Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Kieran RufusKieran Rufus Jim Willis Jim Willis
Amine HaoucheA. Haouche77
G
1captain
G
74Luca CuzaL. Cuza
Danny LaverD. Laver70
D
2
D
68Ivan ShieldsI. Shields
Filipe TavaresF. Tavares72
D
3
D
72Peter ClarkeP. Clarke
Augusto MartinA. Martin72
D
4
D
72Titus MacleanT. Maclean
Francisco SmithF. Smith75
M
5
M
73Youssef BourgoisY. Bourgois
Christian BarolloC. Barollo76
M
6
M
73Ross WatersR. Waters
Graham MiddletonG. Middleton77
M
7
M
77Marques Pereira PiocelleM. Piocelle
Natale CannarsaN. Cannarsa81
M
captain8
M
83Richard EmertonR. Emerton
Louis DufresnesL. Dufresnes74
A
9
A
74Augusto MaganaA. Magana
Youri KarpinY. Karpin78
A
10
A
72Tommy SalakoT. Salako
Anders NygaardA. Nygaard77
A
11
A
75Emmerick ZaamiE. Zaami
 
Ighli De CesareI. De Cesare69
D
12
A
71Simon BreyerS. Breyer
Michel KoutouanM. Koutouan76
M
13
M
77Micka‘l HistillolesM. Histilloles
Nigel WrightN. Wright68
A
14
D
72Martino BonoraM. Bonora

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,268 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leeds United and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.


0.00
Leeds United kick off!
2.49
Marques Pereira Piocelle makes a probing pass to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami powers a header at goal but somehow Filipe Tavares happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.48
Ross Waters threads a neat ball through to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.09
Richard Emerton hits a low pass to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako heads the ball goalwards but somehow Amine Haouche manages to keep it out.
16.53
Augusto Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Middleton. Graham Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Maclean.
20.05
Anders Nygaard barges into Peter Clarke. The referee warns Anders Nygaard to calm down! Peter Clarke runs off the knock.
21.05
Ivan Shields receives the ball from a throw-in from Titus Maclean. Ivan Shields decides to run forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Ivan Shields plays the ball forward to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.54
Richard Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.10
Graham Middleton hits a low pass to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Maclean.
27.56
Natale Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Louis Dufresnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luca Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
33.56
Peter Clarke hacks Louis Dufresnes from behind! The referee brings Peter Clarke to one side and gives him a warning! Louis Dufresnes runs off the knock.
39.52
Marques Pereira Piocelle passes the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but Augusto Martin blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
40.38
Youssef Bourgois passes the ball forward to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.27
Christian Barollo plays the ball forward to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes whips in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
48.38
Natale Cannarsa kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard tries a spectacular strike. Anders Nygaard scores for Leeds United!!
53.04
Graham Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Youri Karpin who brings the ball under control. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Titus Maclean hacks Louis Dufresnes from behind! Louis Dufresnes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.26
Richard Emerton makes a simple pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.19
Richard Emerton flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Zaami controls it well on his chest. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Haouche who gathers it comfortably.
61.09
Graham Middleton brings the ball forward. Graham Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Luca Cuza easily punches it away to safety.
65.11
Graham Middleton brings the ball forward. Graham Middleton shoots from 25 yards. Luca Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.56
Natale Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Youri Karpin collects the pass. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. With a superhuman jump, Anders Nygaard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luca Cuza with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
71.48
Youssef Bourgois comes in with a late challenge on Natale Cannarsa. Youssef Bourgois is given a warning by the referee! Natale Cannarsa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.15
Augusto Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Barollo. Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Barollo plays the ball forward to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Luca Cuza.
73.47
Natale Cannarsa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Louis Dufresnes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.51
Leeds United have made a substitution with Michel Koutouan replacing Francisco Smith .
78.52
Graham Middleton plays the ball forward to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. With a superhuman jump, Youri Karpin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.44
Marques Pereira Piocelle kicks a strong pass forward to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Amine Haouche.
84.41
Richard Emerton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Marques Pereira Piocelle side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.50
Filipe Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Natale Cannarsa controls it well on his chest. Natale Cannarsa flicks a high ball forward to Louis Dufresnes who takes it down. Louis Dufresnes shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.43
Marques Pereira Piocelle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
89.54
Ross Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Amine Haouche had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Wigan Athletic
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
26.2%
43.8%
30%

Scorers
Anders Nygaard 48, 67
Youri Karpin 79
Augusto Magana 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anders Nygaard of Leeds United

Match Ratings