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 Arsenal. A crowd of 19,863 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wigan Athletic and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Wigan Athletic and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off!
6.19
1-0Damien Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Jonathan Stewart had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
10.14
1-0Del Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Adam Christie. Adam Christie makes a simple pass to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.40
Stephen Rae knocks the ball forward to Damien Watson. Damien Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.57
1-0Richard Hibbs makes a simple pass to Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.02
Del Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Caballero. Gregorio Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
18.43
Richard Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
21.52
1-0Adam Christie passes the ball forward to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jonathan Stewart manages to gather it comfortably.
24.25
Luke Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Dado Debec. Dado Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
Adam Christie threads the ball through to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.50
1-0Richard Hibbs catches Ian Le Saux on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Hibbs and warns him to calm down! Ian Le Saux gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.38
Del Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Stewart.
33.48
Thomas Wieczorek knocks the ball to his team mate, Dado Debec. Dado Debec makes a probing pass to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Scowcroft.
36.20
1-0Gregorio Caballero clumsily knocks into Gilles Higginbotham. Gregorio Caballero is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Higginbotham stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.32
Del Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Watson. Damien Watson 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 but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.09
Damien Watson makes a probing pass to Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.19
Del Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Stephen Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Watson. Damien Watson brings the ball forward. Damien Watson goes all the way! Damien Watson shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
47.54
Dado Debec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
51.08
Anthony Nappi threads the ball through to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
57.12
Dado Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Roland Aulanier manages to gather it comfortably.
59.14
Gregorio Caballero makes a probing pass to Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.50
Richard Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lloyd. Oleg Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jermaine Salmon!
72.49
Damien Watson clumsily knocks into Anthony Nappi. The referee calls over Damien Watson and warns him to calm down! Anthony Nappi stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.22
Del Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Watson. Damien Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
85.48
Stephen Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward 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 but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.48
Ian Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Mike!
90.00
Dado Debec sees a break and surges forward. Dado Debec knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
27.9%
43%
29.1%
Scorers
| Jermaine Salmon 6, 63 | Eddie Mike 87 |