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 Chelsea. A crowd of 17,816 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wigan Athletic and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Wigan Athletic and Chelsea are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off!
2.25
0-0Sebastian Sepulveda kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.40
Yves-A. Ferreira passes the ball forward to Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs whips in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.14
0-0João Miguel Denilson passes the ball forward to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.46
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.56
Daniel Lidstrom makes a probing pass to João Miguel Denilson. João Miguel Denilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
16.40
0-0Michael Zois makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.13
0-1Gabi Raducioiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Zois. Michael Zois threads the ball through to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña kicks a strong pass forward to Hachemi Murati. Hachemi Murati shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.18
Manfred Meiser makes a beautiful solo run. Manfred Meiser kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland plays a perfect one-two with Javier Suggs and rushes in on goal... Gunnar Håland shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! António Rios has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.01
Michael Zois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.46
1-2Max Yobou comes in with a late challenge on Yacine Mokrani. Max Yobou is shown the yellow card! Yacine Mokrani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.46
Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
36.08
Sebastian Sepulveda flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by António Rios.
38.28
1-2Javier Suggs catches Gabi Raducioiu on the ankles. The referee calls over Javier Suggs and shows him a yellow card! Gabi Raducioiu stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.37
Michael Zois makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega flicks the ball with his head. George Urzica easily picks it out of the air!
42.27
Yves-A. Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Max Yobou. Max Yobou lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Chelsea kicking off!
47.51
Sebastian Sepulveda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou flicks the ball with his head. Max Yobou scores for Wigan Athletic!!
54.58
Michael Zois sees a break and surges forward. Michael Zois knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomislav Boksic.
57.16
Sebastian Sepulveda chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland goes all the way! Gunnar Håland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! António Rios has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.11
Gary Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña heads the ball goalwards. George Urzica easily smothers it.
72.52
Tomislav Boksic advances with the ball. Tomislav Boksic makes a probing pass to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.28
Manfred Meiser surges forward with the ball. Manfred Meiser makes a beautiful solo run. Manfred Meiser plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Håland and rushes in on goal... Manfred Meiser shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.02
Daniel Lidstrom flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Sepulveda. Sebastian Sepulveda knocks the ball forward to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland lofts in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.36
Garry Davidson passes the ball forward to Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland whips in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs heads the ball goalwards. António Rios easily smothers it.
83.03
Michael Zois makes a simple pass to Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega shoots from 20 yards but somehow George Urzica manages to keep it out.
85.16
Sebastian Sepulveda sees space and advances. Sebastian Sepulveda whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Håland. Gunnar Håland flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.57
Yves-A. Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs knocks in a cross ball towards Max Yobou. Max Yobou directs the ball goalwards with his head. António Rios easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
22.7%
46.7%
30.7%
Scorers
| Gunnar Håland 24, 57, 85 Javier Suggs 42 Max Yobou 48 | Hachemi Murati 20 Pablo Peña 30 |