Bury Town book their place in the Playoff Final where they will take on Brightlingsea Regent
Bury Town put in their performance of the season so far with a convincing win in front a huge crowd in the playoff semi-final. The atmosphere was electric throughout the game with the Bury faithful doing their part as the twelfth man. Bury had a couple of early chances. On 10 minutes a Bury corner saw Taylor Parr rise highest to head back towards the far post but the ‘keeper made the save. Cemal Ramadan got on the end of a long goal kick to see his first time strike from the edge of the box saved. On 16 minutes Mikey Davis put an inviting ball into the box which Lewis O’Malley headed goalward but straight at the keeper. Waltham Abbey rode the early storm from Bury well and grew into the game after the half hour mark. On 35 minutes the visitors went close to the first goal of the game when Prince Domafriyie let fly from distance and the ball hit the crossbar. On 42 minutes another chance came the way of Waltham Abbey when a cross to the far side of the box found Kymani Thomas but his shot was blocked. Then Ollie Canfer got the ball rolling for Bury in added time at the end of the first half when he got into the box but slipped as he went to strike but while still on the ground found enough on the ball to get a shot away and in past the ‘keeper.
Half Time : Bury Town 1 Waltham Abbey 0
Second half Waltham Abbey came out fighting but after a couple of chances early doors Bury struck again when Mikey Davis added a second goal on 54 minutes with a stunning half volley from wide in the box that flew back across goal and past the ‘keeper. The noise level in the car park end of the ground grew louder as the Blue Army went into overdrive. Then the party got into full swing on 61 minutes when a corner played in to the box by Ed Upson broke for Taylor Parr who netted Bury’s third from close range. On 64 minutes a cross into the box from Bury was headed just wide by Josh Curry. Waltham Abbey went close on 62 minutes when Edwin Mensah headed just over the bar. On 70 minutes Prince Domafriyie went on a run forward and got into the Bury box before Taylor Parr made a superb sliding challenge to win the ball back and clear. Then on 80 minutes Ollie Canfer grabbed his second goal after Max Maughn showed a cool head to find him with a great pass and Canfer did the rest, netting past the ‘keeper. Another Bury attack on 83 minutes saw Tommy Stagg get clear with just the ‘keeper to beat but he shot wide of the target. In added time Waltham Abbey won a free kick just outside the box which Aaron Eyoma hit well and Charlie Beckwith made a great one handed save. At the final whistle Ram Meadow erupted into celebration with the fans and players enjoying the moment together. The Blue Army had been incredible all evening and the players showed their appreciation. Bury Town now face Brightlingsea Regent at home in the final on Saturday after they overcame Felixstowe & Walton Utd 3-1 in the other semi- final.
Full Time: Bury Town 4 Waltham Abbey 0
Bury Town Star Man: Ollie Canfer
Match Rating: 5
Attendance: 1315