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 Brentford. A crowd of 20,731 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off!
2.06
0-0Richard Bosnich barges into Sylvain Keegan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain Keegan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.48
1-0Richard Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Keegan. Sylvain Keegan brings the ball forward. Sylvain Keegan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-No‘l Modeste!
6.32
1-0Jean-No‘l Modeste flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.00
Sylvain Keegan sees Mervin Boertien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Boertien cuts inside the box! Mervin Boertien muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
12.30
2-0Rafik Djoudi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Vander. Marcel Vander sees Daan Veurink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daan Veurink passes the ball forward but Antonio Veloso is offside!
14.27
2-0Sylvain Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer plays a quick one-two with Jean-No‘l Modeste and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jody Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kai Will.
15.16
2-0It's a corner kick. Jean-No‘l Modeste kicks a low ball out wide. Some good footwork from Mick Lineker provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Calvin Hernandez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
20.12
Mervin Boertien knocks the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a great pass forward. Markus Witte runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.48
Markus Witte flicks a high ball forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste who takes it down. Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a probing pass between the defence to Markus Witte. Markus Witte shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Kai Will. Excellent save.
30.06
Sylvain Keegan knocks the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Markus Witte through on goal. Markus Witte shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.58
3-0Dinu Savu hits a low pass to Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham threads the ball through to Markus Witte. Markus Witte shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.03
Richard Beckham launches a long ball forward. Mervin Boertien plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Lineker and advances towards the goal... Mervin Boertien looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Teddy Ince replacing Marcel Vander and Quim Alves replacing Daan Veurink.
45.00
Brentford start the second half!
48.19
Richard Bosnich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.50
Sylvain Keegan passes the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alves De S. Edmundo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Bosnich picks a pass forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso plays a quick one-two with Pius Wisgerhof and rushes in on goal... Antonio Veloso shoots from just inside the box but somehow Christos Kyriakidis manages to keep it out.
54.14
Mervin Boertien passes the ball forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.18
Richard Beckham threads a neat ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Witte. Markus Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Lineker but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.20
4-1Calvin Hernandez barges into Mick Lineker. Calvin Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Mick Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.02
4-1Wigan Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Robert Upson replacing Jean-No‘l Modeste and Robert Cooke replacing Markus Witte .Brentford have made a substitution with Rafael Fonseca replacing Andy Ehiogu .
61.04
Teddy Ince comes in with a late challenge on Robert Upson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Upson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.34
Dean Potts threads the ball through to Jody Shearer. With some swift thinking, Jody Shearer plays the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
65.15
Teddy Ince flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof controls it well on his chest. Pius Wisgerhof lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Quim Alves!
75.21
Teddy Ince flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof collects the pass. Pius Wisgerhof finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Christos Kyriakidis manages to gather it.
78.12
Antonio Veloso hits a low pass to Quim Alves. Quim Alves plays a one-two with Pius Wisgerhof and rushes in on goal... Quim Alves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Christos Kyriakidis!
84.27
Richard Bosnich flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof collects the pass. Pius Wisgerhof controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Christos Kyriakidis had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
87.12
Dean Potts pushes up the pitch. Dean Potts threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke knocks the ball forward to Mick Lineker but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.00
Robert Upson flicks a high pass forward. Robert Cooke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Mick Lineker collects the pass. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Kai Will!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jean-No‘l Modeste 3 Mervin Boertien 8, 44 Markus Witte 30 | Pius Wisgerhof 48, 84 Quim Alves 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Boertien of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christos Kyriakidis (GK)
6
2. Richard Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Dean Potts (DEF)
6
4. Dinu Savu (DEF)
6
5. Jody Shearer (MID)
6
6. Sylvain Keegan (MID)
8
7. Mervin Boertien (MID)
9
8. Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID)
7
9. Markus Witte (ATT)
7
10. Mick Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Kirkland (ATT)
6
12. James Oakley (DEF)
0
13. Robert Upson (MID)
6
14. Robert Cooke (ATT)
6
1. Kai Will (GK)
6
2. Calvin Hernandez (DEF)
6
3. Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF)
6
4. Rafik Djoudi (DEF)
6
5. Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6. Marcel Vander (MID)
6
7. Vadim Korkishko (MID)
6
8. Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
9. Antonio Veloso (ATT)
6
10. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
9
11. Daan Veurink (ATT)
6
12. Rafael Fonseca (DEF)
6
13. Teddy Ince (MID)
5
14. Quim Alves (ATT)
7