Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,089 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Woodcock.
0.00
0-0Bury get the match underway!
4.03
0-0Simon Dyer threads a neat ball through to David May. David May makes a simple pass to Alan Sinclair. Alan Sinclair deftly passes the ball to Anselmo Atzeni, releasing him through on goal. Anselmo Atzeni makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Ralph Summerbee manages to keep it out.
10.05
0-0Domenico Lo Gatto flicks a high ball forward to Anselmo Atzeni who takes it down. Anselmo Atzeni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.32
16.59
Michael Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Stuart. Omer Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
20.37
Jermaine Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp runs straight at the defence! Ahmed Bergkamp side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.20
Gionatha Vergassola flicks a high pass forward to Alan Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Alan Sinclair shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
22.00
0-0Nils Kneissl comes in with a late challenge on Alan Sinclair. The referee calls over Nils Kneissl and shows him a yellow card! Alan Sinclair runs off the knock.
26.02
Gionatha Vergassola sees David May in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David May controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
27.34
0-0David May barges into Omer Stuart. David May is given a warning by the referee! Omer Stuart runs off the knock.
28.23
1-0Michael Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Isaiah Pearson provides some space. He shoots at goal. Isaiah Pearson scores for Bury!!
39.40
1-0David May receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruel McManaman. David May makes a beautiful solo run. David May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Summerbee who gathers it comfortably.
44.08
Ahmed Bergkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson hits a low pass to Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The Milton Keynes Dons players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
51.21
Ruel McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.11
Seth Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Stuart. Omer Stuart hits a low pass to Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp knocks the ball forward, putting Isaiah Pearson through on goal. Isaiah Pearson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.48
Michael Watson hacks Ian Plowright from behind! The referee calls over Michael Watson and warns him to calm down! Ian Plowright runs off the knock.
57.45
Carl Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Lo Gatto. Showing composure, Domenico Lo Gatto laces a through ball forward to Ruel McManaman. Ruel McManaman shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
60.22
1-0Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with Jody Brooking replacing Domenico Lo Gatto, Adrian Fenton replacing Jacob Dichio and Tarik Monier replacing Alan Sinclair .
63.48
Nils Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Mervin Priestley. Mervin Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson plays a scrappy one-two with Ahmed Bergkamp and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Isaiah Pearson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.08
David May threads the ball through to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.20
Ian Plowright makes a probing pass to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Summerbee.
70.42
1-0David May takes a quick corner, playing it short to Carl Clapham. Carl Clapham heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Ruel McManaman rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.12
Jermaine Moore barges into Adrian Fenton. Jermaine Moore is shown the yellow card! Adrian Fenton stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.18
Carl Clapham volleys a long ball forward. Anselmo Atzeni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ralph Summerbee gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
73.23
Omer Stuart flicks a high ball forward to Michael Watson who takes it down. Michael Watson sees Isaiah Pearson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Pearson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
75.24
Carl Clapham hits a low pass to Adrian Fenton. Adrian Fenton hits a low pass to Anselmo Atzeni. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from long range. Anselmo Atzeni scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
81.16
1-1Milton Keynes Dons are dictating the run of play here today.
83.17
Seth Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Priestley collects the pass. Mervin Priestley darts forward. Mervin Priestley rushes past Carl Clapham! Mervin Priestley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Alistair Salmon had no chance!! Goal for Bury!
89.54
Simon Dyer flicks a high pass forward to Tarik Monier who brings the ball under control. Tarik Monier flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Atzeni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anselmo Atzeni shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
2-1Seth Southgate slams into Ruel McManaman with his studs up. The referee motions to Seth Southgate to come over. It's a red card!! Ruel McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Priestley of Bury |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ralph Summerbee (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nils Kneissl (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Seth Southgate (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Watson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Stuart (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mervin Priestley (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Alfred Westwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jermaine Moore (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Isaiah Pearson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ahmed Bergkamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Lampard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Defoe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Vickers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alistair Salmon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carl Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gionatha Vergassola (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Dichio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David May (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ian Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anselmo Atzeni (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jody Brooking (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adrian Fenton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tarik Monier (DEF) | 6 | |