Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,560 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic kick off!
3.16
Yevhen Levchenko knocks the ball forward to Thor Hreidarsson. Thor Hreidarsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Edwards. Matt Edwards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.42
Yevhen Levchenko makes a probing pass to Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Walsh. Fredrik Walsh shoots from outside the area but somehow Billy Beekink manages to keep it out.
10.43
Carl Blake threads the ball through to Duncan Cooke. Duncan Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.14
Thor Hreidarsson makes a simple pass to Fredrik Walsh. Fredrik Walsh knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Edwards. Matt Edwards connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.35
Fredrik Walsh catches Luke Shearer on the ankles. Fredrik Walsh is given a warning by the referee! Luke Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.50
Adrian Byrne knocks the ball forward to Duncan Cooke. Duncan Cooke makes a simple pass to Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
27.48
Emmanuel Oliseh passes the ball forward to Samuel Tchoutang. Samuel Tchoutang finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Billy Beekink easily smothers it!
28.09
Cedric Cantona comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Dalglish. The referee calls over Cedric Cantona and warns him to calm down! Duncan Dalglish gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.31
Ben Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.52
Carl Blake brings the ball forward. Carl Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Cantona. Cedric Cantona goes all the way! Cedric Cantona cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Anthony Standing had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
44.04
Ben Kirkland sees space and advances. Ben Kirkland shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
49.27
Yevhen Levchenko knocks the ball forward to Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre sees a break and surges forward. Lars Myhre knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Tchoutang. Samuel Tchoutang connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Billy Beekink!
57.25
Alistair Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Dalglish.
59.12
Emmanuel Oliseh sees space and advances. Emmanuel Oliseh whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Walsh. Fredrik Walsh flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.56
Yevhen Levchenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thor Hreidarsson. Thor Hreidarsson knocks the ball forward to Matt Edwards. Matt Edwards passes the ball forward to Samuel Tchoutang. Samuel Tchoutang tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
73.34
Yevhen Levchenko makes a probing pass to Emmanuel Oliseh. Emmanuel Oliseh surges forward with the ball. Emmanuel Oliseh threads the ball through to Matt Edwards but he's offside!
79.46
Thor Hreidarsson threads the ball through to Fredrik Walsh. Fredrik Walsh threads the ball through to Samuel Tchoutang. Samuel Tchoutang rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.42
Ben Kirkland surges forward with the ball. Ben Kirkland goes all the way! Ben Kirkland shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Anthony Standing.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ben Kirkland of Oldham Athletic

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 48 vs 52
Play Area
Home team third: 30.67%, Midfield: 40.00%, Away team third: 29.33%