Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Millwall. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
2.58
António Amoroso catches João Miguel Denilson on the ankles. The referee calls over António Amoroso and shows him a yellow card! João Miguel Denilson runs off the knock.
10.50
Alec Booth makes a probing pass to Goran Boksic. Goran Boksic lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Weaver. Dennis Weaver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
16.32
Tomislav Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Laursen. Stefan Laursen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs lofts in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.09
João Miguel Denilson decides to run forward with the ball. João Miguel Denilson tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
20.08
Regillio Redan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth passes the ball forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.59
João Miguel Denilson kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myhre.
32.13
Marchanno Shew A Tjon knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.39
Pascal Arndt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marchanno Shew A Tjon. Marchanno Shew A Tjon passes the ball forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs whips in a cross ball towards Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.43
Tomislav Boksic passes the ball forward to Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters knocks the ball forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Pascal Arndt takes it forward alone. Pascal Arndt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lari Arctopolitanus.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Wigan Athletic start the second half!
47.56
Pascal Arndt flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Laursen. Stefan Laursen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.03
Marchanno Shew A Tjon passes the ball forward to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
57.55
Alec Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton goes all the way! Luke Barton rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.52
Marchanno Shew A Tjon threads the ball through to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.25
Marchanno Shew A Tjon chips the ball to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou shoots from 20 yards but Enrique Ortega is on top of it.
65.16
Alje Kluivert sees space and advances. Alje Kluivert surges forward with the ball. Alje Kluivert knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Barton. Luke Barton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.44
Alec Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Weaver. Dennis Weaver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. George Urzica easily smothers it.
71.43
Alec Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Urzica who gathers it comfortably.
77.13
António Amoroso flicks the ball to his team mate, Goran Boksic. Goran Boksic whips in a cross ball towards Luke Barton. Luke Barton heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.51
Stefan Laursen kicks a strong pass forward to Max Yobou. Max Yobou shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.05
Marchanno Shew A Tjon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou heads the ball goalwards. Enrique Ortega is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Max Yobou of Wigan Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
22.4%
43.4%
34.2%

Scorers