Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 19,427 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thompson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thompson.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
6.27
0-1Norman Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.22
0-1Without breaking stride, Arnold Bomers plays the ball forward to Stephen Law. Stephen Law cuts inside the box! Stephen Law comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Gavin Gallagher gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
10.49
Colin Oliver makes a simple pass to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gavin Meiklejohn!
14.09
0-1Arnold Bomers chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton skips past Jody Hibbs! Mike Charlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.07
Jody Hibbs flicks a high pass forward to Norman Lineker who brings the ball under control. Norman Lineker threads a neat ball through to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.52
Colin Oliver threads the ball through to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
27.48
0-2Norman Lineker darts forward. Norman Lineker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Sturridge.
30.03
Arnold Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Jody Gray controls it well on his chest. Jody Gray runs straight at the defence! Jody Gray rockets a shot on goal. Gavin Gallagher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.58
Dion Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Colin Oliver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.39
Colin Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Harry May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry May whips in a cross ball towards Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver makes a looping header on goal. Gavin Meiklejohn didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.41
Norman Lineker decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Lineker plays a scrappy one-two with Harry May and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Norman Lineker provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
42.59
Stephen Law takes it forward alone. Stephen Law shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Gallagher is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
47.31
Norman Lineker knocks the ball forward to Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Harry May. With a superhuman jump, Harry May connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
51.07
1-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.28
Norman Lineker knocks the ball forward to Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.57
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
61.35
1-3Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Oliver. Showing composure, Colin Oliver laces a weighted ball forward to Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford edges inside the box! Dean Beresford comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Max Sturridge.
62.10
1-3Colin Oliver takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Norman Lineker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.32
Max Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
67.23
Mike Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers shoots from 25 yards. Gavin Gallagher gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
72.39
1-3Norman Lineker slams into Jody Gray with his studs up. Norman Lineker is shown the red card!! Jody Gray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.46
1-3Arnold Bomers catches Bruno Viana on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Viana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.36
Arnold Bomers takes it forward alone. Arnold Bomers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti.
84.16
Max Sturridge passes the ball forward to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers passes the ball forward to Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.16
Stephen Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Gallagher picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jody Gray 30 | Dion Middleton 6 Norman Lineker 22, 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Middleton of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2. Brian Salako (DEF)
6
3. Luis Fernandez (DEF)
6
4. Max Sturridge (DEF)
7
5. Armin Stiepermann (DEF)
6
6. Henry Galàsek (MID)
6
7. Arnold Bomers (MID)
8
8. Mike Charlton (ATT)
6
9. Jody Gray (ATT)
8
10. Stephen Law (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Philipp Schnoor (DEF)
0
13. Rafael Fernandes (MID)
0
14. Roberto Lopez (ATT)
0
1. Gavin Gallagher (GK)
8
2. Juan-Carlos Ramirez (DEF)
6
3. Jody Hibbs (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Viana (DEF)
6
5. Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti (DEF)
6
6. Colin Oliver (MID)
8
7. Norman Lineker (MID)
8
8. Miguel Munoz (MID)
7
9. Dion Middleton (ATT)
8
10. Harry May (ATT)
7
11. Dean Beresford (ATT)
6
12. Richard Terry (ATT)
0
13. Kevin Morrison (ATT)
0
14. Alan Bower (DEF)
0