Graham Sinclair. The referee brings Matthew George to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.04
Malcolm Beagrie hacks Graham Sinclair from behind! The referee warns Malcolm Beagrie to calm down! Graham Sinclair runs off the knock.
55.03
Malcolm Beagrie flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Stephen Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Prior.
59.38
Ian Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Danny Ball who takes it down. Danny Ball flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Vassell collects the pass. Graeme Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Insley.
60.23
Bury have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Whelan replacing Mamadou Florentin and Simon Luzhny replacing Nicky Lawton .
61.28
Malte Frieser makes a run forward as Graham Sinclair takes the throw-in. Malte Frieser skillfully chests the ball down. Malte Frieser brings the ball forward. Malte Frieser chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.51
Emile Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Vassell collects the pass. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.55
Danny Ball brings the ball forward. Danny Ball shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
71.47
Danny Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Elliott and advances towards the goal... Graeme Vassell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Carl Williamson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.02
Adam Prior pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adam Prior takes it forward alone. Adam Prior plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Vassell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Adam Prior provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
81.03
Robert Insley runs forward with the ball. Robert Insley flicks a high pass forward. Simon Luzhny controls it well on his chest. Simon Luzhny knocks the ball forward, putting Stephen Lawrence through on goal. Stephen Lawrence tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
83.37
Emile Keegan surges forward with the ball. Emile Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. With a superhuman jump, Graeme Vassell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Danny Ball threads a neat ball through to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Bromwich Albion

Bury
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.6%
27.4%
Play Area
23.3%
42.5%
34.2%

Scorers
Graeme Vassell 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Vassell of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Alistair Pallister (GK)
6
2.Adam Prior (DEF)
8
3.Chris Goodwin (DEF)
6
4.Ian Oliver (DEF)
7
5.Gilles Peters (DEF)
6
6.Graham Sinclair (MID)
7
7.Malte Frieser (MID)
8
8.Danny Ball (MID)
7
9.Emile Keegan (MID)
7
10.Mick Elliott (ATT)
7
11.Graeme Vassell (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13.Max Fox (MID)
0
14.Dale Dyer (MID)
0

1.Carl Williamson (GK)
6
2.Robert Insley (DEF)
7
3.David Weaver (DEF)
6
4.Neil Lawrence (DEF)
6
5.Mamadou Florentin (MID)
6
6.Anthony Christie (MID)
6
7.Matthew George (MID)
5
8.Malcolm Beagrie (MID)
6
9.Gareth Laycock (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Lawrence (ATT)
6
11.Nicky Lawton (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Ball (GK)
0
13.Jacob Whelan (DEF)
6
14.Simon Luzhny (GK)
6