Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Burnley. A crowd of 16,958 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
0.00
Burnley kick off and get the match underway!
3.24
Richard Emerton decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Emerton shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.57
Marques Pereira Piocelle knocks the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denys Demyanchuk.
12.24
With imagination, Ross Waters plays the ball forward to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Grondin who gathers it comfortably.
14.37
Ross Waters flicks a high ball forward to Emmerick Zaami who takes it down. Emmerick Zaami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Greg Grondin manages to keep it out.
16.04
Ivan Shields flicks a high ball forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle who takes it down. Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Zaami controls it well on his chest. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.05
Ivan Shields threads a neat ball through to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle knocks the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.35
Titus Maclean threads the ball through to Ross Waters. Ross Waters flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Salako who brings the ball under control. Tommy Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Greg Grondin!
24.45
Marques Pereira Piocelle changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marques Pereira Piocelle shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
27.38
Dominic Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Luca Cuza!
28.12
Martino Bonora knocks the ball to his team mate, Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle chips the ball to his team mate, Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Grondin who gathers it comfortably.
32.50
Youssef Bourgois catches Massimiliano Lundekvam on the ankles. The referee warns Youssef Bourgois to calm down! Massimiliano Lundekvam grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.22
Ivan Shields flicks a high ball forward to Ross Waters who takes it down. Ross Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
36.42
Richard Emerton darts forward. Richard Emerton passes the ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
40.07
Showing composure, Ross Waters laces a through ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.54
Steven Murphy makes a simple pass to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Nunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Carlos Neves brings the ball forward. Carlos Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
48.20
Paolo Dundjerski knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Murphy. Seeing a gap ahead, Steven Murphy plays the ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Maclean.
51.41
Without breaking stride, Denys Demyanchuk plays the ball forward to Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Nunes collects the pass. Rafael Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Bonora.
54.25
Martino Bonora makes a strong solo run forward. Martino Bonora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
55.45
Marques Pereira Piocelle threads a neat ball through to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami advances inside the box! Emmerick Zaami strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.34
Marques Pereira Piocelle passes the ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana beats his man to it with a header. Augusto Magana scores for Wigan Athletic!!
63.09
Titus Maclean passes the ball forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle threads a neat ball through to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana shoots from 20 yards. Greg Grondin effortlessly gets down and covers it.
66.50
Marques Pereira Piocelle makes a probing pass to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.27
Without breaking stride, Steven Murphy plays the ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luca Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
71.29
Massimiliano Lundekvam plays the ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Luca Cuza manages to keep it out.
72.07
Massimiliano Lundekvam takes a short throw-in bringing Jason Moore into play. Jason Moore changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Moore makes a simple pass, allowing Rafael Nunes to run into the box. Rafael Nunes takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Luca Cuza!
73.46
Carlos Neves sees Rafael Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Bonora.
77.35
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Rafael Martins replacing Carlos Neves, Daniel López replacing Nordin Strupar and Gavin Taylor replacing Noah Herzog .
78.37
Richard Emerton plays the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.46
Ross Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.19
Richard Emerton barges into Rafael Martins. The referee warns Richard Emerton to calm down! Rafael Martins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.16
Ivan Shields flicks a high pass forward. Marques Pereira Piocelle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marques Pereira Piocelle threads a neat ball through to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.09
Titus Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Marques Pereira Piocelle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Salako who takes it down. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.42
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Titus Maclean threads the ball through to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Zaami collects the pass. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
25.3%
44.2%
30.5%
Scorers
Augusto Magana 16, 60 Emmerick Zaami 55, 78 | Rafael Nunes 43 |
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. | Ivan Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Martino Bonora (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Titus Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Youssef Bourgois (MID) | 5 | |
6. | Ross Waters (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Marques Pereira Piocelle (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Richard Emerton (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Augusto Magana (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
10. | Tommy Salako (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Emmerick Zaami (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Simon Breyer (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Micka‘l Histilloles (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Robert Flintlock (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Greg Grondin (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Dominic Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Paolo Dundjerski (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Denys Demyanchuk (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Nordin Strupar (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Carlos Neves (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jason Moore (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Massimiliano Lundekvam (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Steven Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Noah Herzog (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Rafael Nunes (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Rafael Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Daniel López (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Gavin Taylor (MID) | 6 |