Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alistair Simonsen | A. Simonsen |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 80 |  | Cleto Savoldi | C. Savoldi | |||||||||
| Seth Fowler | S. Fowler | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Jacob Hulme | J. Hulme | |||||||||
| Stephen Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Danijel Guinia | D. Guinia | |||||||||
| Sergio Santos | S. Santos |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Trevor Scales | T. Scales | |||||||||
| Frank Haynes | F. Haynes | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 |  | Don Hansen | D. Hansen | |||||||||
| Gary Smith | G. Smith | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Alec Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Emile Kasper | E. Kasper | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Pedro Vidal | P. Vidal | |||||||||
| Frank Rufus | F. Rufus | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Trevor Elliott | T. Elliott | |||||||||
| Isaiah Walsh | I. Walsh | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Brian Cooke | B. Cooke | |||||||||
| Jamie Ball | J. Ball | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Seth Davis | S. Davis | |||||||||
| Chris Weir | C. Weir | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Moussa Darbelet | M. Darbelet | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 17,982 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Norwich City get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Trevor Elliott makes a simple pass to Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Davis. Seth Davis takes a shot at goal but somehow Alistair Simonsen manages to keep it out.
4.21
0-0Danijel Guinia passes the ball forward to Pedro Vidal. Pedro Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Davis but he's offside!
8.31
Alec Souness surges forward with the ball. Alec Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.11
0-0Trevor Scales clumsily knocks into Frank Haynes. Trevor Scales is shown the yellow card! Frank Haynes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.31
0-0Bury are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Norwich City's defence.
24.33
0-0Trevor Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Elliott. Trevor Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Davis. Seth Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Santos.
27.40
0-0Pedro Vidal catches Emile Kasper on the ankles. Pedro Vidal is warned by the referee! Emile Kasper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.58
0-1Don Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Don Hansen brings the ball forward. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Davis. Seth Davis heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.30
0-1Pedro Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet plays a perfect one-two with Seth Davis and rushes in on goal... Moussa Darbelet tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
39.13
Frank Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Weir. Chris Weir finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Cleto Savoldi!
40.08
Alec Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Pedro Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Gary Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Bury kicking off!
47.28
Gary Smith brings the ball forward. Gary Smith shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
48.31
Alec Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Davis. Seth Davis threads the ball through to Moussa Darbelet but he's offside!
51.42
Don Hansen passes the ball forward to Trevor Elliott. Trevor Elliott passes the ball forward to Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet goes all the way! Moussa Darbelet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
53.22
Emile Kasper threads the ball through to Isaiah Walsh. Isaiah Walsh shoots from 20 yards but somehow Cleto Savoldi manages to keep it out.
59.53
Danijel Guinia knocks the ball forward to Trevor Elliott. Trevor Elliott makes a probing pass to Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.22
Frank Rufus takes it forward alone. Frank Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Walsh. Isaiah Walsh heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.02
Alec Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke makes a probing pass to Moussa Darbelet. Moussa Darbelet takes a shot at goal. Alistair Simonsen easily smothers it.
65.28
Frank Haynes makes a simple pass to Chris Weir. Chris Weir knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.09
Seth Fowler comes in with a late challenge on Brian Cooke. Seth Fowler is warned by the referee! Brian Cooke stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.51
Trevor Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Gary Smith. Trevor Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Gary Smith runs off the knock.
79.41
Pedro Vidal makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.41
Alec Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Davis. Seth Davis plays a perfect one-two with Moussa Darbelet and rushes in on goal... Seth Davis rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alistair Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
87.02
Jamie Ball catches Danijel Guinia on the ankles. Jamie Ball is shown the yellow card! Danijel Guinia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Alec Souness makes a simple pass to Brian Cooke. Brian Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Davis. Seth Davis powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
26.8%
48.5%
24.7%
Scorers
| Seth Davis 29, 83 Brian Cooke 79 |