Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,702 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
4.30
1-0Fouzi Abdellaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darren Bowyer!
8.52
1-0Yves-A. Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mile Kewell but he's offside!
9.28
1-0Yves-A. Ferreira makes a simple pass to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Sven Helmer manages to gather it comfortably.
12.26
Younès Bourakba knocks the ball forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.08
2-0Liam Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball towards Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.15
2-0Camille Malm barges into Javier Suggs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Javier Suggs runs off the knock.
24.29
Manfred Meiser plays a long ball forward. Javier Suggs finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sven Helmer manages to gather it comfortably.
26.38
Younès Bourakba passes the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.25
Mikael Stegar powers a long ball forward. Darren Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but George Urzica easily smothers it!
32.08
Fouzi Abdellaoui threads the ball through to Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba decides to run forward with the ball. Younès Bourakba lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.26
Fouzi Abdellaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.12
Thanassis Stefanopoulos makes a probing pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory goes all the way! Alex McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.51
Liam Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Sven Helmer!
44.44
2-0Mile Kewell comes in with a late challenge on Camille Malm. The referee calls over Mile Kewell and warns him to calm down! Camille Malm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Camille Malm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco goes all the way! Duarte Blanco rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
48.25
Liam Owen sees a break and surges forward. Liam Owen plays a perfect one-two with Javier Suggs and rushes in on goal... Liam Owen shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.57
Tomislav Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Di Salvatore. Gian Matteo Di Salvatore chips the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sven Helmer.
55.49
2-0Eoin Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomislav Boksic.
60.05
Camille Malm kicks a strong pass forward to Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba knocks the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomislav Boksic.
61.57
Tomislav Boksic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Owen. Liam Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs shoots from long range. Sven Helmer easily smothers it.
63.54
Manfred Meiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Di Salvatore. Gian Matteo Di Salvatore sees a break and surges forward. Gian Matteo Di Salvatore shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.52
Gian Matteo Di Salvatore comes in with a late challenge on Younès Bourakba. Gian Matteo Di Salvatore is given a warning by the referee! Younès Bourakba stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.20
João Miguel Denilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs plays a perfect one-two with Max Yobou and rushes in on goal... Javier Suggs shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Javier Suggs!
78.31
Camille Malm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba makes a probing pass to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco plays a perfect one-two with Alex McGrory and rushes in on goal... Duarte Blanco tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
79.32
Tomislav Boksic makes a probing pass to Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs plays a perfect one-two with Mile Kewell and rushes in on goal... Javier Suggs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.23
Yves-A. Ferreira makes a beautiful solo run. Yves-A. Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.06
Thanassis Stefanopoulos makes a probing pass to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco powers a header at goal. George Urzica easily smothers it.
89.41
Camille Malm threads the ball through to Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba passes the ball forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Darren Bowyer 4 Alex McGrory 12 Duarte Blanco 89 | Javier Suggs 71, 83 |