Match Report
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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 Manchester City. A crowd of 9,372 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Renato Jairzinho kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Minto. Anthony Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
3.13
1-0Carlos Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo goes all the way! Benedetto Cirillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.46
Marco Antonio Juárez threads the ball through to Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.52
1-0Delano Vreman takes it forward alone. Delano Vreman knocks the ball forward to Marcus Carragher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.26
1-0Mike Woodcock threads the ball through to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Jan Cziommer manages to keep it out.
20.26
Carlos Reis makes a simple pass to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.45
Carlos Reis knocks the ball forward to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo plays a perfect one-two with Jan Palumbo and rushes in on goal... Benedetto Cirillo shoots from just inside the box. Benedetto Cirillo scores for Wigan Athletic!!
27.22
Renato Jairzinho sees a break and surges forward. Renato Jairzinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
30.26
3-0Tony Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Martins. The referee calls over Tony Hapgood and warns him to calm down! Duarte Martins gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.33
3-0Delano Vreman catches Anthony Minto on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Minto runs off the knock.
36.04
3-0Leandro Nocera clumsily knocks into Carlos Reis. Leandro Nocera is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
Carlos Reis makes a simple pass to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Ruel Hurst!
44.45
Carlos Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat goes all the way! Kurt Braat shoots from just inside the box. Kurt Braat scores for Wigan Athletic!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.38
Anthony Minto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.42
Marco Antonio Juárez threads the ball through to Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo goes all the way! Benedetto Cirillo tries a spectacular strike but Ruel Hurst is on top of it.
60.36
4-0Manchester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.11
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.26
Marco Antonio Juárez flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridge. Daniel Bridge knocks the ball forward to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.05
Carlos Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo plays a perfect one-two with Jan Palumbo and rushes in on goal... Benedetto Cirillo takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
72.18
Duarte Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Minto. Anthony Minto makes a simple pass to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo goes all the way! Jan Palumbo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
75.14
Carlos Reis sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Reis passes the ball forward but Jan Palumbo is offside!
77.06
Marco Antonio Juárez brings the ball forward. Marco Antonio Juárez threads the ball through to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.43
Nicky Greening passes the ball forward to Leandro Nocera. Leandro Nocera passes the ball forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood makes a probing pass to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jan Cziommer easily smothers it!
84.01
Anthony Minto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.32
Delano Vreman passes the ball forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood makes a probing pass to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher shoots from just inside the box. Jan Cziommer easily smothers it.
87.09
Leandro Nocera advances with the ball. Leandro Nocera lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Renato Jairzinho kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Russo. Giorgio Russo makes a probing pass to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ruel Hurst is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Benedetto Cirillo 3, 24 Jan Palumbo 20 Kurt Braat 44 |