Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Wigan Athletic and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Wigan Athletic and Reading are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Tomás Valenzuela chips the ball to his team mate, Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. George Urzica easily picks it out of the air!
3.57
0-0Max Yobou barges into Matt Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Meiklejohn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.05
0-0Marchanno Shew A Tjon comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Faria. Marchanno Shew A Tjon is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.57
Tom Kiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Edusei. Stephan Edusei passes the ball forward to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but George Urzica manages to gather it comfortably.
15.47
Marchanno Shew A Tjon catches Jaime Faria on the ankles. Marchanno Shew A Tjon is given another warning by the referee! Jaime Faria carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.45
0-0Jaime Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomislav Boksic.
24.54
Jonathan Waters knocks the ball forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Claus Conteh!
26.33
0-0Gustavo Montoya passes the ball forward to Tomás Valenzuela. Tomás Valenzuela makes a probing pass to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.28
Tomás Valenzuela kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.03
Yves-A. Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou heads the ball goalwards. Claus Conteh easily smothers it.
39.00
Tomás Valenzuela makes a probing pass to Patrick Robson. Patrick Robson shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.13
João Miguel Denilson clumsily knocks into Kasper Sørensen. The referee calls over João Miguel Denilson and warns him to calm down! Kasper Sørensen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Tomás Valenzuela chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Reading kick off!
57.22
0-0Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Reading's defence.
65.31
Tomás Valenzuela threads the ball through to Patrick Robson. Patrick Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.41
Jaime Faria passes the ball forward to Paolo Rosales. Paolo Rosales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Urzica who gathers it comfortably.
69.03
Jonathan Waters passes the ball forward to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Conteh who gathers it comfortably.
73.10
Manfred Meiser makes a probing pass to Marchanno Shew A Tjon. Marchanno Shew A Tjon threads the ball through to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.25
Manfred Meiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
79.14
1-0Marchanno Shew A Tjon decides to run forward with the ball. Marchanno Shew A Tjon tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.35
Jonathan Waters makes a probing pass to Max Yobou. Max Yobou lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Claus Conteh easily picks it out of the air!
84.08
Marchanno Shew A Tjon flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Conteh who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
23.2%
50.7%
26.1%
Scorers