Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     SouthamptonSouthampton
Jim WillisJim Willis Computer Player Computer Player
Luca CuzaL. Cuza74
G
captain1
G
74Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman
Peter ClarkeP. Clarke72
D
2
D
67Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky
Thierry EadieT. Eadie72
D
3
D
66Frank HurstF. Hurst
Martino BonoraM. Bonora72
D
4
D
69Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz
Youri ShoukovY. Shoukov74
M
5
D
67Moritz KühnM. Kühn
Tommy WoodgateT. Woodgate74
M
6
M
75Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten
Marques Pereira PiocelleM. Piocelle77
M
7captain
M
72Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein
Micka‘l HistillolesM. Histilloles77
M
8
A
69Gary WhelanG. Whelan
Simon BreyerS. Breyer71
A
9
A
72Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou
Tommy SalakoT. Salako72
A
10
A
65Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
Emmerick ZaamiE. Zaami75
A
11
D
69Pedro FariaP. Faria
 
Nicholas BoatengN. Boateng71
A
12
M
77Trevor KerrT. Kerr
Youssef BourgoisY. Bourgois73
M
13
D
70Kelvin VassellK. Vassell
Titus MacleanT. Maclean71
D
14
G
70Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Southampton. A crowd of 15,207 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.


0.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
8.46
Shota Pahlplatz flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Klein controls it well on his chest. Jeffrey Klein makes a simple pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill rushes past Thierry Eadie! Kevin Gemmill strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Southampton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.04
Micka‘l Histilloles hacks Jeffrey Klein from behind! The referee calls over Micka‘l Histilloles and shows him a yellow card! Jeffrey Klein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.35
Jeffrey Klein makes a simple pass to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.11
Jeffrey Klein threads a neat ball through to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.37
Thierry Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marques Pereira Piocelle knocks in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.22
Tommy Woodgate kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.16
Peter Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Simon Breyer who brings the ball under control. Simon Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with a diving header. Fabricio Castroman effortlessly punches it away to safety.
22.10
Jeffrey Klein hits a low pass to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.34
Tommy Woodgate hits a low pass to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer sees Tommy Salako just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some awkward footwork from Tommy Salako provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball comes in low, but Fabricio Castroman easily smothers it!
26.33
Micka‘l Histilloles flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Zaami holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.05
Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Salako who brings the ball under control. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fabricio Castroman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.14
Thierry Eadie threads the ball through to Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate sees Tommy Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami flicks the ball with his head but Moritz Kühn is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.14
Tommy Woodgate sees Simon Breyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Breyer finds some space and shoots from distance. Fabricio Castroman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.01
Micka‘l Histilloles plays the ball forward to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota Pahlplatz.
40.51
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Gary Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria makes a convincing header but somehow Luca Cuza manages to keep it out.
44.25
Marques Pereira Piocelle makes a simple pass to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Micka‘l Histilloles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Nicholas Boateng replacing Simon Breyer, Youssef Bourgois replacing Marques Pereira Piocelle and Titus Maclean replacing Martino Bonora. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players seem much more motivated whilst the Wigan Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
47.47
Youssef Bourgois threads a neat ball through to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
48.19
Peter Clarke passes the ball forward to Youri Shoukov. Youri Shoukov threads a neat ball through to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.11
Micka‘l Histilloles flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Zaami controls it well on his chest. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.50
Shota Pahlplatz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Klein. Jeffrey Klein hits a low pass to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Clarke.
57.02
Frank Hurst lofts the ball long. Gary Whelan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
61.38
Tommy Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng makes a convincing header. Fabricio Castroman gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
66.03
Shota Pahlplatz knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Klein. Jeffrey Klein makes an attacking run forward. Jeffrey Klein shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
69.39
Micka‘l Histilloles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
75.56
Frank Hurst brings the ball forward. Frank Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.29
Youri Shoukov makes a simple pass to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.08
Micka‘l Histilloles flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Salako who takes it down. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fabricio Castroman with no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
81.07
With intelligent imagination, Micka‘l Histilloles plays the ball forward to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.05
Micka‘l Histilloles threads the ball through to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.56
Jeffrey Klein sees space and advances. Jeffrey Klein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Luca Cuza is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Southampton
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
17.5%
42.5%
40%

Scorers
Emmerick Zaami 15, 78
Simon Breyer 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emmerick Zaami of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Luca Cuza (GK)
6
2.Peter Clarke (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Eadie (DEF)
6
4.Martino Bonora (DEF)
6
5.Youri Shoukov (MID)
6
6.Tommy Woodgate (MID)
7
7.Marques Pereira Piocelle (MID)
7
8.Micka‘l Histilloles (MID)yellow card
7
9.Simon Breyer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tommy Salako (ATT)
7
11.Emmerick Zaami (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Nicholas Boateng (ATT)
6
13.Youssef Bourgois (MID)
6
14.Titus Maclean (DEF)
6

1.Fabricio Castroman (GK)
7
2.Luke Konchesky (DEF)
6
3.Frank Hurst (DEF)
6
4.Shota Pahlplatz (DEF)
6
5.Moritz Kühn (DEF)
6
6.Alfons Van Basten (MID)
6
7.Jeffrey Klein (MID)
7
8.Gary Whelan (ATT)
6
9.Amine Benyettou (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Faria (DEF)
6
 
12.Trevor Kerr (MID)
0
13.Kelvin Vassell (DEF)
0
14.Chris Lightfoot (GK)
0