Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 4,956 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Wigan Athletic start the match!
2.18
Nicholas Cabezas kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Moncur. Dennis Moncur threads the ball through to Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune goes all the way! Matthew Fortune tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
4.48
Edward Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Wise. Richard Wise whips in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Daniele Waters!
9.56
Gijs Berendsen makes a beautiful solo run. Gijs Berendsen goes all the way! Gijs Berendsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.36
Gary Newton surges forward with the ball. Gary Newton surges forward with the ball. Gary Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.18
Matthew Fortune clumsily knocks into Marc Elliott. Matthew Fortune is given a warning by the referee! Marc Elliott gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.48
Damien Venus takes it forward alone. Damien Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.31
Danny Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.09
John Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Moncur. Dennis Moncur threads the ball through to Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney threads the ball through to Matthew Fortune but he's offside!
26.26
Danny Draper sees space and advances. Danny Draper finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
27.25
Edward Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Sheringham.
34.11
Marc Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Venus. Damien Venus advances with the ball. Damien Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daniele Waters!
38.03
Danny Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Venus. Steve Venus shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Daniele Waters easily smothers it!
39.05
Edward Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake whips in a cross ball towards Steve Venus. Steve Venus heads the ball goalwards but somehow Daniele Waters manages to keep it out.
44.10
Danny Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis May. Francis May knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle get the second half underway!
51.29
Danny Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis May. Francis May lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune heads the ball goalwards but Eddie Wright is on top of it.
63.09
Greg Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Owen. Edward Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Wise. Richard Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Venus. Steve Venus flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
65.22
Edward Owen threads the ball through to James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Mann.
67.31
Edward Owen makes a simple pass to James Drake. James Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
69.23
Vadym Karavayev chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Wilcox. Danny Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Venus. Steve Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Waters who gathers it comfortably.
71.51
Greg Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Owen. Edward Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.42
Edward Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Wise. Richard Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.34
Danny Draper makes a simple pass to Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney knocks the ball forward to Matthew Fortune but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.06
Gary Newton clumsily knocks into Francis May. Gary Newton is warned by the referee! Francis May carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.12
Danny Draper threads the ball through to Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Richard Wise of Wigan Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
22.4%
45.9%
31.8%

Scorers