Match Report


LiverpoolLiverpool     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Martyn ChapeMartyn Chape Jim Willis Jim Willis
Ugo GreavesU. Greaves66
G
1captain
G
74Luca CuzaL. Cuza
Camille GondetC. Gondet60
D
captain2
D
71Danny LaverD. Laver
Nicky RiggottN. Riggott63
D
3
D
72Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Diogo AlvesD. Alves68
D
4
D
72Peter ClarkeP. Clarke
Dale GeorgeD. George67
M
5
M
78Nicolas LindnerN. Lindner
Gerard CombinG. Combin70
M
6
M
81David AllmanD. Allman
Jean SachyJ. Sachy68
M
7
M
78Marques Pereira PiocelleM. Piocelle
Daniel SalazarD. Salazar78
M
8
M
83Richard EmertonR. Emerton
Manuele MarrocoloM. Marrocolo73
A
9
A
75Augusto MaganaA. Magana
Nick Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua77
A
10
A
75Emmerick ZaamiE. Zaami
Nico BöhmN. Böhm71
A
11
A
74Jean-Pierre RothenJ. Rothen
 
Hamada FayeH. Faye63
M
12
A
71Simon BreyerS. Breyer
Pedro MoralesP. Morales64
A
13
M
78Micka‘l HistillolesM. Histilloles
Rodolfo AguilarR. Aguilar61
M
14
D
69Brian JohnsonB. Johnson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Anfield where Liverpool play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 18,807 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Liverpool and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.


0.00
Wigan Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
Jean Sachy makes a probing pass to Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.41
Daniel Salazar runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Salazar makes a defence splitting pass to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Luca Cuza comfortably smothers it!
8.14
Nicolas Lindner takes a long throw-in. With great vision, Richard Emerton plays the ball forward to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen rushes past Diogo Alves! Jean-Pierre Rothen cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
10.01
Camille Gondet pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Camille Gondet stretches the opposition's defence. Camille Gondet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luca Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
12.39
David Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
14.50
Danny Laver sees space and advances. Danny Laver flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Magana collects the pass. Augusto Magana lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.01
Peter Clarke flicks a high pass forward. David Allman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Allman makes a simple pass to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
27.33
Nicky Riggott threads a neat ball through to Jean Sachy. Jean Sachy flicks a high pass forward. Nico Böhm controls it well on his chest. Nico Böhm plays a one-two with Nick Lua-Lua and rushes in on goal... Nico Böhm takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Luca Cuza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.52
It's a corner kick. Gerard Combin kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Nico Böhm provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.10
Peter Clarke flicks a high ball forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle who takes it down. Marques Pereira Piocelle sees Emmerick Zaami in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.10
Peter Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Allman. David Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.08
Peter Clarke makes a probing pass to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Alves.
36.40
Jean Sachy makes a simple pass to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Peter Clarke flicks a high pass forward. David Allman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen lofts in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool have changed their lineup with Pedro Morales replacing Manuele Marrocolo. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Simon Breyer replacing Augusto Magana, Micka‘l Histilloles replacing Richard Emerton and Brian Johnson replacing Danny Laver. The Liverpool players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
Gerard Combin kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That brings them level!
54.22
Nicky Riggott makes a probing pass to Dale George. Dale George makes a simple pass to Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua plays a quick one-two with Pedro Morales and rushes in on goal... Nick Lua-Lua strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Peter Clarke's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.56
Gerard Combin takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Luca Cuza gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
57.46
Alexandre Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Marques Pereira Piocelle collects the pass. Marques Pereira Piocelle threads a neat ball through to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Ugo Greaves!
59.22
Nicky Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Nicky Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.23
Camille Gondet slams into Emmerick Zaami with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Emmerick Zaami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.26
Marques Pereira Piocelle sees Jean-Pierre Rothen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Pierre Rothen makes a simple pass, allowing Simon Breyer to run into the box. Simon Breyer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.57
Diogo Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Combin. Gerard Combin sees a break and surges forward. Gerard Combin whips in a cross ball towards Nick Lua-Lua. Nick Lua-Lua directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.33
David Allman sees Jean-Pierre Rothen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Pierre Rothen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
75.17
Peter Clarke threads the ball through to Micka‘l Histilloles. Showing composure, Micka‘l Histilloles laces a through ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
77.36
Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Hamada Faye replacing Daniel Salazar and Rodolfo Aguilar replacing Jean Sachy .
81.01
David Allman passes the ball forward to Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.15
Dale George flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Morales who brings the ball under control. Pedro Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Almeida.
84.21
Marques Pereira Piocelle threads the ball through to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Liverpool

Wigan Athletic
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
31.1%
41.9%
27%

Scorers
Nico Böhm 47
Nick Lua-Lua 67
Emmerick Zaami 14
Simon Breyer 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Lua-Lua of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Ugo Greaves (GK)
7
2.Camille Gondet (DEF)red card
3
3.Nicky Riggott (DEF)
7
4.Diogo Alves (DEF)
6
5.Dale George (MID)
6
6.Gerard Combin (MID)
7
7.Jean Sachy (MID)
6
8.Daniel Salazar (MID)
6
9.Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
6
10.Nick Lua-Lua (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nico Böhm (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Hamada Faye (MID)
6
13.Pedro Morales (ATT)
6
14.Rodolfo Aguilar (MID)
6

1.Luca Cuza (GK)
6
2.Danny Laver (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Peter Clarke (DEF)
7
5.Nicolas Lindner (MID)
6
6.David Allman (MID)
7
7.Marques Pereira Piocelle (MID)
6
8.Richard Emerton (MID)
6
9.Augusto Magana (ATT)
6
10.Emmerick Zaami (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jean-Pierre Rothen (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Breyer (ATT)goal scored
7
13.Micka‘l Histilloles (MID)
6
14.Brian Johnson (DEF)
6