Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 3,980 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.02
0-0Paolo Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Eddie Wright manages to gather it comfortably.
6.13
0-0Rio Royce passes the ball forward to Steve Venus. Steve Venus knocks in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.17
Rio Royce brings the ball forward. Rio Royce whips in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gudjón Júlíusson.
14.39
Edward Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Venus. Steve Venus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
16.23
0-0Edward Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Wise. Richard Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Lowe.
18.26
Daniele Terry flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.53
Vadym Karavayev surges forward with the ball. Vadym Karavayev chips the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Gudjón Júlíusson is on top of it.
28.17
Edward Owen takes it forward alone. Edward Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Venus. Steve Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.47
0-0Norman Froggatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Terry but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.18
Vadym Karavayev makes a simple pass to Damien Venus. Damien Venus chips the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.03
Edward Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Venus. Steve Venus whips in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Edward Owen sees space and advances. Edward Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off the second half!
51.28
Vadym Karavayev makes a simple pass to Damien Venus. Damien Venus takes it forward alone. Damien Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Lowe.
53.47
Paolo Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
54.53
0-0Steve Venus barges into Gavin Lee. Steve Venus is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.27
Edward Owen takes it forward alone. Edward Owen shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
72.35
Vadym Karavayev kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Royce. Rio Royce knocks the ball forward to Steve Venus. Steve Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Shields.
75.53
Edward Owen knocks the ball forward to Steve Venus. Steve Venus whips in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.26
Daniele Terry threads the ball through to Chris Ince. Chris Ince plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Murphy and rushes in on goal... Chris Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.31
Damien Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gudjón Júlíusson who gathers it comfortably.
83.26
0-1Marc Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Royce. Rio Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Venus. Steve Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.37
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Damien Venus takes it forward alone. Damien Venus lofts in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steve Venus 83 |