Match Report
| Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town |  |  | Bury | Bury | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Platt | P. Platt |  | 48 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Tony Bastin | T. Bastin | ||||||||
| Stan Hunt | S. Hunt | | 39 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Colin Sheringham | C. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Johann Baills | J. Baills |  | 38 | D | | 3 | | | D | 46 | | James Woodcock | J. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Shaun Shearer | S. Shearer | | 36 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Ugo Walsh | U. Walsh | | 46 | M | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Des Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Scott Laver | S. Laver | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 |  | Roberto Hertog | R. Hertog | |||||||||
| Michael Pallister | M. Pallister | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Anthony Jess | A. Jess | |||||||||
| Peter Robson | P. Robson | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Gavin Bramble | G. Bramble | |||||||||
| Seth Venus | S. Venus | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Hugo Diez | H. Diez | |||||||||
| Dean Gerrard | D. Gerrard | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Neil Henry | N. Henry | |||||||||
| Francis Allman | F. Allman | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 |  | Martin Cruciani | M. Cruciani | |||||||||
| Neil Scales | N. Scales | | 45 | A | | 12 | | A | 48 | | Dean Mustoe | D. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Gilles Young | G. Young | | 41 | A | | 13 | | G | 41 | | Colin Stone | C. Stone | |||||||||
| Mark George | M. George | | 40 | G | | 14 | | M | 41 | | Michael Griffin | M. Griffin | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Bury. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off the first half!
2.42
0-0Scott Laver makes a probing pass to Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Taylor.
8.24
0-0Without breaking stride, Des Milburn plays the ball forward to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess threads a neat ball through to Neil Henry. Neil Henry shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.33
0-0Anthony Jess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani puts a great ball through. Neil Henry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.30
Roberto Hertog kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.37
Ugo Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Allman. Francis Allman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Sheringham.
21.09
James Woodcock makes a probing pass to Gavin Bramble. Gavin Bramble threads a neat ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez hits a low pass to Neil Henry. Neil Henry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.19
Ugo Walsh makes a simple pass to Francis Allman. Francis Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Gerrard. Dean Gerrard heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.04
Anthony Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Henry. Neil Henry runs straight at the defence! Neil Henry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
28.43
With great vision, Scott Laver plays the ball forward to Seth Venus. Seth Venus plays a quick one-two with Dean Gerrard and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Seth Venus provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.18
Des Milburn makes a probing pass to Roberto Hertog. Roberto Hertog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry advances inside the box! Neil Henry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
32.53
0-0Michael Pallister makes a probing pass to Francis Allman. Francis Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Venus. Seth Venus makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Tony Bastin.
34.43
0-0Ugo Walsh takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Neil Henry jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
38.26
Anthony Jess sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Jess shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.03
0-1Roberto Hertog flicks a high pass forward to Neil Henry who brings the ball under control. Neil Henry whips in a cross ball towards Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.52
Gavin Bramble changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort. Gavin Bramble scores for Bury!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town have changed their lineup with Gilles Young replacing Scott Laver. Bury have changed their lineup with Colin Stone replacing Anthony Jess.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
47.28
Colin Sheringham makes a simple pass to Colin Stone. Colin Stone threads a neat ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.11
Stan Hunt threads a neat ball through to Gilles Young. Gilles Young flicks a high ball forward to Dean Gerrard who takes it down. Dean Gerrard shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.06
0-3Cheltenham Town have made 2 substitutions with Neil Scales replacing Stan Hunt and Mark George replacing Francis Allman .
63.54
Des Milburn knocks the ball forward to Gavin Bramble. Gavin Bramble makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Bramble plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Henry and advances towards the goal... Gavin Bramble takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.13
Gilles Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.45
0-3Mark George catches Colin Sheringham on the ankles. The referee brings Mark George to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.04
0-3James Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Hertog. Roberto Hertog decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Hertog makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Henry. Johann Baills comes in with a late challenge on Neil Henry. Neil Henry appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.26
Ugo Walsh makes a simple pass to Seth Venus. Seth Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
75.01
Roberto Hertog kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.36
Colin Stone flicks a high pass forward. Martin Cruciani comfortably collects the pass. Martin Cruciani threads a neat, attacking ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.39
Colin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Hertog holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Hertog makes a probing pass to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani puts a great ball through but Neil Henry is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Martin Cruciani 39 Gavin Bramble 45 Neil Henry 47 Hugo Diez 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Platt (GK)
6
2. Stan Hunt (DEF)
6
3. Johann Baills (DEF)
6
4. Shaun Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Ugo Walsh (MID)
6
6. Scott Laver (MID)
6
7. Michael Pallister (MID)
6
8. Peter Robson (MID)
6
9. Seth Venus (ATT)
6
10. Dean Gerrard (ATT)
6
11. Francis Allman (ATT)
6
12. Neil Scales (ATT)
6
13. Gilles Young (ATT)
6
14. Mark George (GK)
5
1. Tony Bastin (GK)
6
2. Colin Sheringham (DEF)
6
3. James Woodcock (DEF)
6
4. Scott Taylor (DEF)
6
5. Des Milburn (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Hertog (MID)
7
7. Anthony Jess (MID)
7
8. Gavin Bramble (MID)
8
9. Hugo Diez (ATT)
8
10. Neil Henry (ATT)
9
11. Martin Cruciani (ATT)
8
12. Dean Mustoe (ATT)
0
13. Colin Stone (GK)
6
14. Michael Griffin (MID)
0