Bury Town return to step 3 in dramatic style at a sold-out Ram Meadow
A cagey game overall as both sides were determined not to give anything away and the defences were on top. Brightlingsea had an early chance when a corner was headed over the bar by Walker Shabazz-Edwards. On 17 minutes Ollie Canfer won the ball high up the pitch and was on his own as he ran down the wing and his ball into the box found Cemal Ramadan but he could not find a shooting chance and the defence recovered to get the ball clear. Bury had a chance on 22 minutes when Ryan Jolland worked the ball in to the box and his shot caused panic at the back for Brightlingsea but the Refs whistle stopped play. On 29 minutes Ollie Canfer was again free on the wing and his out swinging cross fell to Cemal Ramadan who played a short pass into the box for Ethan Mayhew but the defence was on him before he could strike. On 37 minutes Ed Upson saw an opportunity to launch a long high ball towards goal with the keeper stranded high up the pitch but the ball went just wide of the post. On 42 minutes a double effort on goal from Cemal Ramadan saw some solid defending as both shots were blocked. Bury had a good shout for a penalty on 43 minutes when Max Maughn got forward and into the box but was tripped as he went to go past a defender the Refs whistle blew but his decision was to book Max Maughn for simulation.
Half Time : Bury Town 0 Brightlingsea Regent 0
Second half Brightlingsea got on top and pushed Bury back. On 49 minutes Harry McDonald saw his low strike saved well by Charlie Beckwith. On 61 minutes a long ball forward from Brightlingsea found Fletcher Alexander Hubbard but Lewis O’Malley was on hand for Bury to win the ball back. On 62 minutes Cemal Ramadan went close when his long high cross into the box almost caught out Brightlingsea keeper Lewis Greene who had to back track and while off balance got a hand to the ball to send it over the bar. On 66 minutes Luke brown and Mikey Davis linked up well to send Davis deep into the box and close to goal but his shot was deflected out of play. Brightlingsea were seeing more of the ball and increased the pressure on Bury as the half got into the later stages. On 74 minutes Brightlingsea got forward and Fin Addams sent a cross into the center of the box but Lewis O’Malley was there to clear the danger. The ball was sent straight back in to the Bury box and cleared for a second time before Fin Addams shot on goal was saved by Charlie Beckwith. On 82 minutes Brightlingsea had a good chance when a corner played into the box was side footed over the bar by Teddy Collis. Then with the game looking to be heading into extra time Ed Upson picked up the ball in midfield and his beautiful strike into the top corner on 94 minutes won the game and promotion for Bury Town. At the final whistle Ram Meadow exploded in celebration. A long hard season had ended with Bury Town winning promotion back to step 3. Commiserations to Brightlingsea Regent and their superb fans who gave it their all and we wish them all the best for the future. It just remains to say a huge thank you to our amazing supporters who turned out in force all season long. Have a great summer and we will see you all next season when we take on our next challenge in the Premier Division.
Full Time: Bury Town 1 Brightlingsea Regent 0
Bury Town Star Man : Ed Upson
Match Rating : 3
Attendance : 2139