Bury Town banked another three points in a thrilling game that racked up an impressive seven goals by beating Aveley at Ram Meadow
Aveley had a good chance on 2 minutes with George Sykes testing Bury ‘keeper Sam Blair who made a good diving save. On 11 minutes Baris Altintop made a good block for Bury from a well hit strike from Alex Akrofi. A minute later Bury won a free kick which was played into the box by Jake Chambers Shaw, Taylor Hastings headed the ball in to the path of Cemal Ramadan, but the ball went just too long.
Bury were first on the score sheet on 22 minutes with Cemal Ramadan working the ball into space and hitting a low strike from distance which beat Aveley ‘keeper David Hughes and on to hit the back of the net.
Jesse Nwabueze broke into the box for Bury on 27 minutes and played a low pass looking for Ryan Horne but some quick thinking from Ryan Scott saw the defender intercept and clear the ball. Aveley went close on 31 minutes with Sykes goal bound effort cleared off the line by Joe Hood.
At the other end Bury also went close on 32 minutes with Gerrard Buabo beating his man and going through on goal but a good stop from Hughes put the ball out for a corner. On 37 minutes Bury went two goals to the good with Baris Altintop getting to the ball from a corner and firing the ball past Hughes in the Aveley goal. Bury were looking comfortable and in control as the half ended.
Half Time: Bury Town 2 Aveley 0
After the break Aveley wasted no time in going on the attack and in just two minutes of the restart the visitors had pulled a goal back. After a sustained spell of possession Alex Akrofi played a cheeky back heel past Bury ‘keeper Sam Blair from close range. On 53 minutes Gerrard Buabo was through on goal again for Bury and tried to find Jesse Nwabueze with a short pass but a good interception from Harry Gibbs ended the Bury attack.
Aveley kept on attacking and were level on 59 minutes courtesy of Gibbs thumping strike through a crowded penalty area. The ball taking a slight deflection on its way into the back of the net.
On 63 minutes Buabo played a high ball over to Cemal Ramadan who went on a run into the box but a vital tackle from Ryan Scott cleared the danger.
Bury were always looking dangerous on the attack and on 65 minutes were back in front with Ryan Horne hitting a superb strike across the ‘keeper which took a slight deflection into the net.
Gerrard Buabo gave Bury some breathing space on 78 minutes, getting on the score sheet with a run past his marker and on into the box to net Bury Town’s fourth goal.
Manny Ogunrinde pulled another goal back for the visitors on 82 minutes after some good link up play between himself and George Sykes which made for a nervy end to the game for Bury but the Blues saw the game out to take another vital win.
Full Time: Bury Town 4 Aveley 3
Bury Town Star Man : Ryan Horne
Match Rating : 5
Attendance : 451