Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 17,620 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Niccol˜ Sterchele threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Barkero. Mauricio Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Anders Nygaard controls it well on his chest. Anders Nygaard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luca Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
3.08
0-0Guerino Sacchetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes makes a probing pass to Anders Nygaard but he's offside!
4.14
0-0Robbie Chadwick barges into Augusto Magana. Robbie Chadwick is given a warning by the referee! Augusto Magana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.14
0-0Free kick to Wigan Athletic just outside the area...
5.42
Nicolas Lindner takes a cautious run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
6.26
Marques Pereira Piocelle threads a neat ball through to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Chadwick.
9.21
0-0Marques Pereira Piocelle kicks a strong pass forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana makes a convincing header. Solid save from Amine Haouche. What a great pair of hands!
21.48
0-0Graham Middleton knocks the ball forward to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
22.45
Peter Clarke plays the ball forward to David Allman. David Allman threads a neat ball through to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen plays a one-two with Augusto Magana and advances towards the goal... Jean-Pierre Rothen takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Amine Haouche manages to gather it.
24.17
Peter Clarke flicks a high pass forward. David Allman collects the pass. David Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen makes a convincing header. Amine Haouche didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.40
David Allman surges forward with the ball. David Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Amine Haouche!
28.30
Peter Clarke knocks the ball forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Amine Haouche didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.08
Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Pierre Rothen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Pierre Rothen shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Amine Haouche smothers it!
32.19
David Allman sees a break and surges forward. David Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.39
Niccol˜ Sterchele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Middleton. Graham Middleton threads the ball through to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Laver.
40.34
Claus Leonhardsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Almeida.
44.11
Claus Leonhardsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes lofts in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Tommy Salako replacing Emmerick Zaami, Micka‘l Histilloles replacing David Allman and Ivan Shields replacing Peter Clarke. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
51.20
Augusto Martin clumsily knocks into Micka‘l Histilloles. The referee warns Augusto Martin to calm down! Micka‘l Histilloles stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.20
0-0Tommy Salako clumsily knocks into Augusto Martin. Tommy Salako is shown the yellow card! Augusto Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.10
With a delightful solo run, Richard Emerton stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Emerton lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
59.33
Guerino Sacchetti makes a simple pass to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.12
Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Salako who brings the ball under control. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.22
Richard Emerton flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Salako collects the pass. Tommy Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccol˜ Sterchele.
69.35
Tommy Salako hacks Niccol˜ Sterchele from behind! The referee warns Tommy Salako to calm down! Niccol˜ Sterchele stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.57
With some swift thinking, Ivan Shields plays the ball forward to Nicolas Lindner. Nicolas Lindner sees Tommy Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Martin.
72.22
Alexandre Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Histilloles. Micka‘l Histilloles flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Pierre Rothen collects the pass. Jean-Pierre Rothen shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
75.52
0-1Augusto Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Palumbo. Oliver Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Louis Dufresnes who brings the ball under control. Louis Dufresnes lofts in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard makes a deft header. Luca Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.58
Oliver Palumbo threads the ball through to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
79.38
0-1Augusto Martin hacks Tommy Salako from behind! The referee warns Augusto Martin again to calm down! Tommy Salako carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.08
Alexandre Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Marques Pereira Piocelle controls it well on his chest. Marques Pereira Piocelle runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marques Pereira Piocelle knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
89.30
Marques Pereira Piocelle decides to run forward with the ball. Marques Pereira Piocelle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Haouche who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luca Cuza (GK)
6
2. Danny Laver (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Almeida (DEF)
6
4. Peter Clarke (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Lindner (MID)
6
6. David Allman (MID)
8
7. Marques Pereira Piocelle (MID)
8
8. Richard Emerton (MID)
7
9. Augusto Magana (ATT)
6
10. Emmerick Zaami (ATT)
6
11. Jean-Pierre Rothen (ATT)
7
12. Tommy Salako (ATT)
5
13. Micka‘l Histilloles (MID)
6
14. Ivan Shields (DEF)
6
1. Amine Haouche (GK)
9
2. Robbie Chadwick (DEF)
5
3. Augusto Martin (DEF)
6
4. Niccol˜ Sterchele (DEF)
7
5. Oliver Palumbo (MID)
6
6. Mauricio Barkero (MID)
6
7. Guerino Sacchetti (MID)
6
8. Graham Middleton (MID)
6
9. Claus Leonhardsen (MID)
6
10. Louis Dufresnes (ATT)
7
11. Anders Nygaard (ATT)
8
12. Nick Finney (GK)
0
13. Tryggvi Brynjarsson (DEF)
0
14. Steven Le Tissier (GK)
0