Saturday, November 28, 2009
Perfect Result In Much Anticipated Table-topping Encounter
Leigh 1
BGSOB 3
Fidler
Cooke
Matthews
The Old Boys moved three points clear at the top of the division with a hard fought victory over Leigh on Saturday.
This was always going to be a close game between two unbeaten teams and so it proved, as both teams went in search of the win. Leigh struck first, as The Old Boys went behind for the first time this season. Having cleared one short corner, the next was well worked round the runners and finished from the penalty spot via the arm of Captain Tariq Sheikh.
Bury refused to panic however, and went about playing their usual passing game. Within five minutes, the visitors had drawn level, through top scorer Fidler. Yet again, Fidler received the ball just outside the D, and left three defenders in his wake, dispatching the ball with clinical precision before the keeper could move.
The remainder of the half saw both tems pressing for goals. But, despite Leigh's pressure down both flanks, Heaton was left untested. With Bury's midfield working tirelessly, despite missing McManus, the Leigh attacks were broken up and wave after wave of counter attacks were launched.
With the score still level at half time, both teams flew out of the blocks in the second half. However, it was the visitors who made the most of their chances. A sweeping move ended with a near post shot being saved by the Leigh keeper. Matt Cooke was the quickest to react, showing true striker's instincts, and applied the finish that gave Bury the vital second goal.
With pretty much their very next attack, Leigh were then awarded a hotly contested penalty flick as the Leigh striker backed into Heaton. It was to prove a decisive moment. The flick cannoned off the post, much to the undisguised delight of the Bury players.
What followed was a succession of six short corners for Leigh. And yet despite being presented with all these opportunites they could not find the net. True there were tests. Sameer Sheikh, Foster and Tariq Shiekh all blocked one each and Heaton pulled off two vital saves.
With five minutes remaining, the result was sealed. Matthews, who was a doubt before push back, capped a fine performance with a lethal penalty corner. Travelling like the proverbial exocet, the ball crashed into the boards via (or should I say through) a defender's stick.
All in all this was an awesome performance from Bury. Steel, determination, sheer will power and no lack of skill. Everyone deserves a mention from defence to attack. Penetro Cerberus Os. (yes I did just type that - I'll take next week's DOD now!)
BGSOB 3
Fidler
Cooke
Matthews
The Old Boys moved three points clear at the top of the division with a hard fought victory over Leigh on Saturday.
This was always going to be a close game between two unbeaten teams and so it proved, as both teams went in search of the win. Leigh struck first, as The Old Boys went behind for the first time this season. Having cleared one short corner, the next was well worked round the runners and finished from the penalty spot via the arm of Captain Tariq Sheikh.
Bury refused to panic however, and went about playing their usual passing game. Within five minutes, the visitors had drawn level, through top scorer Fidler. Yet again, Fidler received the ball just outside the D, and left three defenders in his wake, dispatching the ball with clinical precision before the keeper could move.
The remainder of the half saw both tems pressing for goals. But, despite Leigh's pressure down both flanks, Heaton was left untested. With Bury's midfield working tirelessly, despite missing McManus, the Leigh attacks were broken up and wave after wave of counter attacks were launched.
With the score still level at half time, both teams flew out of the blocks in the second half. However, it was the visitors who made the most of their chances. A sweeping move ended with a near post shot being saved by the Leigh keeper. Matt Cooke was the quickest to react, showing true striker's instincts, and applied the finish that gave Bury the vital second goal.
With pretty much their very next attack, Leigh were then awarded a hotly contested penalty flick as the Leigh striker backed into Heaton. It was to prove a decisive moment. The flick cannoned off the post, much to the undisguised delight of the Bury players.
What followed was a succession of six short corners for Leigh. And yet despite being presented with all these opportunites they could not find the net. True there were tests. Sameer Sheikh, Foster and Tariq Shiekh all blocked one each and Heaton pulled off two vital saves.
With five minutes remaining, the result was sealed. Matthews, who was a doubt before push back, capped a fine performance with a lethal penalty corner. Travelling like the proverbial exocet, the ball crashed into the boards via (or should I say through) a defender's stick.
All in all this was an awesome performance from Bury. Steel, determination, sheer will power and no lack of skill. Everyone deserves a mention from defence to attack. Penetro Cerberus Os. (yes I did just type that - I'll take next week's DOD now!)
