Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 20,080 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
3.25
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Humphrey Bakkati laces a through ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien passes the ball forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
4.00
0-1Claus Myssing knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero makes a simple pass to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.50
Sylvain Keegan chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Upson. Robert Upson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.28
1-1Morris Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Humphrey Bakkati. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Humphrey Bakkati grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.01
1-1Eugenio Moriero sees Norman Best in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Best shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.37
Mervin Boertien surges forward with the ball. Mervin Boertien rushes past Alberto Kirkland! Mervin Boertien shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dale Beagrie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.44
2-1Eugenio Moriero comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Summerbee. The referee warns Eugenio Moriero to calm down! Alistair Summerbee stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.24
Giorgio Lasalandra flicks a high ball forward to Norman Best who takes it down. Norman Best plays a scrappy one-two with Morris Marr and stumbles forward towards the goal... Norman Best takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.01
Sylvain Keegan catches Morris Bailey on the ankles. The referee warns Sylvain Keegan to calm down! Morris Bailey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.36
Oleg Platt flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Bakkati controls it well on his chest. Humphrey Bakkati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Dale Beagrie.
29.26
2-2Robert Upson takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Dale Beagrie drops low and scoops up the ball.
33.40
2-2Morris Bailey sees Dion Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Oleg Platt.
34.58
2-2Eugenio Moriero takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alberto Kirkland. Alberto Kirkland chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Mervin Boertien jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
40.08
Eugenio Moriero flicks a high pass forward. Morris Bailey controls it well on his chest. Morris Bailey shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.48
Morris Bailey passes the ball forward to Morris Marr. Morris Marr shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off the second half!
49.41
2-2Eugenio Moriero makes a probing pass to Norman Best. Norman Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero but the linesman indicates offside!
59.17
Oleg Platt flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Kirkland who takes it down. Gavin Kirkland rushes past Morris Bailey! Gavin Kirkland cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
61.17
3-2Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Guy Coppens replacing Morris Bailey and Vincent Meredith replacing Norman Best .
65.07
James Oakley plays the ball forward to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
67.38
Mervin Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Keegan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Keegan shoots from distance. Dale Beagrie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.56
Eugenio Moriero plays the ball forward to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.46
Mervin Boertien threads a neat ball through to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Robert Cooke controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Robert Cooke provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.55
Humphrey Bakkati flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien sees Mick Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.11
Alberto Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Moriero. Eugenio Moriero sees Morris Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alex Nyarko is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
27%
47.6%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Boertien of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oleg Platt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | James Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Humphrey Bakkati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sylvain Keegan (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Alistair Summerbee (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mervin Boertien (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Robert Upson (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Robert Cooke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mick Lineker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Kirkland (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Greg Dublin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Mendez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dale Beagrie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Mela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claus Myssing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Bailey (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Eugenio Moriero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Norman Best (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Dion Wallwork (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Morris Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Terry (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Adam Dixon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guy Coppens (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vincent Meredith (ATT) | 6 | |