Bury vs Crewe Alexandra. Sky Bet League Two.
The Energy Check Stadium at Gigg LaneAttendance3,812.
Bury 3
- C Lavery (50th minute)
- J O'Shea (58th minute pen, 76th minute)
Crewe Alexandra 1
- C Porter (3rd minute)
Bury 3-1 Crewe: Jay O'Shea at the double to rally hosts
Report and highlights as hosts recover to beat Railwaymen
Tuesday 1 January 2019 19:07, UK
Bury roared back from a half-time deficit as they secured a well-deserved 3-1 victory against Crewe.
Midfielder Jay O'Shea scored twice as the Shakers moved back up to fourth in League Two.
Crewe stunned Bury with a well-taken goal - only their fourth away goal all season - after just three minutes.
Jordan Bowery swung in a cross from the right and veteran striker Chris Porter volleyed home his third in as many games via the post.
Bury went close with a swift response as Nicky Maynard forced a fine point-blank save from Ben Garratt.
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Shortly before half-time the visitors almost went two clear when Ryan Wintle fired a disappointing shot straight at Joe Murphy from 12 yards.
Caolan Lavery evened it up for Bury in the 50th minute, slotting home a rebound after Danny Mayor's effort bounced out off the post.
Eight minutes later the hosts were in front when O'Shea converted a penalty after Danny Mayor was shoved by James Jones.
O'Shea side-footed home Bury's third from eight yards after being teed up by Callum McFadzean.
