Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,995 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.


0.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
6.57
Abel Rego advances with the ball. Abel Rego shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
12.42
David Allman comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain George. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.26
David Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Pedro De Souza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.13
David Allman makes a simple pass to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks the ball forward, putting Emmerick Zaami through on goal. Simon Smithe clumsily knocks into Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.34
With great vision, Simon Smithe plays the ball forward to Abel Rego. Abel Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.01
Kader Roche flicks a high pass forward. Erik Ásgeirsson controls it well on his chest. Erik Ásgeirsson chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Minto. Spencer Minto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
26.29
Peter Clarke flicks a high ball forward to David Allman who takes it down. David Allman makes a simple pass to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
27.32
Richard Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Kader Roche comes in with a late challenge on Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.02
Nicolas Lindner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicolas Lindner finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Pedro De Souza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.24
Sylvain George flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Minto collects the pass. Spencer Minto advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Spencer Minto provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.43
Erik Ásgeirsson plays the ball forward to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Luca Cuza.
36.13
Franco Pino flicks a high pass forward to Abel Rego who brings the ball under control. Abel Rego flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Minto who brings the ball under control. Spencer Minto plays a one-two with Paulo Barbosa and advances towards the goal... Spencer Minto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Luca Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
39.08
Erik Ásgeirsson makes a simple pass to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Tommy Salako replacing Jean-Pierre Rothen, Micka‘l Histilloles replacing Richard Emerton and Brian Johnson replacing Peter Clarke. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.40
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
48.09
Brian Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Micka‘l Histilloles collects the pass. Micka‘l Histilloles threads the ball through to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Pedro De Souza!
49.30
Danny Laver makes a simple pass to Nicolas Lindner. Nicolas Lindner brings the ball forward. Nicolas Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.38
Augusto Magana comes in with a late challenge on Martim Maldonado. The referee calls over Augusto Magana and warns him to calm down! Martim Maldonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.18
Micka‘l Histilloles comes in with a late challenge on Abel Rego. The referee brings Micka‘l Histilloles to one side and gives him a warning! Abel Rego runs off the knock.
59.36
David Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro De Souza comfortably picks it out of the air!
60.15
Manchester United have made a substitution with Oberdan Marchegiani replacing Spencer Minto .
61.17
Micka‘l Histilloles flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Salako who takes it down. Tommy Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Pedro De Souza manages to keep it out.
63.58
Alexandre Almeida laces a weighted ball forward to David Allman. David Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana plays a quick one-two with Emmerick Zaami and rushes in on goal... Augusto Magana cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.34
Abel Rego passes the ball forward to Oberdan Marchegiani. Oberdan Marchegiani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.30
Sylvain George passes the ball forward to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.31
Sylvain George flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Barbosa who takes it down. Paulo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Marchegiani. With a superhuman jump, Oberdan Marchegiani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Luca Cuza manages to keep it out.
75.02
Abel Rego sees a break and surges forward. Abel Rego shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Luca Cuza manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.37
Erik Ásgeirsson barges into Nicolas Lindner. Erik Ásgeirsson is warned by the referee! Nicolas Lindner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.31
David Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.45
Sylvain George flicks a high pass forward. Wataru Nakamura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wataru Nakamura plays a scrappy one-two with Oberdan Marchegiani and advances towards the goal... Wataru Nakamura looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
84.06
Brian Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle who brings the ball under control. Marques Pereira Piocelle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.35
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
10
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Augusto Magana of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings