Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 20,622 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wigan Athletic and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wigan Athletic and Crystal Palace are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
0-0Crystal Palace kick off and get the first half underway!
2.09
0-1With imagination, Cedric Ponsard laces a through ball forward to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky plays a one-two with David Olivas and advances towards the goal... Nick Konchesky strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Nick Konchesky scores for Crystal Palace!!
14.19
0-1Cedric Ponsard knocks the ball to his team mate, David Olivas. David Olivas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
18.22
Francis Scales makes a probing pass to David Olivas. David Olivas shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.16
0-1Alistair Summerbee hacks Francis Scales from behind! The referee brings Alistair Summerbee to one side and gives him a warning! Francis Scales runs off the knock.
26.20
0-1Jody Shearer plays the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Ian Newby barges into Robert Cooke. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.04
0-1Humphrey Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Jody Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.18
Nigel Christie passes the ball forward to Nicholas Thomson. Nicholas Thomson makes a simple pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
30.51
Damien Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.20
0-1Francis Scales threads a neat ball through to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
33.03
James Oakley flicks a high pass forward to Mick Lineker who brings the ball under control. Mick Lineker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Christie.
36.47
0-1Cedric Ponsard catches Alistair Summerbee on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Summerbee runs off the knock.
39.30
Shaun Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.02
Shaun Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Kirkland shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
47.40
James Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer sees Gavin Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Kirkland shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.09
Cedric Ponsard flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Christie who takes it down. Nigel Christie threads the ball through to Francis Scales. Francis Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Alex Nyarko!
49.55
Alistair Summerbee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Christie.
54.41
Humphrey Bakkati plays the ball forward to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee plays the ball forward to Robert Upson. Robert Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Van Ede who gathers it comfortably.
57.39
James Oakley comes in with a late challenge on David Olivas. The referee warns James Oakley to calm down! David Olivas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.26
0-1Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Callum McStay replacing Nigel Christie .
63.45
Tim Anderton catches Oleg Platt on the ankles. Tim Anderton is shown the yellow card! Oleg Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.33
Francis Scales clumsily knocks into Alistair Summerbee. The referee calls over Francis Scales and shows him a yellow card! Alistair Summerbee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.08
Francis Scales catches Alistair Summerbee on the ankles. The referee warns Francis Scales to calm down! Alistair Summerbee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.56
Francis Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
73.24
Steve Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Tim Anderton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Ponsard. Cedric Ponsard shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cedric Ponsard!
77.18
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Rafael Andrade replacing Tim Anderton and Ricardo Marques replacing Damien Jackson .
78.26
Shaun Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mick Lineker scores for Wigan Athletic!!
83.19
Nick Konchesky threads a neat ball through to David Olivas. David Olivas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.25
Humphrey Bakkati punts the ball hopefully upfield. Alistair Summerbee knocks the ball forward, putting Gavin Kirkland through on goal. Gavin Kirkland tries a spectacular strike but Fred Van Ede is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
28.4%
49.3%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Ponsard of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Humphrey Bakkati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Shearer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Palmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alistair Summerbee (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Robert Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Cooke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mick Lineker (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Greg Dublin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Keegan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fred Van Ede (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damien Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Newby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francis Scales (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Cedric Ponsard (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Nigel Christie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Olivas (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nick Konchesky (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Tim Anderton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ricardo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rafael Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Callum McStay (MID) | 6 | |