Bury Town put in an outstanding performance against table toppers Harborough Town.
It was the hosts that started the game on top. On 12 minutes Harborough went on the attack with Riley O’Sullivan putting a good ball into Terell Pennant in the box but a solid challenge from Joseph Carroll ended the threat. Then on 15 minutes Harborough were in front when a deflected shot from Riley O’Sullivan wrong footed Bury keeper Charlie Beckwith and the ball crossed the goal line. On 26 minutes another attack from the hosts was recycled back into the box and Liam Dolman shot just wide of the post. On the half hour Bury started to find more on the attack as they grew into the game. On 38 minutes Jamie McGrath had a great chance when he was through on goal and his effort to guide the ball around the keeper almost worked but Elliott Taylor managed to get his hand to the ball. A minute later at the other end a good attack from Harborough saw Ryan McLean blast his shot well wide from inside the box. On 44 minutes Terell Pennant went deep into the Bury box and his ball across the face of goal saw Charlie Beckwith make an excellent reaction save to keep the ball out. From the resulting corner Charlie Beckwith made another superb stop when he punched the ball clear from under the crossbar. In added time Callum Page had a chance for Bury when he was through on goal and with just the keeper to beat and he shot high and wide.
Half Time : Harborough Town 1 Bury Town 0
Second half it was Bury making the attacking play. On 49 minutes George Quantrell got to the edge of the box for Bury and his shot was blocked. On 50 minutes Ryan McLean had an opportunity for Harborough but again he blasted the ball high over the bar. Bury were back on the attack on 54 minutes when Mikey Davis sent an inviting ball into the box and George Quantrell shot inches over the bar. On 64 minutes Bury went close to pulling level when a corner played in by Tommy Hughes was headed against the far post by Goerge Quantrell. Bury did pull level on 69 minutes when another deflected goal found the back of the net as Goerge Quantrell’s shot hit Callum Page on its way in the back of the net. On 76 minutes Taylor Parr was needed to clear the ball for Bury as he made one of many excellent clearances throughout the game. Then Max Maughn put Bury in front on 78 minutes with a superb low driven strike. With time running out Harborough piled on the pressure in added time and on 96 minutes George Carline’s effort found its way through a crowded box and into the back of the net. Much to the relief of the jubilant home supporters. The full-time whistle came and Bury Town had proved again that they can compete with the very best the Southern Premier league has to offer. As for Harborough Town the point salvaged from the game sees them go seven points clear at the top of the table as they hope to be crowned champions come the end of the season.
Full Time: Harborough Town 2 Bury Town 2
The David Longman Man of the Match: Taylor Parr
Match Rating: 4 / 5
Attendance: 872