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 Fulham. A crowd of 19,332 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Keegan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Keegan.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off and get the match underway!
3.48
0-0Arno Ziegler passes the ball forward to Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan threads a neat ball through to Danny Davis. Danny Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.32
0-0Jakob Kistner makes a simple pass to Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton makes a great pass forward. Arnold Bomers runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.47
1-0Luis Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers threads a neat ball through to Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Arnold Bomers. Some silky footwork from Arnold Bomers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arnold Bomers!
20.31
Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi van den Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi van den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan connects with a diving header. Phil Keegan scores for Fulham!!
26.30
1-1Yann Sopalski comes in with a late challenge on Arnold Bomers. The referee brings Yann Sopalski to one side and gives him a warning! Arnold Bomers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.02
Arno Ziegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Davis. Danny Davis flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi van den Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Salako.
32.32
1-1Neil Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Davis. Danny Davis plays a one-two with Yann Sopalski and advances towards the goal... Danny Davis takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.21
Arno Ziegler flicks a high pass forward to Phil Keegan who brings the ball under control. Phil Keegan brings the ball forward. Phil Keegan shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
39.43
Henry Galàsek brings the ball forward. Henry Galàsek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.43
1-1Ferdi van den Berg comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Kistner. Ferdi van den Berg is shown the yellow card! Jakob Kistner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Arnold Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Robinson controls it well on his chest. Alfred Robinson rushes past Thierry Crooks! Alfred Robinson tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the second half underway!
48.04
Henry Galàsek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Dami‘n Mariana had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
51.01
3-1Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi van den Berg controls it well on his chest. Ferdi van den Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Kirkland. Brian Kirkland beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
53.22
3-1Arnold Bomers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arnold Bomers runs straight at the defence! Arnold Bomers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Nick de Koning is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
59.18
Brian Kirkland passes the ball forward to Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Gavin Meiklejohn. Excellent save.
60.58
Neil Thomson threads a neat ball through to Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.25
3-2Brian Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski whips in a cross ball towards Phil Keegan. Jakob Kistner hacks Phil Keegan from behind! Penalty not given!!
65.03
Mervin Stewart makes a simple pass to Danny Davis. Danny Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.52
Arno Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Yann Sopalski collects the pass. Yann Sopalski kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
67.53
Arnold Bomers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Gray. Jody Gray shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Dami‘n Mariana smothers it!
69.37
Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Danny Davis controls it well on his chest. Danny Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Stiepermann.
73.55
With great vision, Brian Kirkland plays the ball forward to Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg sees Danny Davis just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Danny Davis tries a spectacular strike but Gavin Meiklejohn reads it well. Quality keeping!
75.21
Showing composure, Jody Gray plays the ball forward to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dami‘n Mariana who gathers it comfortably.
77.11
Arno Ziegler pushes up the pitch. Arno Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Phil Keegan controls it well on his chest. Phil Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gavin Meiklejohn had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
81.59
With some swift thinking, Henry Galàsek plays the ball forward to Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton cuts inside the box! Mike Charlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
83.20
Arnold Bomers threads a neat ball through to Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton advances inside the box! Thierry Crooks catches Mike Charlton on the ankles. Mike Charlton appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
84.19
With some swift thinking, Yann Sopalski plays the ball forward to Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Davis!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arnold Bomers 16 Alfred Robinson 45 Mike Charlton 48 | Phil Keegan 20 Danny Davis 61, 84 Yann Sopalski 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Meiklejohn (GK)
7
2. Brian Salako (DEF)
6
3. Jakob Kistner (DEF)
6
4. Luis Fernandez (DEF)
6
5. Armin Stiepermann (DEF)
6
6. Henry Galàsek (MID)
7
7. Arnold Bomers (MID)
8
8. Mike Charlton (ATT)
7
9. Alfred Robinson (ATT)
7
10. Jody Gray (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Philipp Schnoor (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Souness (MID)
0
14. Roberto Lopez (ATT)
0
1. Dami‘n Mariana (GK)
6
2. Nick de Koning (DEF)
6
3. Mervin Stewart (DEF)
6
4. Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6
5. Thierry Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Yann Sopalski (MID)
7
7. Brian Kirkland (MID)
6
8. Neil Thomson (MID)
6
9. Danny Davis (ATT)
9
10. Ferdi van den Berg (ATT)
6
11. Phil Keegan (ATT)
9
12. Azziz Facciutto (GK)
0
13. Regi Vos (DEF)
0
14. Gavin Kerr (MID)
0