Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 2,680 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Bury kick off and get the first half underway!
2.21
Don Matteo threads the ball through to Wes Finney. Wes Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
3.51
Hans Braat knocks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Isabey. Chritophe Isabey makes a beautiful solo run. Chritophe Isabey knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher flicks the ball with his head. Tony Christie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.18
Chritophe Isabey sees space and advances. Chritophe Isabey finds some space and shoots from distance but Tony Christie is on top of it.
8.56
Des Etherington makes a beautiful solo run. Des Etherington shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.46
Chritophe Isabey threads the ball through to Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.49
Steffen Welter comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Barrett. Steffen Welter is shown the yellow card! Matthew Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.49
Bury are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wrexham's defence.
32.32
Chritophe Isabey catches Ian Kirkland on the ankles. Chritophe Isabey is given a warning by the referee! Ian Kirkland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.11
Hans Braat makes a probing pass to Chritophe Isabey. Chritophe Isabey chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Barrett.
38.33
Stanley Ward threads the ball through to Ian Kirkland. Ian Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Sherwood. Carl Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
39.33
Jason Perry makes a simple pass to Des Etherington. Des Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges goes all the way! Craig Bridges rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.14
Des Etherington advances with the ball. Des Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Schneider but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Ian Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Schneider. Lars Schneider tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Wrexham kicking off!
47.57
Wes Finney makes a probing pass to Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.36
Don Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Rick Leiwakabessy. Rick Leiwakabessy threads the ball through to Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter knocks the ball forward to Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.18
Don Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Lars Schneider. Don Matteo is warned by the referee! Lars Schneider stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.56
Rick Leiwakabessy makes a beautiful solo run. Rick Leiwakabessy shoots from long range but somehow Tony Christie manages to keep it out.
73.26
Ian Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Schneider. Lars Schneider shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.25
Ian Kirkland makes a probing pass to Lars Schneider. Lars Schneider shoots from 25 yards but Stanley Gascoigne is on top of it.
90.00
Chritophe Isabey comes in with a late challenge on Ian Kirkland. The referee calls over Chritophe Isabey again and warns him to calm down! Ian Kirkland is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Craig Bridges of Bury
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
27.3%
47%
25.8%