Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     ChelseaChelsea
Jim WillisJim Willis Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Luca CuzaL. Cuza74
G
captain1
G
69Wes MonkW. Monk
Ivan ShieldsI. Shields68
D
2
D
63Stanley WalshS. Walsh
Martino BonoraM. Bonora72
D
3captain
D
71Sol RodgersS. Rodgers
Titus MacleanT. Maclean72
D
4
D
68Mervin EhioguM. Ehiogu
Youssef BourgoisY. Bourgois73
M
5
D
68Kelvin JeffersK. Jeffers
Ross WatersR. Waters73
M
6
M
73Robbie WrightR. Wright
Marques Pereira PiocelleM. Piocelle77
M
7
M
69Kees van den BergK. van den Berg
Richard EmertonR. Emerton83
M
8
M
72Ali MacéA. Macé
Augusto MaganaA. Magana74
A
9
A
69Henry AdamsH. Adams
Tommy SalakoT. Salako72
A
10
A
71Felipe MarcelinoF. Marcelino
Emmerick ZaamiE. Zaami75
A
11
A
72Carlos SerranoC. Serrano
 
Simon BreyerS. Breyer71
A
12
D
70Darius ShieldsD. Shields
Micka‘l HistillolesM. Histilloles77
M
13
A
66Alexander UnsworthA. Unsworth
Robert FlintlockR. Flintlock70
D
14
M
66Anthony KeeganA. Keegan

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,676 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Upson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
3.51
Ivan Shields passes the ball forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks a high ball forward to Emmerick Zaami who takes it down. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.36
Sol Rodgers threads the ball through to Ali Macé. Ali Macé flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Marcelino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luca Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
12.30
Kees van den Berg hits a low pass to Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.06
Martino Bonora knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Waters. Ross Waters makes an attacking run forward. Ross Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.01
Youssef Bourgois knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.33
Ivan Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Emerton. Richard Emerton passes the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Monk who gathers it comfortably.
27.31
With a delightful solo run, Ali Macé stretches the opposition's defence. Ali Macé shoots from long range. Luca Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
32.55
Robbie Wright hacks Marques Pereira Piocelle from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marques Pereira Piocelle stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.57
Marques Pereira Piocelle takes it forward alone. Marques Pereira Piocelle whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.29
Kees van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Serrano collects the pass. Carlos Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino powers a header at goal but somehow Luca Cuza manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Simon Breyer replacing Augusto Magana, Micka‘l Histilloles replacing Marques Pereira Piocelle and Robert Flintlock replacing Titus Maclean. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. The Chelsea players seem much more motivated whilst the Wigan Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.14
Henry Adams catches Ivan Shields on the ankles. Henry Adams is shown the yellow card! Ivan Shields runs off the knock.
49.25
Robbie Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Adams. Henry Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Luca Cuza is on top of it.
53.37
Richard Emerton kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako rushes past Mervin Ehiogu! Tommy Salako shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.20
Micka‘l Histilloles catches Robbie Wright on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Wright gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.11
Stanley Walsh knocks the ball forward to Ali Macé. Ali Macé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Henry Adams. Henry Adams fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.49
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Keegan replacing Ali Macé and Alexander Unsworth replacing Henry Adams .
63.16
Anthony Keegan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino rushes past Ivan Shields! Felipe Marcelino shoots from just inside the box but somehow Luca Cuza manages to keep it out.
65.20
Ivan Shields makes a simple pass to Youssef Bourgois. Youssef Bourgois flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Salako collects the pass. Tommy Salako shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Wes Monk manages to gather it easily.
67.46
Micka‘l Histilloles plays the ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley Walsh.
71.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.41
Kees van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Unsworth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Unsworth deftly passes the ball to Carlos Serrano, releasing him through on goal. Ivan Shields hacks Carlos Serrano from behind! Carlos Serrano appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
75.41
Robbie Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth advances inside the box! Alexander Unsworth takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
79.18
Kelvin Jeffers makes a simple pass to Kees van den Berg. Kees van den Berg sees a break and surges forward. Kees van den Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luca Cuza smothers it!
84.36
Micka‘l Histilloles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Wes Monk had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
87.26
Sol Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Keegan. Anthony Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Marcelino controls it well on his chest. Felipe Marcelino shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.52
Micka‘l Histilloles hits a low pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer makes a deft header. Wes Monk comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Chelsea
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%

Scorers
Augusto Magana 4
Emmerick Zaami 34, 84

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

Match Ratings
1.Luca Cuza (GK)
8
2.Ivan Shields (DEF)
6
3.Martino Bonora (DEF)
6
4.Titus Maclean (DEF)
6
5.Youssef Bourgois (MID)
6
6.Ross Waters (MID)
6
7.Marques Pereira Piocelle (MID)
7
8.Richard Emerton (MID)
6
9.Augusto Magana (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Tommy Salako (ATT)
7
11.Emmerick Zaami (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Simon Breyer (ATT)
6
13.Micka‘l Histilloles (MID)yellow card
6
14.Robert Flintlock (DEF)
6

1.Wes Monk (GK)
6
2.Stanley Walsh (DEF)
6
3.Sol Rodgers (DEF)
6
4.Mervin Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Kelvin Jeffers (DEF)
6
6.Robbie Wright (MID)yellow card
5
7.Kees van den Berg (MID)
7
8.Ali Macé (MID)
7
9.Henry Adams (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Felipe Marcelino (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Serrano (ATT)
6
 
12.Darius Shields (DEF)
0
13.Alexander Unsworth (ATT)
6
14.Anthony Keegan (MID)
6