Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 17,796 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off!
4.13
0-0Luis Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to David Matteo. David Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.50
0-0Tony Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Ball. Tommy Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, David Matteo. David Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Roland Aulanier.
10.25
Tommy Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, David Matteo. David Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.31
0-0Damien Watson passes the ball forward to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
26.58
Damien Watson makes a probing pass to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.16
Dion Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Ball. Tommy Ball threads the ball through to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Rae.
39.45
0-1Dion Cort threads the ball through to Luis Guerrero. Luis Guerrero threads the ball through to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Roland Aulanier had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
45.00
Enzo Tasso knocks the ball to his team mate, David Matteo. David Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Stoke City start the second half!
53.54
Luis Guerrero makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
54.47
Dion Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Ball. Tommy Ball knocks the ball forward to David Matteo. David Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Aulanier who gathers it comfortably.
60.01
Damien Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Aaron Tolley is on top of it.
63.47
Damien Watson threads the ball through to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Aaron Tolley!
65.34
Enzo Tasso makes a beautiful solo run. Enzo Tasso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.45
Enzo Tasso makes a simple pass to David Matteo. David Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber heads the ball goalwards. Roland Aulanier manages to gather it comfortably.
67.34
Adam Christie sees space and advances. Adam Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.54
Brendan Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
72.17
Damien Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Lofthouse.
73.39
Richard Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.22
Tony Croft makes a simple pass to Luis Guerrero. Luis Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Godber. Francis Godber shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.34
Stephen Rae makes a simple pass to Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya heads the ball goalwards. Aaron Tolley easily smothers it.
85.30
Brendan Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Christie. Adam Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
87.04
Stephen Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Christie. Adam Christie makes a probing pass to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
89.30
Tony Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Ball. Tommy Ball makes a probing pass to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a cross ball towards David Matteo. David Matteo powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Roland Aulanier.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
27.2%
44.6%
28.3%
Scorers