Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 2,648 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Lincoln City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.


0.00
Bury kick off and get the first half underway!
3.41
David Strachan advances with the ball. David Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus but the linesman indicates offside!
8.49
Dennis Makin flicks a high pass forward to Del Murrin who brings the ball under control. Del Murrin shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
20.47
Peter Luzhny makes a simple pass to Ugo Brooking. Ugo Brooking flicks a high pass forward to Andy Priestley who brings the ball under control. Andy Priestley shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.55
David Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus makes a simple pass, allowing Del Murrin to run into the box. Robert Insley hacks Del Murrin from behind! Penalty not given!!
22.50
Anthony Christie hits a low pass to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock sees Stephen Lawrence just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Stephen Lawrence provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.01
Dennis Makin hits a low pass to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Carl Williamson!
30.47
David Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Beagrie. Malcolm Beagrie flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Laycock who takes it down. Gareth Laycock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Moncur.
33.45
With great vision, Anthony Christie plays the ball forward to Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.45
Ugo Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Del Murrin. Del Murrin shoots from distance but Carl Williamson is on top of it.
40.11
Daniel Jesus barges into Robert Insley. The referee calls over Daniel Jesus and warns him to calm down! Robert Insley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.41
Peter Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Makin. Dennis Makin flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jesus controls it well on his chest. Daniel Jesus shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lincoln City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Lincoln City start the second half!
54.51
Ugo Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Priestley. Andy Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jesus controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Daniel Jesus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Carl Williamson reads it well. Well saved!
60.19
Bury have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Whelan replacing Mamadou Florentin and Simon Luzhny replacing Nicky Lawton .
61.22
Dennis Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus cuts inside the box! Daniel Jesus takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.32
Anthony Christie threads a neat ball through to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.55
Craig Murrin hits a low pass to Andy Priestley. Andy Priestley shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Carl Williamson easily smothers it!
72.05
Stanley Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Dennis Makin. Dennis Makin passes the ball forward to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Carl Williamson.
73.23
Corner kick to Lincoln City. Ugo Brooking chips it to the near post. Some good footwork from Daniel Jesus provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.09
Malcolm Beagrie kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Luzhny. Simon Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock flicks the ball with his head. Hannes Schulze didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.54
Andy Priestley clumsily knocks into Neil Lawrence. Andy Priestley is warned by the referee! Neil Lawrence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Craig Murrin threads the ball through to Andy Priestley. Andy Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Del Murrin. Del Murrin directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow David Weaver happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
37.1%
46.8%
16.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Williamson of Bury

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

1.Hannes Schulze (GK)
6
2.Stanley Mowbray (DEF)
6
3.Peter Luzhny (DEF)
7
4.Nicky Moncur (DEF)
6
5.David Strachan (MID)
6
6.Ugo Brooking (MID)
7
7.Dennis Makin (MID)
7
8.Craig Murrin (MID)
6
9.Andy Priestley (ATT)
6
10.Del Murrin (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Jesus (ATT)
7
 
12.Ian Morris (GK)
0
13.Dean Wilcox (ATT)
0
14.Stan Froggatt (ATT)
0