Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 20,026 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chesterfield and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.


0.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.17
Morris Lloyd surges forward with the ball. Morris Lloyd makes a beautiful solo run. Morris Lloyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.10
Marques Pereira Piocelle threads the ball through to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. With a superhuman jump, Emmerick Zaami connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.23
Richard Emerton flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Salako who brings the ball under control. Tommy Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morris Lloyd.
10.23
Without breaking stride, Ross Waters plays the ball forward to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
12.07
Richard Emerton makes a probing pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Harry Carter.
13.48
Richard Emerton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ross Waters takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Waters plays the ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Hibbs.
16.37
Martino Bonora chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Waters. Ross Waters makes a probing pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
21.40
Without breaking stride, Seth Hibbs plays the ball forward to Jason Fox. With great vision, Jason Fox plays the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
22.28
Nicholas Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Hagi but the linesman indicates offside!
24.46
Daguyl Dufresnes threads the ball through to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.42
Marques Pereira Piocelle comes in with a late challenge on Regis Condi. The referee calls over Marques Pereira Piocelle and shows him a yellow card! Regis Condi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.41
Regis Condi comes in with a late challenge on Marques Pereira Piocelle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marques Pereira Piocelle gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.31
Ross Waters makes a simple pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Seth Hibbs!
34.17
Nicholas Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Cosmin Hagi who brings the ball under control. Cosmin Hagi shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Richard Emerton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Emerton plays a quick one-two with Tommy Salako and rushes in on goal... Richard Emerton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Carter with no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Chesterfield kick off the second half!
47.48
Ross Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.52
Emmerick Zaami comes in with a late challenge on Seth Hibbs. The referee calls over Emmerick Zaami and shows him a yellow card! Seth Hibbs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.53
Kieron Wallwork knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Bourgois. Youssef Bourgois decides to run forward with the ball. Youssef Bourgois plays a sublime one-two with Tommy Salako and races in on goal... Youssef Bourgois tries a spectacular strike but Harry Carter reads it well. Superb keeping!
57.29
Martino Bonora flicks a high pass forward. Micka‘l Histilloles holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Micka‘l Histilloles hits a low pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Zaami controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Emmerick Zaami tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Carter with no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
61.58
Nicholas Milligan sees space and advances. Nicholas Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Westwood and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Nicholas Milligan provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Luca Cuza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.36
Tommy Salako comes in with a late challenge on Seth Hibbs. Tommy Salako is warned by the referee! Seth Hibbs stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.34
Nicky Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Milligan. Nicholas Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Cosmin Hagi who brings the ball under control. Cosmin Hagi knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Westwood. With a superhuman jump, Noel Westwood connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
72.40
Ross Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.11
Youssef Bourgois knocks the ball forward to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako plays a quick one-two with Simon Breyer and rushes in on goal... Tommy Salako rockets a shot on goal. Tommy Salako scores for Wigan Athletic!!
78.43
Ross Waters threads a neat ball through to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Harry Carter smothers it!
79.08
Micka‘l Histilloles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Nicky Etherington's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
80.02
It's a corner kick which Richard Emerton takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ross Waters. Ross Waters flicks the ball on with his first touch. Kieron Wallwork side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
81.08
Richard Emerton flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Salako collects the pass. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Carter who gathers it comfortably.
83.21
Ross Waters flicks a high pass forward. Simon Breyer easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Breyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Etherington.
85.46
Daguyl Dufresnes passes the ball forward to Anthony Matthews. Anthony Matthews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Luca Cuza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
33.7%
47%
19.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Salako of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Harry Carter (GK)
6
2.Nicky Etherington (DEF)
6
3.Morris Lloyd (DEF)
6
4.Seth Hibbs (DEF)
6
5.Regis Condi (MID)yellow card
5
6.Jason Fox (MID)
6
7.Nicholas Milligan (MID)goal scored
7
8.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
6
9.Cosmin Hagi (ATT)
6
10.Noel Westwood (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Matthews (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Frank Vickers (ATT)
0
13.Scott Scales (MID)
0
14.Jamie Weir (MID)
0