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 Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 9,653 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Giorgio Russo catches Dion Cole on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Cole runs off the knock.
6.45
0-0Dion Cole clumsily knocks into João Delarosa. Dion Cole is warned by the referee! João Delarosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.44
0-0Carlos Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.27
0-0Carlos Reis makes a simple pass to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields goes all the way! Gavin Shields tries a spectacular strike. Achille Donati easily smothers it.
18.53
Dion Cole passes the ball forward to Omer Flintlock. Omer Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore heads the ball goalwards but Jan Cziommer is on top of it.
21.50
Duarte Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis knocks the ball forward to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.33
1-0Duarte Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis takes it forward alone. Carlos Reis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.33
Giorgio Russo surges forward with the ball. Giorgio Russo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Achille Donati.
38.29
1-0Mervin Southgate sees a break and surges forward. Mervin Southgate threads the ball through to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.11
Carlos Reis makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
44.36
Dennis Ward barges into Carlos Reis. Dennis Ward is warned by the referee! Carlos Reis runs off the knock.
45.00
Giorgio Russo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Heinemann. Joe Heinemann lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
48.20
João Delarosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Heinemann. Joe Heinemann shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.55
João Delarosa kicks a strong pass forward to Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte plays a perfect one-two with Joe Heinemann and rushes in on goal... Stefaan De Witte makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.59
1-0Marcus Mustoe threads the ball through to Frank Hayes. Frank Hayes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte makes a probing pass to Gavin Shields but he's offside!
57.08
Duarte Martins makes a simple pass to João Delarosa. João Delarosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Heinemann. Joe Heinemann goes all the way! Joe Heinemann tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Achille Donati had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
60.31
Eduardo Ferreira makes a probing pass to Dennis Ward. Dennis Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Flintlock. Omer Flintlock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Mustoe.
61.27
Steve Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Cole. Dion Cole surges forward with the ball. Dion Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.09
Jose Vega makes a simple pass to Omer Flintlock. Omer Flintlock tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
66.14
João Delarosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Heinemann. Joe Heinemann goes all the way! Joe Heinemann tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joe Heinemann!
69.38
Dennis Ward decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Ward tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jan Cziommer easily smothers it!
72.02
Dennis Ward makes a simple pass to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz threads the ball through to Omer Flintlock but he's offside!
73.08
3-0João Delarosa clumsily knocks into Dennis Ward. The referee calls over João Delarosa and shows him a yellow card! Dennis Ward carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.46
Frank Hayes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Heinemann. Joe Heinemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.11
Moritz Friedmann passes the ball forward to Giorgio Russo. Giorgio Russo passes the ball forward to Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.00
Moritz Friedmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Russo. Giorgio Russo surges forward with the ball. Giorgio Russo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Achille Donati manages to gather it comfortably.
87.57
Dennis Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore goes all the way! Nigel Collymore takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
23.3%
46.5%
30.2%
Scorers
| Carlos Reis 28 Joe Heinemann 57, 66 |