The report
Key Events:
- 8' Yellow card to Bury Sping United Ivan Cvetković
- 30' Bury Sping United Ivan Cvetković scores, assisted by Marcel Durand
- 35' Bury Sping United Julio Cortes scores, assisted by Ivan Cvetković
- 49' Bury Sping United Eckhard Köhler scores
- 76' Yellow card to Hol Stanley Michel Lemoine
- 79' Bury Sping United John Bailey scores, assisted by Marcel Durand
Key Events:
- 8' Yellow card to Ivan Cvetković (Bury Sping United). 30' - Ivan Cvetković scores, assisted by Marcel Durand. 35' - Julio Cortes scores, assisted by Ivan Cvetković. 49' - Eckhard Köhler scores for Bury Sping United. 76' - Yellow card to Michel Lemoine (Hol Stanley). 79' - John Bailey scores, assisted by Marcel Durand. The visitors’ xG of 4.18 far outstripped the hosts’ 0.81, reflecting their dominance in goal-scoring opportunities. Bury Sping United’s high shot volume and precision on target translated into a performance that exceeded expectations, especially considering the efficiency of their finishing. The hosts, meanwhile, managed only a handful of attempts, with their limited xG illustrating the difficulty they faced in creating clear-cut chances against a well-organized away side
From a tactical perspective, Bury Sping United exploited the spaces left by Hol Stanley’s defensive lapses, with Ivan Cvetković orchestrating much of the play before his goal and assist. The visitors’ passing accuracy of 83% and their ability to maintain possession despite a slight deficit in control (48%) demonstrated their pragmatic approach. Hol Stanley’s defensive resilience was undermined by the visitors’ sharp attacking transitions, and the hosts’ 14 saves highlight the defensive pressure they endured. The game’s outcome was a testament to Bury Sping United’s clinical approach and their capacity to convert chances into goals with ruthless efficiency.
In conclusion, Bury Sping United’s comprehensive victory was a display of precision and tactical discipline, with their attacking trio of Cvetković, Durand, and Bailey making the most of their opportunities. Hol Stanley will need to reassess their defensive organization and goal creation if they are to bounce back in future fixtures. For now, the visitors can take pride in a performance that exceeded their expected goals and delivered a statement of intent in this division.
No Hol Stanley players reached the 7.0+ mark, reflecting their struggles in attack and overall performance.
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Bury Sping United’s attacking volume and accuracy overwhelmed Hol Stanley, whose defensive efforts were ultimately insufficient to stem the tide. The game’s outcome was a clear reflection of the visitors’ superior finishing and tactical execution.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Ivan Cvetković*
A pivotal figure in attack, scoring and assisting, while also earning a yellow card.
Marcel Durand*
Key in creating chances, contributing two assists and controlling the midfield.
John Bailey*
His goal capped a solid attacking display, providing a final flourish.
Eckhard Köhler*
Scored a well-taken goal and posed a threat throughout.
Julio Cortes*
His goal was a highlight, and he worked tirelessly up front.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Marcel Durand to Ivan Cvetković. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison