Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Malcolm Galli | M. Galli |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Jody Oliver | J. Oliver | |||||||||
| Alun Davies | A. Davies | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Harvey Oliver | H. Oliver | |||||||||
| Edward James | E. James | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Des Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Elena Leon | E. Leon |  | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Armando Coronado | A. Coronado | |||||||||
| Ashley Boertien | A. Boertien | | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 81 | | Eddie Dryden | E. Dryden | |||||||||
| Adam Thompson | A. Thompson | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Ben Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Alun Platt | A. Platt | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Colin Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
| Ross Benjamin | R. Benjamin | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Corrado Fialdini | C. Fialdini | |||||||||
| Dennis Froggatt | D. Froggatt | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Alberto Torres | A. Torres | |||||||||
| Gabriel Durand | G. Durand |  | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Nick Formon | N. Formon | |||||||||
| Piet Janssen | P. Janssen |  | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Del Bailey | D. Bailey | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 8,640 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
9.02
0-0Des Milburn takes it forward alone. Des Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.04
Harvey Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Booth. Colin Booth makes a simple pass to Nick Formon. Nick Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.05
0-0Edward James chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Benjamin. Ross Benjamin makes a probing pass to Dennis Froggatt. Dennis Froggatt goes all the way! Dennis Froggatt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jody Oliver manages to gather it comfortably.
20.03
Corrado Fialdini makes a simple pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.19
0-0Colin Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Del Bailey. Del Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.28
Ross Benjamin surges forward with the ball. Ross Benjamin threads the ball through to Gabriel Durand. Gabriel Durand shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.52
Ashley Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Platt. Alun Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Durand. Gabriel Durand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Oliver who gathers it comfortably.
28.45
Ben Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.07
Eddie Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.08
Corrado Fialdini chips the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Malcolm Galli.
33.47
Ben Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.43
Armando Coronado knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher sees a break and surges forward. Ben Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Malcolm Galli easily smothers it!
39.11
Armando Coronado makes a simple pass to Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.48
Elena Leon threads the ball through to Adam Thompson. Adam Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Durand. Gabriel Durand finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Corrado Fialdini knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bury kick off the second half!
54.27
Harvey Oliver makes a simple pass to Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.26
Edward James makes a simple pass to Ross Benjamin. Ross Benjamin makes a simple pass to Gabriel Durand. Gabriel Durand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jody Oliver.
59.20
Ben Fletcher threads the ball through to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.55
Ross Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Piet Janssen. Piet Janssen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
63.32
1-0Alun Platt makes a probing pass to Gabriel Durand. Gabriel Durand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.18
1-0Nick Formon hacks Edward James from behind! The referee calls over Nick Formon and warns him to calm down! Edward James runs off the knock.
71.43
Colin Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.22
1-1Des Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Booth. Colin Booth threads the ball through to Del Bailey. Del Bailey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Torres but he's offside!
79.29
Ben Fletcher passes the ball forward to Alberto Torres. Alberto Torres shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
81.51
Des Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Booth. Colin Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.22
Ross Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Durand. Gabriel Durand knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Janssen. Piet Janssen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Piet Janssen scores for Bury!!
89.36
Edward James kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Thompson. Adam Thompson surges forward with the ball. Adam Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Durand. Gabriel Durand powers a header at goal. Jody Oliver easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gabriel Durand 63 Piet Janssen 85 | Del Bailey 71 |