Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | William Birkinshaw | William Birkinshaw | |||||||||||||||||
| Kolo Koutouan | K. Koutouan |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Kurt Seedorf | K. Seedorf | |||||||||
| Pontus Simonsson | P. Simonsson |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 38 |  | Stan Southgate | S. Southgate | |||||||||
| Oscar Merino | O. Merino |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Juan-Carlos Gento | J. Gento | |||||||||
| Greg Woodgate | G. Woodgate | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Shaun Barton | S. Barton | |||||||||
| George Perry | G. Perry | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Richard Duberry | R. Duberry | |||||||||
| Pasquale Giampieretti | P. Giampieretti |  | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Ivar Geerinckx | I. Geerinckx | |||||||||
| Leon Riemann | L. Riemann |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Harvey Evans | H. Evans | |||||||||
| Francisco Galindo | F. Galindo |  | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Christian Augstein | C. Augstein | |||||||||
| Alex Booth | A. Booth |  | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Stan Cadamarteri | S. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Alexandre Roque Junior | A. Roque Junior |  | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 |  | Rafik Bréchet | R. Bréchet | |||||||||
| Matt Benjamin | M. Benjamin | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Markus Lorenz | M. Lorenz | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Millwall kick off!
2.51
0-0George Perry threads the ball through to Pasquale Giampieretti. Pasquale Giampieretti makes a probing pass to Matt Benjamin. Matt Benjamin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.46
0-0Shaun Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Augstein. Christian Augstein knocks the ball forward to Rafik Bréchet. Rafik Bréchet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.53
0-0Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Millwall's defence.
8.33
Ivar Geerinckx deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafik Bréchet. Rafik Bréchet finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.48
0-0Pasquale Giampieretti sees a break and surges forward. Pasquale Giampieretti whips in a cross ball towards Matt Benjamin. Matt Benjamin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.56
George Perry sees space and advances. George Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Benjamin. Matt Benjamin shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.57
Juan-Carlos Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivar Geerinckx. Ivar Geerinckx surges forward with the ball. Ivar Geerinckx shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.26
1-0Pasquale Giampieretti makes a probing pass to Alex Booth. Alex Booth shoots from outside the area. Alex Booth scores for Millwall!!
32.02
1-0Leon Riemann comes in with a late challenge on Ivar Geerinckx. The referee calls over Leon Riemann and warns him to calm down! Ivar Geerinckx runs off the knock.
34.40
Matt Benjamin comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Barton. Matt Benjamin is given a warning by the referee! Shaun Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.21
Francisco Galindo makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Galindo shoots from 25 yards. Kurt Seedorf is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the second half underway!
48.51
Francisco Galindo sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Galindo goes all the way! Francisco Galindo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.40
Greg Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Francisco Galindo. Francisco Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Booth. Alex Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.07
Shaun Barton passes the ball forward to Christian Augstein. Christian Augstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.44
Stan Southgate makes a simple pass to Harvey Evans. Harvey Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.14
Markus Lorenz comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Merino. Markus Lorenz is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Merino stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.53
Juan-Carlos Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Duberry. Richard Duberry makes a probing pass to Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.28
2-0Leon Riemann makes a probing pass to Alex Booth. Alex Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Benjamin but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.52
Oscar Merino comes in with a late challenge on Markus Lorenz. The referee calls over Oscar Merino and warns him to calm down! Markus Lorenz stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.43
Stan Southgate makes a probing pass to Ivar Geerinckx. Ivar Geerinckx kicks a strong pass forward to Rafik Bréchet. Rafik Bréchet lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.05
Oscar Merino surges forward with the ball. Oscar Merino advances with the ball. Oscar Merino goes all the way! Oscar Merino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.56
Harvey Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball towards Rafik Bréchet. Rafik Bréchet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kolo Koutouan manages to gather it comfortably.
78.51
Harvey Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz whips in a cross ball towards Rafik Bréchet. Rafik Bréchet powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafik Bréchet!
81.22
Leon Riemann decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Riemann tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Kurt Seedorf manages to keep it out.
83.39
Wigan Athletic are easily keeping Millwall at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.42
Ivar Geerinckx knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Merino.
87.22
Juan-Carlos Gento makes a simple pass to Ivar Geerinckx. Ivar Geerinckx flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafik Bréchet. Rafik Bréchet shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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