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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,462 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
9.14
Craig Wright knocks the ball forward to Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Elliott. Dean Elliott shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Thierry Mckay.
10.11
Ruel Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Robert Priestley. Robert Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.03
Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wolverhampton Wanderers's defence.
20.24
Roel Dijkhuizen makes a beautiful solo run. Roel Dijkhuizen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Venus. Steve Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.02
Roel Dijkhuizen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Priestley. Robert Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Kasper and rushes in on goal... James Drake shoots from just inside the box but somehow Fredrik Carragher manages to keep it out.
28.42
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wigan Athletic's defence.
30.48
Robert Priestley makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.57
Ruel Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Laver. Ledley Laver threads the ball through to Eddie Kasper. Eddie Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Carragher who gathers it comfortably.
44.55
Danny Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bould. Alexander Bould goes all the way! Alexander Bould makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
49.49
Ruel Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Laver. Ledley Laver makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Drake but the linesman indicates offside!
60.18
Ruel Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Steve Todd. Steve Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Venus. Steve Venus shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.33
Ledley Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.31
Alexander Bould hacks Ruel Gascoigne from behind! The referee calls over Alexander Bould and warns him to calm down! Ruel Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.45
Wigan Athletic are easily keeping Wolverhampton Wanderers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.41
James Drake clumsily knocks into John Unsworth. James Drake is warned by the referee! John Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.16
Harvey Lumsdon threads the ball through to Steve Todd. Steve Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Venus. Steve Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.24
Ledley Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Venus. Steve Venus whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Kasper. Eddie Kasper flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
89.09
Eddie Kasper hacks Alexander Maddison from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Kasper and warns him to calm down! Alexander Maddison stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Bould of Wolverhampton Wanderers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.0909090909091 vs 40.9090909090909
Play Area
Home team third: 28.79%, Midfield: 45.45%, Away team third: 25.76%

Scorers