Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 4,766 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bury are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Birmingham City kicking off!
3.45
0-0Julian Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.11
0-0Les Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Morris Beckham easily smothers it!
9.25
1-0Marcello Petit plays a long ball forward. Graeme Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Huckerby!
12.10
1-0Seth Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Morris. Eoin Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Morris Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
16.10
Damien Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Winterburn. Seth Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.27
Les Davies passes the ball forward to Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Davies.
26.32
Les Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Morris. Eoin Morris finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.51
Daniele Goldberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Lawrence. Glynn Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Coppinger. Alan Coppinger heads the ball goalwards but somehow Isaiah Formon manages to keep it out.
32.26
1-0Bury are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
34.59
1-0Alan Coppinger comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Vazquez. Alan Coppinger is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Vazquez runs off the knock.
36.09
Guillermo Gainza threads the ball through to Glynn Lawrence. Glynn Lawrence shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
53.51
Les Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby shoots from long range. Graeme Barmby scores for Bury!!
71.25
Titus Forbes brings the ball forward. Titus Forbes knocks the ball forward to Glynn Lawrence. Glynn Lawrence shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.26
Gary Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Lawrence. Glynn Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
77.56
Julian Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Huckerby. Stuart Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Barmby. Graeme Barmby flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
83.05
2-0Sol Cole comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Morris. Sol Cole is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Morris runs off the knock.
89.20
Gary Vieira makes a probing pass to Glynn Lawrence. Glynn Lawrence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Boyd.
90.00
Glynn Lawrence clumsily knocks into Marcello Petit. The referee calls over Glynn Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Marcello Petit stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
29.2%
47.7%
23.1%
Scorers