Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 16,021 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Klimek.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the match underway!
2.27
1-0Matias Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Shane Viduka provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.50
1-0Joel Taulerus kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell who takes it down. Marcus Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.26
1-0Gunnar Nielsen plays the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Wainwright but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.18
Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Les Kanu. Les Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
21.41
Joel Taulerus hits a long diagonal ball forward. Eoin Marsden shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
26.32
1-0Joel Taulerus flicks a high ball forward to Neil Davidson who takes it down. Neil Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.30
1-0Joel Taulerus makes a simple pass to Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks the ball forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver makes a probing pass between the defence to Les Kanu. Les Kanu strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but Masa Arai blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.01
1-0Marcus Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Andy Weaver collects the pass. Andy Weaver shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.03
Marcus Thirlwell sees space and advances. Marcus Thirlwell runs straight at the defence! Marcus Thirlwell takes a shot at goal. Adolfo Lozano steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
38.03
Jonatan Schmidt flicks a high pass forward. Jason Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Fletcher plays the ball forward to Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
42.51
Gunnar Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.10
Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden runs straight at the defence! Eoin Marsden muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bury kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
1-0Showing composure, Jonatan Schmidt laces a through ball forward to Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng plays a scrappy one-two with Shane Viduka and advances towards the goal... Neil Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Marc Boateng. Penalty for Bury!!
47.03
1-0The referee points to the spot..
48.06
Drazen Cvitanovic steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.56
Drazen Cvitanovic plays the ball forward to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
55.16
Drazen Cvitanovic knocks the ball forward to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson threads a neat ball through to Shane Viduka. Shane Viduka shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.45
Joel Taulerus makes a probing pass to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Thirlwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eoin Marsden comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
59.11
2-0Gunnar Nielsen comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Lozano. The referee warns Gunnar Nielsen to calm down! Adolfo Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.57
Showing composure, Drazen Cvitanovic plays the ball forward to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.03
Neil Davidson hacks Shane Viduka from behind! The referee calls over Neil Davidson and warns him to calm down! Shane Viduka stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.13
2-0Andy Weaver hacks Matias Davis from behind! The referee calls over Andy Weaver and shows him a yellow card! Matias Davis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.04
Matias Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
69.16
Les Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Marcus Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.02
Joel Taulerus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joel Taulerus tries a spectacular long range effort. Julian Kiko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.02
2-1Bury have made a substitution with Nicky Fowler replacing Shane Viduka .Newcastle United have made a substitution with Trevor Sturridge replacing Darren Wainwright .
84.12
Jonatan Schmidt clumsily knocks into Eoin Marsden. The referee warns Jonatan Schmidt to calm down! Eoin Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.12
Free kick to Newcastle United just outside the area...
85.02
Eoin Marsden takes a slow run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
89.23
Matias Davis sees Drazen Cvitanovic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Drazen Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Good keeping from Melchior Mensah as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Jason Fletcher takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Les Kanu reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Shane Viduka 2 Drazen Cvitanovic 48 (p) | Joel Taulerus 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joel Taulerus of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Kiko (GK)
6
2. Masa Arai (DEF)
6
3. Matias Davis (DEF)
7
4. Jonatan Schmidt (DEF)
7
5. Adolfo Lozano (DEF)
6
6. Drazen Cvitanovic (MID)
9
7. Guido Apa (MID)
6
8. Jason Fletcher (MID)
6
9. Marc Boateng (ATT)
6
10. Norman Jobson (ATT)
6
11. Shane Viduka (ATT)
8
12. Marcos Rey (DEF)
0
13. Paul Owen (MID)
0
14. Nicky Fowler (ATT)
6
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
6
2. Romano Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
9
4. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
6
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
7
8. Andy Weaver (ATT)
5
9. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
6
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Adam Boateng (MID)
0
13. Fredrik Adams (MID)
0
14. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
6