Saturday, December 05, 2009
Bury Go Five Points Clear
BGSOB 4-0 Formby
Matthews
Berry
Robinson
Fidler
The Old Boys moved five points clear at the top of division nine as they maintained their good form against Formby, whilst Leigh and Blackpool drew. The result was achieved without the suspended Chris Stoneman following his disputed red card against Leigh.
This was an intriguing game as Formby set out with a clear plan to defend deep and then try to hit Bury with their pace and movement. This led to a tight first half, with relatively few chances. Formby had two short corners, and Heaton was called on to kick two other through balls clear. Whilst the Old Boys created openings they didn’t really cause the visiting keeper too many problems.
Shortly before half time, Bury were awarded a short corner. Dave Matthews stepped up and again, for the second consecutive week, unleashed a blistering strike, which went in despite the best efforts of the defender on the line.
Bury were looking for improved passing and movement in the second half, and they duly delivered. Forcing the play, the home team were able to create more openings in the second period, as they began to use the wide players more effectively. It was one the wing backs who grabbed the second goal, as Berry found the far corner with a precise finish. Having been well found by Matthews, Berry made no mistake in sending the ball across the keeper into the bottom corner.
The Old Boys couldn’t relax however as Formby were still threatening, and demonstrated why they had scored in every game this season with their skilful midfield and forward play. Bury wrapped the points up with two late goals as the visitors pressed.
Firstly, Xander Robinson was on hand at the far post to score on his return to action. Good play down the right hand side saw the ball delivered into Fidler who unselfishly played the ball to Cooke and Robinson at the far post. It was Robinson who applied the finish, sweeping in from close range.
With seconds to go, Fidler maintained his record of scoring in every game with a neat finish past the keeper. Chris Lowe and Tariq Sheikh combined well down the right, resulting in a cheeky aerial, which was fired into the ‘D’ by Lowe. Fidler controlled the ball and calmly placed it past the keeper to seal the win.
Full credit to Formby, as this was probably not a four nil game. At least, however, it was played in superb spirit backed up by impressive umpiring form both officials. This moves Bury five points clear, with a home game against Didsbury remaining before the Christmas break.
Matthews
Berry
Robinson
Fidler
The Old Boys moved five points clear at the top of division nine as they maintained their good form against Formby, whilst Leigh and Blackpool drew. The result was achieved without the suspended Chris Stoneman following his disputed red card against Leigh.
This was an intriguing game as Formby set out with a clear plan to defend deep and then try to hit Bury with their pace and movement. This led to a tight first half, with relatively few chances. Formby had two short corners, and Heaton was called on to kick two other through balls clear. Whilst the Old Boys created openings they didn’t really cause the visiting keeper too many problems.
Shortly before half time, Bury were awarded a short corner. Dave Matthews stepped up and again, for the second consecutive week, unleashed a blistering strike, which went in despite the best efforts of the defender on the line.
Bury were looking for improved passing and movement in the second half, and they duly delivered. Forcing the play, the home team were able to create more openings in the second period, as they began to use the wide players more effectively. It was one the wing backs who grabbed the second goal, as Berry found the far corner with a precise finish. Having been well found by Matthews, Berry made no mistake in sending the ball across the keeper into the bottom corner.
The Old Boys couldn’t relax however as Formby were still threatening, and demonstrated why they had scored in every game this season with their skilful midfield and forward play. Bury wrapped the points up with two late goals as the visitors pressed.
Firstly, Xander Robinson was on hand at the far post to score on his return to action. Good play down the right hand side saw the ball delivered into Fidler who unselfishly played the ball to Cooke and Robinson at the far post. It was Robinson who applied the finish, sweeping in from close range.
With seconds to go, Fidler maintained his record of scoring in every game with a neat finish past the keeper. Chris Lowe and Tariq Sheikh combined well down the right, resulting in a cheeky aerial, which was fired into the ‘D’ by Lowe. Fidler controlled the ball and calmly placed it past the keeper to seal the win.
Full credit to Formby, as this was probably not a four nil game. At least, however, it was played in superb spirit backed up by impressive umpiring form both officials. This moves Bury five points clear, with a home game against Didsbury remaining before the Christmas break.
