Match Report
| Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic |  |  | Bury | Bury | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Craig Moffat | C. Moffat |  | 36 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Tony Bastin | T. Bastin | |||||||||
| Ian Lloyd | I. Lloyd | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Colin Sheringham | C. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Tony Bowyer | T. Bowyer | | 43 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 46 | | James Woodcock | J. Woodcock | |||||||
| Damien Howells | D. Howells | | 38 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Scott Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Wes Kerr | W. Kerr | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Des Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Seth Jacobs | S. Jacobs | | 42 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 |  | Roberto Hertog | R. Hertog | |||||||||
| Craig Prior | C. Prior | | 38 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Anthony Jess | A. Jess | |||||||||
| Roberto Aguilar | R. Aguilar |  | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Gavin Bramble | G. Bramble | |||||||||
| Peter Duberry | P. Duberry | | 35 | M | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Hugo Diez | H. Diez | |||||||||
| Brian Kanu | B. Kanu | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Neil Henry | N. Henry | |||||||||
| Joe Pearson | J. Pearson | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 |  | Martin Cruciani | M. Cruciani | |||||||||
| Marcello Goma | M. Goma |  | 41 | A | | 12 | | A | 48 | | Dean Mustoe | D. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Stanley Williamson | S. Williamson | | 41 | A | | 13 | | G | 41 | | Colin Stone | C. Stone | |||||||||
| Gilles Galli | G. Galli | | 40 | A | | 14 | | M | 41 | | Michael Griffin | M. Griffin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,773 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
0.00
0-0Oldham Athletic start the match!
4.23
0-0Anthony Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Henry. Neil Henry shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Craig Moffat manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.41
0-0Gavin Bramble sees Neil Henry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Henry shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
9.10
James Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.34
0-0Damien Howells barges into Martin Cruciani. The referee brings Damien Howells to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Cruciani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.34
James Woodcock makes a probing pass to Roberto Hertog. Roberto Hertog knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.54
0-0Damien Howells flicks a high ball forward to Peter Duberry who takes it down. Peter Duberry threads a neat ball through to Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Pearson. James Woodcock clumsily knocks into Joe Pearson. Joe Pearson appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
18.36
1-0With a delightful solo run, Craig Prior stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Prior cuts inside the box! Craig Prior comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.44
1-0Bury are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
36.21
Scott Taylor gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Hugo Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Henry and advances towards the goal... Hugo Diez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
38.54
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Hertog plays the ball forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani threads the ball through to Neil Henry but he's offside!
39.01
Gavin Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Craig Moffat.
40.50
1-0Gavin Bramble takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Joe Pearson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
42.25
James Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Anthony Jess. Anthony Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Henry. Neil Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Bury have changed their lineup with Colin Stone replacing Anthony Jess. The Bury players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bury kick off and get the second half underway!
53.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.09
1-0Gavin Bramble barges into Seth Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Seth Jacobs runs off the knock.
55.52
1-0Scott Taylor threads a neat ball through to Colin Stone. Colin Stone flicks a high pass forward. Neil Henry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Cruciani. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Martin Cruciani provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Ian Lloyd.
57.31
It's a corner kick. Gavin Bramble kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Craig Moffat gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
63.18
Roberto Hertog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
65.40
Craig Prior flicks a high pass forward. Joe Pearson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Pearson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
67.33
Craig Prior makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Prior plays a quick one-two with Joe Pearson and rushes in on goal... Craig Prior side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.54
Des Milburn threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bramble. Gavin Bramble passes the ball forward to Martin Cruciani. Martin Cruciani shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.31
James Woodcock sees Roberto Hertog in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Hertog hits a low pass to Neil Henry. Neil Henry plays a quick one-two with Martin Cruciani and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Neil Henry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.13
Roberto Hertog passes the ball forward to Neil Henry. Neil Henry cuts inside the box! Neil Henry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Neil Henry scores for Bury!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Prior 18 | Neil Henry 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Moffat (GK)
7
2. Ian Lloyd (DEF)
6
3. Tony Bowyer (DEF)
6
4. Damien Howells (DEF)
6
5. Wes Kerr (DEF)
6
6. Seth Jacobs (MID)
6
7. Craig Prior (MID)
9
8. Roberto Aguilar (MID)
6
9. Peter Duberry (MID)
6
10. Brian Kanu (ATT)
7
11. Joe Pearson (ATT)
6
12. Marcello Goma (ATT)
0
13. Stanley Williamson (ATT)
0
14. Gilles Galli (ATT)
0
1. Tony Bastin (GK)
6
2. Colin Sheringham (DEF)
6
3. James Woodcock (DEF)
6
4. Scott Taylor (DEF)
7
5. Des Milburn (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Hertog (MID)
7
7. Anthony Jess (MID)
6
8. Gavin Bramble (MID)
6
9. Hugo Diez (ATT)
6
10. Neil Henry (ATT)
9
11. Martin Cruciani (ATT)
6
12. Dean Mustoe (ATT)
0
13. Colin Stone (GK)
6
14. Michael Griffin (MID)
0