Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 9,302 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off the first half!
4.16
1-0Anthony Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.44
1-0Des Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
12.17
1-0John Flintlock makes a simple pass to David Charles. David Charles knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.23
Kevin Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.24
1-0João Delarosa takes it forward alone. João Delarosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo but the linesman indicates offside!
18.11
1-0Leicester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.14
John Flintlock makes a simple pass to David Charles. David Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.34
1-0Gavin Shields hacks Morris Salako from behind! Gavin Shields is given a warning by the referee! Morris Salako stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.44
Renato Jairzinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridge. Daniel Bridge threads the ball through to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Gavin Shields but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.23
Duarte Martins sees space and advances. Duarte Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.50
2-0Ruben Kok controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Hurst. Des Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Charles. David Charles shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.56
Giorgio Russo kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields goes all the way! Gavin Shields rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the second half underway!
54.24
Marco Antonio Juárez takes it forward alone. Marco Antonio Juárez passes the ball forward to Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo plays a perfect one-two with Benedetto Cirillo and rushes in on goal... Jan Palumbo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Simon Carrick!
55.32
Des Hurst makes a beautiful solo run. Des Hurst passes the ball forward to David Charles. David Charles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jan Cziommer easily smothers it!
57.02
Renato Jairzinho threads the ball through to Anthony Minto. Anthony Minto passes the ball forward to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Cirillo. Benedetto Cirillo heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.28
Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Leicester City's defence.
63.19
John Flintlock makes a simple pass to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.27
Duarte Martins boots it upfield. Benedetto Cirillo lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.47
Morris Salako knocks the ball forward to Des Hurst. Des Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.45
Anthony Minto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Palumbo. Jan Palumbo goes all the way! Jan Palumbo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.24
João Delarosa clumsily knocks into John Flintlock. João Delarosa is given a warning by the referee! John Flintlock runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%
Scorers
| Benedetto Cirillo 4, 33, 57 Gavin Shields 45 Jan Palumbo 66 | Tomasz Watier 71 |