Match Report


Manchester UnitedManchester United     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Iain RicherIain Richer Jim Willis Jim Willis
Pedro De SouzaP. De Souza78
G
1captain
G
74Luca CuzaL. Cuza
Martim MaldonadoM. Maldonado78
D
2
D
72Peter ClarkeP. Clarke
Rabiu BabayaroR. Babayaro72
D
3
D
72Thierry EadieT. Eadie
Rafael VegaR. Vega81
D
4
D
72Martino BonoraM. Bonora
Gareth PottsG. Potts78
M
5
M
74Youri ShoukovY. Shoukov
Kelvin FroggattK. Froggatt77
M
6
M
74Tommy WoodgateT. Woodgate
Lomano BoertienL. Boertien75
M
7
M
77Marques Pereira PiocelleM. Piocelle
David AllmanD. Allman80
M
8
M
77Micka‘l HistillolesM. Histilloles
Jose Marcelo RodriguesJ. Rodrigues75
A
9
A
71Simon BreyerS. Breyer
Wataru NakamuraW. Nakamura75
A
10
A
72Tommy SalakoT. Salako
Haruto SugiyamaH. Sugiyama88
A
captain11
A
75Emmerick ZaamiE. Zaami
 
Kader RocheK. Roche71
D
12
A
71Nicholas BoatengN. Boateng
Hugo LopesH. Lopes75
A
13
M
76Ben HarrisonB. Harrison
Alberto NascimentoA. Nascimento71
A
14
D
71Titus MacleanT. Maclean

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Manchester United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.


0.00
Manchester United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.33
Thierry Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.50
Thierry Eadie advances with the ball. Thierry Eadie sees Tommy Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.12
Peter Clarke gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Simon Breyer makes a great pass forward. Emmerick Zaami runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.52
Lomano Boertien threads the ball through to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura plays a sublime one-two with Jose Marcelo Rodrigues and races in on goal... Peter Clarke catches Wataru Nakamura on the ankles. Wataru Nakamura appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.36
Peter Clarke makes a probing pass to Youri Shoukov. Youri Shoukov passes the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.26
Wataru Nakamura barges into Peter Clarke. The referee calls over Wataru Nakamura and shows him a yellow card! Peter Clarke runs off the knock.
21.55
Thierry Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Shoukov. Youri Shoukov flicks a high ball forward to Simon Breyer who takes it down. Simon Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.49
Martim Maldonado knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Froggatt. Kelvin Froggatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama plays a one-two with Wataru Nakamura and rushes in on goal... Haruto Sugiyama takes a shot at goal but is denied by Luca Cuza. Excellent save.
26.17
Micka‘l Histilloles threads a neat ball through to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.53
Micka‘l Histilloles kicks a strong pass forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
28.37
Peter Clarke advances with the ball. Peter Clarke flicks a high pass forward to Emmerick Zaami who brings the ball neatly under control. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
30.39
Youri Shoukov chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.54
With vision, Kelvin Froggatt plays the ball forward to Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues puts a great ball through. Haruto Sugiyama runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.24
Thierry Eadie sees a break and surges forward. Thierry Eadie makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
40.10
Thierry Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Youri Shoukov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youri Shoukov threads a neat ball through to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Simon Breyer provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Pedro De Souza had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
44.34
Haruto Sugiyama clumsily knocks into Peter Clarke. Haruto Sugiyama is warned by the referee! Peter Clarke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Marques Pereira Piocelle makes a simple pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wigan Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
47.52
Kelvin Froggatt makes a probing pass to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama passes the ball forward but Wataru Nakamura is offside!
51.55
Rafael Vega flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Boertien controls it well on his chest. Lomano Boertien makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Boertien knocks in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Luca Cuza. What a great pair of hands!
54.11
Martino Bonora makes a simple pass to Tommy Woodgate. Seeing a gap ahead, Tommy Woodgate laces a weighted ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.32
Tommy Woodgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.06
Martino Bonora sees Tommy Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Woodgate makes a probing pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro De Souza.
61.18
It's a corner kick. Marques Pereira Piocelle loops the ball in to towards the near post. Gareth Potts reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.59
Wigan Athletic are dictating the run of play here today.
66.14
Wataru Nakamura comes in with a late challenge on Peter Clarke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Wataru Nakamura!! Peter Clarke is taking some rough treatment out there!
67.50
Kelvin Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
69.45
With some swift thinking, Martim Maldonado plays the ball forward to Lomano Boertien. Lomano Boertien knocks the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.17
Micka‘l Histilloles threads the ball through to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tommy Salako through on goal. Tommy Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro De Souza manages to gather it.
73.58
Martino Bonora flicks a high ball forward to Micka‘l Histilloles who takes it down. Micka‘l Histilloles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martim Maldonado.
78.29
Youri Shoukov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami puts a great ball through but Tommy Salako is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
81.32
Tommy Woodgate sees Tommy Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Salako makes a probing pass to Emmerick Zaami but he's offside!
89.46
Rafael Vega makes a simple pass to Lomano Boertien. Showing composure, Lomano Boertien laces a through ball forward to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues scores for Manchester United!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Manchester United

Wigan Athletic
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
32.5%
39.8%
27.7%

Scorers
Jose Marcelo Rodrigues 69, 89
Simon Breyer 6, 30, 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Breyer of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings