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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Bury. A crowd of 4,312 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton 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 Graham Maddison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town get the match underway!
2.15
Graeme Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Neville. Francis Neville knocks the ball forward to Simon Seibert but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.18
Richard Mason flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Graeme Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden skips past Daniel Sankharé! Dean Dryden shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.25
Scott Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Hertog. Roberto Hertog knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.03
Richard Mason sees a break and surges forward. Richard Mason threads the ball through to Francis Neville. Francis Neville makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.03
Anthony Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez makes a great pass forward. Martin Cruciani runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.09
Richard Mason barges into Hugo Diez. Richard Mason is warned by the referee! Hugo Diez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.34
Colin Sheringham threads the ball through to Gavin Bramble. Gavin Bramble threads a neat ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.27
Gavin Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry plays a one-two with Hugo Diez and rushes in on goal... Neil Henry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Dion Wright-Phillips had no chance!! Goal for Bury!
26.24
Scott Taylor sees space and advances. Scott Taylor knocks the ball forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.08
Nwankwo Weir runs forward with the ball. Nwankwo Weir threads a neat ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.11
Ashley Weir flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Ehiogu who takes it down. Graeme Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
34.21
Anthony Jess flicks a high ball forward to Martin Cruciani who takes it down. Martin Cruciani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Scowcroft.
38.06
Gavin Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry whips in a cross ball towards Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani connects with a diving header but Richard Mason is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.21
Ronnie Stuart kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's there!! Oleg Makin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Richard Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart knocks the ball forward to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert plays a scrappy one-two with Francis Neville and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Seibert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Scott Taylor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bury have changed their lineup with Tony Bastin replacing Anthony Jess.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
47.45
Tony Bastin flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.23
Daniel Sankharé hits a low pass to Roberto Hertog. Roberto Hertog flicks a high pass forward to Martin Cruciani who brings the ball under control. Martin Cruciani puts a great ball through. Neil Henry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.14
Bury are dictating the run of play here today.
60.37
Luton Town have made 3 substitutions with Garry McStay replacing Ashley Weir, Sylvain Bastin replacing Graeme Ehiogu and Craig Formon replacing Francis Neville .
61.47
Roberto Hertog kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry McStay.
63.14
Adam Shields advances with the ball. Adam Shields plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Seibert and advances towards the goal... Adam Shields shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
67.39
Gavin Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.08
Tony Bastin hacks Sylvain Bastin from behind! Tony Bastin is warned by the referee! Sylvain Bastin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.50
Gavin Bramble hits a low pass to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bury are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.46
Ronnie Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Craig Formon collects the pass. Craig Formon plays a quick one-two with Simon Seibert and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Craig Formon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
79.58
Sylvain Bastin passes the ball forward to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert passes the ball forward but Craig Formon is offside!
81.07
Alan Cadamarteri brings the ball forward. Alan Cadamarteri skips past Nwankwo Weir! Some good footwork from Alan Cadamarteri provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.46
Tony Bastin flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez collects the pass. Hugo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Henry. Neil Henry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Warren Scowcroft sees space and advances. Warren Scowcroft sees Craig Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Formon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.4444444444444 vs 55.5555555555556
Play Area
Home team third: 29.63%, Midfield: 40.74%, Away team third: 29.63%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Diez of Bury

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Ashley Weir (DEF)
6
3. Richard Mason (DEF)
7
6. Ronnie Stuart (MID)
6
7. Graeme Ehiogu (MID)
6
8. Adam Shields (MID)
6
9. Simon Seibert (ATT)
8
10. Francis Neville (ATT)
6
11. Dean Dryden (ATT)
7

12. Garry McStay (ATT)
6
13. Sylvain Bastin (DEF)
6
14. Craig Formon (ATT)
6

1. Oleg Makin (GK)
6
3. Nwankwo Weir (DEF)
6
5. Scott Taylor (DEF)
7
6
7. Anthony Jess (MID)
6
8. Gavin Bramble (MID)
8
9. Hugo Diez (ATT)
9
10. Neil Henry (ATT)
8
11. Martin Cruciani (ATT)
6

12. Dean Mustoe (ATT)
0
13. Tony Bastin (GK)
6
14. Michael Griffin (MID)
0