Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,250 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
9.33
0-0Paulo Bento makes a probing pass to Craig Potts. Craig Potts advances with the ball. Craig Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.29
Craig Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale plays a perfect one-two with Andy Wright and rushes in on goal... Henry Stockdale tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.13
0-0Nick Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Potts. Craig Potts makes a probing pass to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.11
Graham Britton chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess brings the ball forward. Kevin Burgess goes all the way! Kevin Burgess takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
22.27
Kevin Burgess passes the ball forward to Andy Wright. Andy Wright plays a perfect one-two with Henry Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Andy Wright shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
27.48
Kevin Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.12
Graham Britton threads the ball through to Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess advances with the ball. Kevin Burgess plays a perfect one-two with Andy Wright and rushes in on goal... Kevin Burgess cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.23
0-0Kevin Burgess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur whips in a cross ball towards Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale directs the ball goalwards with his head but Roland Aulanier is on top of it.
34.29
0-0Andy Wright comes in with a late challenge on Clive Bloomer. Andy Wright is warned by the referee! Clive Bloomer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.14
Del Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Watson. Damien Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.04
Raul Gottardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
42.49
Gary Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Wright. Andy Wright shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.09
0-0Alfredo Moya hacks Graham Britton from behind! Alfredo Moya is warned by the referee! Graham Britton runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the second half underway!
47.56
0-0Damien Watson makes a simple pass to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya makes a probing pass to Spencer Dean but he's offside!
59.47
Sylvain Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Potts. Craig Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Potts goes all the way! Craig Potts takes a shot at goal but Roland Aulanier is on top of it.
73.53
Raul Gottardi decides to run forward with the ball. Raul Gottardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Crooks.
77.01
Adam Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Massimo Falcone easily smothers it.
79.08
0-1Paulo Bento knocks the ball forward to Craig Potts. Craig Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Masur. Nico Masur makes a simple pass to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.22
Gregorio Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.21
Gregorio Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Britton.
89.55
Raul Gottardi takes it forward alone. Raul Gottardi knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Massimo Falcone.
90.00
Gregorio Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya plays a perfect one-two with Spencer Dean and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Moya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%
Scorers