Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carl Williamson | C. Williamson |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Peter Benjamin | P. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Robert Insley | R. Insley | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Tim Beckham | T. Beckham | |||||||||
| David Weaver | D. Weaver | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Phil Forbes | P. Forbes | ||||||||
| Jacob Whelan | J. Whelan | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Jason Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Greg Mccann | G. Mccann | | 41 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Ledley Sheringham | L. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Andy Atherton | A. Atherton | | 41 | M | | 6 | | D | 39 | | James Vassell | J. Vassell | |||||||||
| Anthony Christie | A. Christie | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Clive Bramble | C. Bramble | |||||||||
| George Seaman | G. Seaman | | 39 | M | | 8 | | | M | 52 | | Marcus Robinson | M. Robinson | ||||||||
| Gareth Laycock | G. Laycock | | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Eddie Batty | E. Batty | |||||||||
| Lomano Monk | L. Monk | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Titus Southgate | T. Southgate | |||||||||
| Stephen Lawrence | S. Lawrence | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Paul Heskey | P. Heskey | |||||||||
| Luke Ball | L. Ball | | 48 | G | | 12 | | M | 48 | | Tommy Johnson | T. Johnson | |||||||||
| Simon Luzhny | S. Luzhny | | 43 | G | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Marcus Benali | M. Benali | |||||||||
| Edward Midgley | E. Midgley | | 41 | G | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Nigel Oakley | N. Oakley | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 2,583 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Jacob Whelan barges into Paul Heskey. Jacob Whelan is given a warning by the referee! Paul Heskey runs off the knock.
4.21
0-0David Weaver flicks a high ball forward to George Seaman who takes it down. George Seaman passes the ball forward to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.40
Andy Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
9.17
James Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Robinson. Marcus Robinson sees space and advances. Marcus Robinson makes a simple pass, allowing Titus Southgate to run into the box. Titus Southgate rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.05
David Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Christie. Anthony Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Lawrence connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.46
Marcus Robinson knocks the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.52
Greg Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Batty. The referee warns Greg Mccann to calm down! Eddie Batty stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.27
0-0Clive Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Titus Southgate who gracefully takes it down. Titus Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Carl Williamson.
30.43
0-0Greg Mccann plays the ball forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.07
Seeing Marcus Robinson's run, Eddie Batty quickly throws the ball into his path. Marcus Robinson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcus Robinson shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.11
George Seaman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. George Seaman shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bury kick off the second half!
48.35
David Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Mccann. Greg Mccann plays the ball forward to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.47
Eddie Batty knocks the ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Carl Williamson manages to gather it.
54.06
1-0Anthony Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter Benjamin with no chance!! Goal for Bury!
59.57
1-0Anthony Christie hacks Marcus Robinson from behind! Anthony Christie is warned by the referee! Marcus Robinson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.36
1-0Bury have made 2 substitutions with Simon Luzhny replacing Greg Mccann and Edward Midgley replacing Stephen Lawrence .
65.56
Clive Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Paul Heskey controls it well on his chest. Paul Heskey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.48
Robert Insley threads the ball through to Anthony Christie. Anthony Christie sees Lomano Monk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Monk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Forbes.
72.14
Andy Atherton comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Robinson. The referee calls over Andy Atherton and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Robinson is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
73.05
Andy Atherton clumsily knocks into Eddie Batty. The referee brings Andy Atherton to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Batty stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.47
1-0Edward Midgley hacks Tim Beckham from behind! The referee calls over Edward Midgley and shows him a yellow card! Tim Beckham runs off the knock.
81.21
Clive Bramble passes the ball forward to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.19
James Vassell darts forward. James Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Titus Southgate who brings the ball under control. Titus Southgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
James Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Batty who brings the ball under control. Eddie Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from long range but somehow Carl Williamson manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
26%
50.7%
23.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Titus Southgate of Crewe Alexandra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Williamson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Robert Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Weaver (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jacob Whelan (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Greg Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Atherton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Anthony Christie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | George Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gareth Laycock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Lomano Monk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Lawrence (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Luke Ball (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Luzhny (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edward Midgley (GK) | | 5 |
| 1. | Peter Benjamin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Vassell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Clive Bramble (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marcus Robinson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Titus Southgate (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Paul Heskey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tommy Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Oakley (GK) | 0 | |