Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carl Williamson | C. Williamson |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Adam Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Robert Insley | R. Insley | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 47 | | James Youds | J. Youds | ||||||||
| David Weaver | D. Weaver | | 46 | D | | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Eoin Minto | E. Minto | ||||||||
| Jacob Whelan | J. Whelan | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Martin Parker | M. Parker | |||||||||
| Greg Mccann | G. Mccann | | 41 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 |  | Ramon Knopper | R. Knopper | |||||||||
| Andy Atherton | A. Atherton | | 41 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Brian Power | B. Power | |||||||||
| Anthony Christie | A. Christie | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | |||||||||
| George Seaman | G. Seaman | | 39 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Gareth Laycock | G. Laycock | | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | |||||||||
| Lomano Monk | L. Monk | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | |||||||||
| Stephen Lawrence | S. Lawrence | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | |||||||||
| Luke Ball | L. Ball | | 48 | G | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Eddie Stone | E. Stone | |||||||||
| Simon Luzhny | S. Luzhny | | 43 | G | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Edward Midgley | E. Midgley | | 41 | G | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Shaun Patterson | S. Patterson | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,781 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Lee.
0.00
0-0Bury start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.10
0-0Martin Parker flicks a high pass forward. Colin Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Heskey makes a simple pass to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
10.09
0-0With a delightful solo run, George Seaman stretches the opposition's defence. George Seaman threads the ball through to Lomano Monk but he's offside!
12.38
0-0Del Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
15.16
0-0David Weaver threads a neat ball through to Andy Atherton. With some swift thinking, Andy Atherton plays the ball forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Adam Mason gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
16.26
David Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Mccann. Greg Mccann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Greg Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.44
Anthony Christie hits a low pass to Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Adam Mason.
21.39
0-0It's a corner kick. Greg Mccann loops the ball in to towards the near post. Eoin Minto reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.35
Colin Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
38.17
Anthony Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
39.02
George Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Lawrence controls it well on his chest. Stephen Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Mason who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the second half underway!
49.08
Nicholas Walker passes the ball forward to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
51.15
Nicholas Walker knocks the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.27
Jacob Whelan arcs the ball upfield. Lomano Monk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Minto.
60.43
0-0Bury have made 2 substitutions with Simon Luzhny replacing Greg Mccann and Edward Midgley replacing Stephen Lawrence .
61.47
David Weaver threads a neat ball through to George Seaman. George Seaman threads a neat ball through to Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Midgley. Edward Midgley heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.01
1-0Robert Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Christie. Anthony Christie threads a neat ball through to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock hits a low pass to Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.09
James Youds passes the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
73.52
Brian Power runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Power shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
75.21
Brian Power chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Brian Shilton is offside!
79.52
Jacob Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, George Seaman. George Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
26.2%
48.8%
25%
Scorers
| Lomano Monk 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Monk of Bury |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Williamson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Weaver (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jacob Whelan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Greg Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Christie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | George Seaman (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gareth Laycock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Lomano Monk (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stephen Lawrence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luke Ball (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Luzhny (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edward Midgley (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adam Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | James Youds (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eoin Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ramon Knopper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Power (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Del Konchesky (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicholas Guppy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kieron Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Shaun Patterson (DEF) | 0 | |