Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 8,124 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bury and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.
0.00
0-0Bury start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.51
0-0Marvin Keegan threads the ball through to Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Youds.
9.48
0-0Roberto Monteiro makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Monteiro runs straight at the defence! Roberto Monteiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jacob Holloway sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
10.01
0-0Oliver Breitner decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Breitner tries a spectacular long range effort. Sandro Imbriani gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
12.47
0-0David Platt threads a neat ball through to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Standing. Brian Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.33
Marvin Keegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Standing. Brian Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Youds.
20.38
Roberto Monteiro plays the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros plays a quick one-two with Brian Standing and rushes in on goal... Stavros Leandros side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sandro Imbriani!
24.28
0-1With imagination, Jacob Holloway laces a through ball forward to Jason Lowe. Jason Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dries Van Basten. Dries Van Basten threads a neat ball through to Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.29
0-1Gavin Dodd chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Keegan. Marvin Keegan flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Standing. Brian Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Stavros Leandros but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.04
Marvin Keegan passes the ball forward to Brian Standing. Brian Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stavros Leandros!
33.17
Marvin Keegan decides to run forward with the ball. Marvin Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.48
David Platt flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Breitner collects the pass. Oliver Breitner knocks the ball forward to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury have changed their lineup with Clive Brown replacing Gary Hendry, Dean Green replacing Stavros Leandros and Colin Kasper replacing Martin Vasari and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Coventry City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
47.07
Lomano Adams hits a low pass to Les Charles. Les Charles hits a low pass to Dries Van Basten. Dries Van Basten comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Oliver Cziommer gets down and covers it.
48.20
2-1Clive Brown hacks Brian Youds from behind! The referee calls over Clive Brown and warns him to calm down! Brian Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.43
Lomano Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Charles. Les Charles shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.07
Oliver Breitner plays the ball forward to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper plays a one-two with Brian Standing and rushes in on goal... Colin Kasper shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Colin Kasper scores for Bury!!
61.04
Brian Youds knocks the ball forward to Anthony George. Anthony George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Bowyer. Colin Bowyer shoots from 25 yards. Oliver Cziommer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.36
Anthony George makes a simple pass to Les Charles. Les Charles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Oliver Cziommer!
69.33
Oliver Breitner makes a run forward as Roberto Monteiro takes the throw-in. Oliver Breitner skillfully chests the ball down. Oliver Breitner makes a simple pass to Clive Brown. Clive Brown cuts inside the box! Clive Brown tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.51
Gavin Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner hits a low pass to Dean Green. Dean Green edges inside the box! Dean Green makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
81.20
David Platt flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Monteiro comfortably collects the pass. Roberto Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Brown. Clive Brown knocks the ball forward to Dean Green but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Oliver Breitner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Breitner tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stavros Leandros 30, 33 Colin Kasper 57 | Colin Bowyer 24 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Cziommer (GK)
7
2. Gavin Dodd (DEF)
6
3. Didier Collin (DEF)
6
4. David Platt (DEF)
6
5. Marvin Keegan (MID)
8
6. Roberto Monteiro (MID)
7
7. Oliver Breitner (MID)
8
8. Gary Hendry (MID)
6
9. Stavros Leandros (ATT)
9
10. Martin Vasari (ATT)
6
11. Brian Standing (ATT)
7
12. Clive Brown (DEF)
6
13. Dean Green (MID)
6
14. Colin Kasper (ATT)
8
1. Sandro Imbriani (GK)
6
2. Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6
3. Greg Royce (DEF)
6
4. Brian Youds (DEF)
7
5. Lomano Adams (MID)
6
6. Anthony George (MID)
6
7. Jason Lowe (MID)
6
8. Anthony Brooking (MID)
6
9. Colin Bowyer (ATT)
7
10. Les Charles (ATT)
6
11. Dries Van Basten (ATT)
6
12. Jonathan Magnier (DEF)
0
13. Brendan Howells (GK)
0
14. Graham Bolton (ATT)
0