Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 14,548 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 Tommy Winterburn.
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 Tommy Winterburn.
0.00
0-0Bury get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Guido Apa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Fletcher. Jason Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
9.55
0-0Jason Fletcher passes the ball forward to Guido Apa. Guido Apa knocks the ball forward, putting Nicky Fowler through on goal. Nicky Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.46
0-0Trevor Sturridge passes the ball forward to Joel Taulerus. Joel Taulerus makes a probing pass to Les Kanu. Les Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell makes a deft header but somehow Gustavo Enrique Almeyda manages to keep it out.
14.28
Matias Davis flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Lozano makes a simple pass to Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance. Melchior Mensah gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
16.30
0-1Warren Salmon brings the ball forward. Warren Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Marsden controls it well on his chest. Eoin Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.59
Guido Apa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Fowler. Nicky Fowler rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.06
Marcus Thirlwell surges forward with the ball. Marcus Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gustavo Enrique Almeyda with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
36.47
0-2Jason Fletcher barges into Joel Taulerus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joel Taulerus runs off the knock.
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.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
48.11
Drazen Cvitanovic sees Nicky Fowler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Fowler shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky Fowler!
51.06
57.09
Joel Taulerus flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Salmon. With imagination, Warren Salmon plays the ball forward to Darren Wainwright. Darren Wainwright lofts in a cross ball towards Les Kanu. Les Kanu directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.14
Norman Jobson makes a run forward as Drazen Cvitanovic takes the throw-in. Norman Jobson skillfully chests the ball down. Norman Jobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Drazen Cvitanovic. Drazen Cvitanovic shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.25
1-2Bury have made a substitution with Marcos Rey replacing Nicky Fowler .
61.27
1-2Joel Taulerus decides to run forward with the ball. Joel Taulerus brings the ball forward. Joel Taulerus knocks the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.28
Marcus Thirlwell threads the ball through to Eoin Marsden. Eoin Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Enrique Almeyda who gathers it comfortably.
67.44
Marcus Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver runs straight at the defence! Andy Weaver strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.04
Neil Davidson passes the ball forward to Joel Taulerus. Joel Taulerus hits a low pass to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen powers a header at goal but is denied by Gustavo Enrique Almeyda. Excellent save.
73.43
1-2Les Kanu hacks Jason Owen from behind! Les Kanu is shown the yellow card! Jason Owen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.16
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Jason Lampard replacing Darren Wainwright .
78.24
Joel Taulerus barges into Drazen Cvitanovic. The referee brings Joel Taulerus to one side and gives him a warning! Drazen Cvitanovic grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.58
Marcus Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.48
Neil Davidson knocks the ball forward to Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen whips in a cross ball towards Jason Lampard. Jason Lampard beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Thirlwell of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gustavo Enrique Almeyda (GK)
7
2. Masa Arai (DEF)
6
3. Matias Davis (DEF)
6
4. Adolfo Lozano (DEF)
6
5. Jason Owen (DEF)
6
6. Jason Fletcher (MID)
5
7. Guido Apa (MID)
7
8. Drazen Cvitanovic (MID)
7
9. Norman Jobson (ATT)
6
10. Marc Boateng (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Fowler (ATT)
8
12. Youl Karembeu (MID)
0
13. Paul Owen (MID)
0
14. Marcos Rey (DEF)
6
1. Melchior Mensah (GK)
6
2. Trevor Sturridge (DEF)
6
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
4. Joel Taulerus (DEF)
7
5. Warren Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Gunnar Nielsen (MID)
6
7. Marcus Thirlwell (MID)
9
8. Eoin Marsden (ATT)
6
9. Andy Weaver (ATT)
8
10. Darren Wainwright (ATT)
8
11. Les Kanu (ATT)
6
12. Leon Waters (GK)
0
13. Adam Boateng (MID)
0
14. Jason Lampard (DEF)
6