Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,985 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bury and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the first half underway!
2.25
Anthony Christie flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Laycock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gareth Laycock tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.04
Andy Atherton sees Gareth Laycock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.29
Jonathan Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Mathias Biancalani. Mathias Biancalani sees Greg Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
15.53
Jacob Whelan brings the ball forward. Jacob Whelan decides to run forward with the ball. Jacob Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Gregoor Zuidersma.
17.07
It's a corner kick. Noel Beckham loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Anthony Christie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.41
Jacob Whelan threads a neat ball through to Greg Mccann. Greg Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Lawrence controls it well on his chest. Stephen Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.49
Greg Mccann makes a beautiful solo run. Greg Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence connects with a diving header. Jonathan Woodgate clears it off the line with his head!
21.59
Noel Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Dave Laver. Noel Beckham is shown the yellow card! Dave Laver stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.34
Anthony Murrin plays the ball forward to Dave Laver. Dave Laver flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Peters finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.55
Glynn Smith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Glynn Smith shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.39
Noel Beckham catches Mathias Biancalani on the ankles. The referee brings Noel Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Mathias Biancalani runs off the knock.
28.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Christie plays the ball forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
30.09
Andy Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.16
Gareth Laycock clumsily knocks into Jonathan Woodgate. Gareth Laycock is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Woodgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.42
Jacob Whelan barges into Greg Peters. The referee brings Jacob Whelan to one side and gives him a warning! Greg Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.58
Jacob Whelan makes a probing pass to Anthony Christie. Anthony Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Kelvin Hibbs as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
38.20
Corner kick to Bury. Noel Beckham plays it to the far post. Gregoor Zuidersma gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
39.54
Glynn Smith flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Peters controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Gregoor Zuidersma brings the ball forward. Gregoor Zuidersma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Best. Simon Best finds some space and shoots from distance. Carl Williamson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bury kick off the second half!
47.22
Dave Laver takes it forward alone. Dave Laver shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Carl Williamson manages to gather it comfortably.
48.27
Mathias Biancalani flicks a high pass forward to Simon Best who brings the ball under control. Simon Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
49.31
Bill Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Best. Simon Best plays a one-two with Greg Peters and rushes in on goal... Simon Best comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
51.22
Glynn Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Peters. Greg Peters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Carl Williamson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.22
Andy Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Lawrence who takes it down. Stephen Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.10
Gregoor Zuidersma knocks the ball forward to Bill Butt. Bill Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Best. Simon Best cuts inside the box! Simon Best takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.51
Mathias Biancalani hits a low pass to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Simon Best through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Simon Best provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Carl Williamson is on top of it.
60.35
Bury have made 2 substitutions with Simon Luzhny replacing Greg Mccann and Edward Midgley replacing Stephen Lawrence .
65.19
Dave Laver flicks a high pass forward. Greg Peters collects the pass. Greg Peters whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
67.06
With imagination, Mathias Biancalani plays the ball forward to Simon Best. Simon Best shoots from long range. It's there!! Carl Williamson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.22
Mathias Biancalani plays the ball forward to Fredrik Nicholls. Fredrik Nicholls shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
73.38
Anthony Christie makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Midgley. Edward Midgley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.07
Glynn Smith hacks Robert Insley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Insley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.09
Simon Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Woodgate.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
28.4%
46.6%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Best of Milton Keynes Dons

Match Ratings
1.Carl Williamson (GK)
7
2.Robert Insley (DEF)
6
3.David Weaver (DEF)
6
4.Jacob Whelan (DEF)
7
5.Greg Mccann (MID)
7
6.Andy Atherton (MID)
6
7.Anthony Christie (MID)
7
8.Noel Beckham (MID)yellow card
5
9.Gareth Laycock (ATT)
6
10.Lomano Monk (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Ball (GK)
0
13.Simon Luzhny (GK)
6
14.Edward Midgley (GK)
6

1.Kelvin Hibbs (GK)
7
2.Gregoor Zuidersma (DEF)
8
3.Jonathan Woodgate (DEF)
7
4.Anthony Murrin (DEF)
6
5.Dave Laver (MID)
7
6.Mathias Biancalani (MID)
8
7.Glynn Smith (MID)yellow card
6
8.Bill Butt (MID)
6
9.Fredrik Nicholls (ATT)
7
10.Greg Peters (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Simon Best (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Stanley King (MID)
0
13.Anthony Seaman (GK)
0
14.Shaun Green (DEF)
0