Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Shrewsbury Town | Shrewsbury Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Julian Kiko | J. Kiko |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Brutil de Bruin | B. de Bruin | |||||||||
| Matias Davis | M. Davis |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Kemal Gerrard | K. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Adolfo Lozano | A. Lozano | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Andy Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Marcos Rey | M. Rey | | 57 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Nwankwo Naylor | N. Naylor | ||||||||
| Drazen Cvitanovic | D. Cvitanovic |  | 61 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Ugo Bramble | U. Bramble | |||||||||
| Guido Apa | G. Apa |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 | | Glynn Midgley | G. Midgley | |||||||||
| Jason Fletcher | J. Fletcher | | 72 | M | | 7 | | | M | 53 | | Alec Souness | A. Souness | ||||||||
| Emile Thomson | E. Thomson | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Gavin Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| David Wilcox | D. Wilcox | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Jermaine Bellamy | J. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Norman Jobson | N. Jobson | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Mark Cooke | M. Cooke | |||||||||
| Marc Boateng | M. Boateng | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Nigel Owen | N. Owen | | 48 | D | | 12 | | A | 56 | | Wes Gerrard | W. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Julian Godber | J. Godber | | 44 | M | | 13 | | D | 56 | | Ralph Prior | R. Prior | |||||||||
| David Jess | D. Jess | | 48 | A | | 14 | | D | 55 | | Mick Wilson | M. Wilson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 9,943 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off the first half!
3.21
0-1Alec Souness knocks the ball forward to Glynn Midgley. Glynn Midgley makes a probing pass between the defence to Mark Cooke. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mark Cooke provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. What a cracker!! Julian Kiko had no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
6.03
Gavin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Midgley. Glynn Midgley threads a neat ball through to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.01
0-2Gavin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Alec Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Rey.
20.43
Jermaine Bellamy threads the ball through to Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Julian Kiko had no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
26.26
0-3Seeing a gap ahead, Kemal Gerrard plays the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
30.01
0-3Jason Fletcher sees Drazen Cvitanovic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Drazen Cvitanovic whips in a cross ball towards Norman Jobson. Norman Jobson makes a looping header on goal. Brutil de Bruin manages to gather it.
32.24
Andy Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Alec Souness. Alec Souness runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Souness controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott McNeill through on goal. Scott McNeill comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
33.51
Drazen Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to David Wilcox. David Wilcox shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
38.42
Adolfo Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Emile Thomson controls it well on his chest. Emile Thomson sees Drazen Cvitanovic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Drazen Cvitanovic shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.48
Kemal Gerrard threads the ball through to Jermaine Bellamy. Jermaine Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Mark Cooke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Cooke cuts inside the box! Mark Cooke comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Julian Kiko. What a save!
45.00
Nwankwo Naylor threads a neat ball through to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith brings the ball forward. Gavin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to Mark Cooke, releasing him through on goal. Mark Cooke tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Julian Kiko manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Shrewsbury Town kicking off!
53.32
Gavin Naysmith threads the ball through to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.21
0-3Emile Thomson takes the throw-in. Jason Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Guido Apa. Guido Apa knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Jobson. Nwankwo Naylor hacks Norman Jobson from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
54.21
0-3The referee points to the spot..
55.17
Norman Jobson takes a cautious run up but connects badly skews it wide!
60.34
0-3Bury have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Owen replacing Adolfo Lozano and Julian Godber replacing Emile Thomson .Shrewsbury Town have made 3 substitutions with Wes Gerrard replacing Kemal Gerrard, Ralph Prior replacing Glynn Midgley and Mick Wilson replacing Scott McNeill .
61.43
Mick Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Cooke. Mark Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.05
0-3Marcos Rey threads a neat ball through to Guido Apa. Guido Apa threads a neat ball through to David Wilcox. David Wilcox kicks a strong pass forward to Guido Apa but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.39
0-3Drazen Cvitanovic clumsily knocks into Jermaine Bellamy. The referee calls over Drazen Cvitanovic and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.27
Julian Godber makes a simple pass to Guido Apa. Guido Apa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.44
Jason Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Drazen Cvitanovic controls it well on his chest. Drazen Cvitanovic makes a pass forward but Marc Boateng makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Guido Apa plays the ball forward to Marc Boateng. Marc Boateng passes the ball forward but Jason Fletcher is offside!
84.16
0-3Alec Souness barges into Marcos Rey. The referee brings Alec Souness to one side and gives him a warning! Marcos Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Mark Cooke 3, 20 Scott McNeill 6 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Kiko (GK)
6
2. Matias Davis (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Lozano (DEF)
6
4. Marcos Rey (DEF)
6
5. Drazen Cvitanovic (MID)
6
6. Guido Apa (MID)
6
7. Jason Fletcher (MID)
6
8. Emile Thomson (MID)
6
9. David Wilcox (ATT)
6
10. Norman Jobson (ATT)
6
11. Marc Boateng (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Owen (DEF)
6
13. Julian Godber (MID)
6
14. David Jess (ATT)
0
1. Brutil de Bruin (GK)
6
2. Kemal Gerrard (DEF)
6
3. Andy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Naylor (DEF)
6
5. Ugo Bramble (DEF)
6
6. Glynn Midgley (MID)
7
7. Alec Souness (MID)
7
8. Gavin Naysmith (MID)
7
9. Jermaine Bellamy (MID)
7
10. Mark Cooke (ATT)
9
11. Scott McNeill (ATT)
8
12. Wes Gerrard (ATT)
6
13. Ralph Prior (DEF)
6
14. Mick Wilson (DEF)
6