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Football: Blues win thrilling derby test
Bury Town 3, AFC Sudbury 1
THIS rip-roaring derby clash contained all the ingredients to thrill a 508-strong crowd at Ram Meadow on Tuesday night.
Three penalties – two missed – end-to-end action, fine build-up play and goals kept everyone on the edge of the seats for the full 90 minutes (writes GAYE RYNSARD).
Points were vital for both sides in this game, delayed 24 hours due to the weather.
The visitors were looking to strengthen their bid for the top spot while the Blues were eager to boost their credentials for a coveted play-off place.
The hosts deservedly took the honours in every department. They were tactically superior, more disciplined and sharper than their visitors.
Town's resilience came under scrutiny in the fifth minute when team captain Tom Bullard was harshly-adjudged to have handled in the penalty area. David Head slotted home the resulting spot kick.
Undeterred, Bury continued to look threatening in their build-up play and the visitors were never allowed the luxury of sitting back on their advantage.
They were rewarded with a penalty in the 15th minute – again following a dubious handball decision from the referee. This time, there was no goal as Liam Barrett saw his effort hit the cross bar and rebound out of danger.
However, Town had the bit between their teeth and did not have to wait long to be on level terms.
Barrett made amends with a slide-rule through-ball which found the lively Sam Reed and he outpaced the AFC Sudbury defence before placing the ball out of the reach of keeper Neil.
This marked the start of Bury's domination and they continued the tempo after the break, although patience was the key at this stage of the game.
Sam Reed continued to threat and his persistence brought him a second goal in the 69th minute – this time the pass coming courtesy of his brother Lee, who had minutes joined the action from the substitutes' bench.
This resulted in the tension reaching fever pitch. AFC Sudbury looked for a way through – introducing Bacon in their attack – but the Blues held solid, although it took a little bit of good fortune.
Their third goal, in the fourth minute of time added on, was testament to a fine team display – Lee Reed showing determination to beat Neil at the second attempt after being put through by a fine angled ball from Steve Bugg.
Holbrook U-16s 0,
Bury Town U-16s 3
Bury opened the scoring in the first minute, following a well-taken individual effort from striker, Ryan Lay.
Much pressure from the visitors followed, but they failed to capitalise until Lee Deeney extended the lead in the 25th minute.
Deeney added a third before the interval.
In the second half, Holbrook defended in numbers and created a series of attempts on goal. They were rewarded with a penalty, which they failed to convert.
Bury continued to dominate but failed to add to their tally. They, too, missed a penalty in the second half and also hit the post.
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IN GLASSWELLS ST EDMUNDSBURY LEAGUE Division One, Elephant & Castle beat Bury Dove 8-4 at Symonds Road.
On target for the Trunk were Alex Wright (5), Craig Greenhill and Jay Porter (writes BILL TINKLER).
The Rising Sun moved to second spot following their 5- 2 win against Priors Inn at Northumberland Avenue.
On the goal trail for the Rising Sun were Matt Morton, Gary MacDonald, Eddie Beeton, Andrew Wood and veteran Rob Wall.
Matt Creaton and a Dave Porter penalty accounted for the goals for Priors Inn.
The shock Division Two result of the day was at Oakes Road where Barrow entertained Beck Row.
Beck Row recorded their first league victory in two seasons, winning 7-2 to take three points.
On target for Beck Row were Lee Heffer – a hat-trick – Gary Sizer(2), Sean Rackham and Sam Whiting.
Charlie Ennis netted for Barrow.
Black Boy entertained Sporting 87 A at Gainsborough Road, the hosts taking the spoils following a 3-1 win.
Lee Pallot hit a hat trick for Black Boy and Steve Goodchild struck Sporting’s goal.
St Edmunds Fair Play Cup quarter-final. Following their midweek disappointment, Barons earned a semi-final place after beating Studlands Park 6-1 away. On target for Barons were Benny Mansfield with five and Lewis Diaper.
Martin Blazek scored the Studlands Park goal.
St Edmunds Fair Play semi-finals: Bushel/Jubilee v Elveden Phoenix; Ixworth Pykkerell v Barons.
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IT IS probably no surprise that all FRAMES CONSERVATORIES DIRECT BURY SUNDAY LEAGUE matches were called off following the snow.
I hope they were called off before anyone had to travel any distance (writes IAN FRIEND).
This weekend, the league stages the Day’s Sportswear Division Four KO Cup final – weather permitting – at Bury Town FC’s Ram Meadow (ko 2.30pm).
Bury Bowl will be up against Ixworth.
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Wednesday 23 May 2012
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