Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
4.21
0-0Adam Christie knocks the ball forward to Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Fletcher.
8.20
0-0Jaime Pinto barges into Gregorio Caballero. The referee calls over Jaime Pinto and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Caballero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.15
1-0Gregorio Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.25
1-0Richard Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Shaun Weir.
18.19
Richard Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shaun Weir who gathers it comfortably.
20.18
Clive Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs makes a probing pass to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Shaun Weir is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.36
Adam Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Shaun Weir has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.30
Richard Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Finney. Mike Finney shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Roland Aulanier easily smothers it!
38.53
Stanley Prior knocks the ball forward to Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Finney. Mike Finney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.38
Giacomo Savino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Roland Aulanier easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
47.48
3-0Tottenham Hotspur are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
49.13
Giacomo Savino makes a probing pass to Mike Finney. Mike Finney shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Roland Aulanier easily smothers it!
53.42
Adam Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.13
4-0Raul Gottardi decides to run forward with the ball. Raul Gottardi lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.01
Raul Gottardi sees a break and surges forward. Raul Gottardi knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.17
Giacomo Savino makes a simple pass to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola plays a perfect one-two with Mike Finney and rushes in on goal... Jo Riverola shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.09
Brendan Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Caballero. Gregorio Caballero passes the ball forward to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Prior.
73.28
Rio Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Finney. Mike Finney shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mike Finney!
78.30
Gregorio Caballero makes a probing pass to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Prior.
81.44
Clive Bloomer makes a simple pass to Raul Gottardi. Raul Gottardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.45
Brendan Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs makes a simple pass to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.47
Raul Gottardi chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
26.2%
44.6%
29.2%
Scorers
| Alfredo Moya 9 Oleg Lloyd 20, 26, 53 Jermaine Salmon 84 | Jo Riverola 65 Mike Finney 73 |