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 Crystal Palace. A crowd of 17,654 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Brendan Ferdinand.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Brendan Ferdinand.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
3.30
0-0Scott Thirlwell barges into Max Sturridge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Max Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.24
1-0Rafael Fernandes hits a low pass to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers cuts inside the box! Arnold Bomers shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.36
Luis Fernandez threads the ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes threads the ball through to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers plays a one-two with Jody Gray and advances towards the goal... Arnold Bomers shoots from just inside the box. Barry Dijkstra is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.14
2-0Luis Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes threads the ball through to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers puts a great ball through. Rafael Fernandes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.22
2-0Rafael Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rafael Fernandes through on goal. Rafael Fernandes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Barry Dijkstra is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
28.45
2-0Stuart Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Terry. Ashley Terry threads a neat ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.41
Stuart Mcinnes hacks Alejandro Carrasco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.39
Tony Lecocq knocks the ball forward to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
34.29
Jorge Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Goldberg. Brian Goldberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.04
Dennis Jeffers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Fowler. David Fowler laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
44.36
2-0Rafael Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off the second half!
49.51
Luke Grondin clumsily knocks into Rafael Fernandes. The referee calls over Luke Grondin and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.29
Tony Lecocq controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Fowler. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
53.06
Luis Fernandez breaks forward. Luis Fernandez makes a simple pass to Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco makes a defence splitting pass to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.25
Ashley Terry flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell controls it well on his chest. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.24
2-0Armin Stiepermann hacks David Fowler from behind! The referee calls over Armin Stiepermann and warns him to calm down! David Fowler stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.24
2-0Free kick to Crystal Palace just outside the area...
68.20
Ashley Terry takes a stuttering run up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. Gavin Meiklejohn is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
72.20
Stuart Mcinnes hacks Arnold Bomers from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Arnold Bomers runs off the knock.
77.14
2-1Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Brendan Beresford replacing Jorge Moreira and Eddie May replacing Luke Grondin and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.16
2-1Crystal Palace are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
81.17
Ashley Terry flicks a high pass forward. David Fowler controls it well on his chest. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.36
Brian Salako knocks the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Carrasco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Law strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.50
Dennis Jeffers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Goldberg. Brian Goldberg threads the ball through to David Fowler. David Fowler shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gavin Meiklejohn. Excellent save.
85.47
Rafael Fernandes clumsily knocks into Brian Goldberg. The referee calls over Rafael Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Brian Goldberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.45
Max Sturridge hits a low pass to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers passes the ball forward to Stephen Law. Stephen Law plays a one-two with Rafael Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Law provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Barry Dijkstra had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arnold Bomers 4, 8 Stephen Law 87 | Ashley Terry 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Bomers of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2. Brian Salako (DEF)
6
3. Luis Fernandez (DEF)
6
4. Max Sturridge (DEF)
6
5. Armin Stiepermann (DEF)
6
6. Arnold Bomers (MID)
9
7. Rafael Fernandes (MID)
8
8. Mike Charlton (ATT)
6
9. Jody Gray (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Law (ATT)
8
11. Alejandro Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Philipp Schnoor (DEF)
0
13. Henry Galàsek (MID)
0
14. Roberto Lopez (ATT)
0
1. Barry Dijkstra (GK)
6
2. Liam Mason (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Jeffers (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Mcinnes (DEF)
5
5. Jorge Moreira (MID)
6
6. Tony Lecocq (MID)
6
7. Brian Goldberg (MID)
6
8. Ashley Terry (MID)
6
9. Luke Grondin (MID)
5
10. Scott Thirlwell (ATT)
5
11. David Fowler (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Beresford (ATT)
6
13. Eddie May (GK)
6
14. Tiago Jardim (ATT)
0