Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Sebastian RomanS. Roman72
G
1captain
G
74Chris BloomerC. Bloomer
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa76
D
2
D
65Steve SummerbeeS. Summerbee
Scott MoffatS. Moffat74
D
captain3
D
67Des InceD. Ince
Helder SantosH. Santos72
D
4
D
69John GrantJ. Grant
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill82
M
5
D
67Adam MarsdenA. Marsden
Stephane SitrukS. Sitruk81
M
6
M
69Nick FowlerN. Fowler
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin77
M
7
M
67Alun GreavesA. Greaves
Gavin BradyG. Brady69
M
8
M
70Arthur PetersA. Peters
Bart AlberdaB. Alberda76
A
9
M
70Harry MilburnH. Milburn
Sveinn IngólfssonS. Ingólfsson74
A
10
A
67Wes WilsonW. Wilson
Nicholas EtheringtonN. Etherington73
A
11
A
68Jason JessJ. Jess
 
Frank HenryF. Henry72
A
12
A
66Scott LinekerS. Lineker
Gary RaeG. Rae72
D
13
M
68Robert DeanR. Dean
Rodrigo PinheiroR. Pinheiro70
D
14
D
70Aaron CrooksA. Crooks

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 9,305 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
6.08
Stuart Hopkin advances with the ball. Stuart Hopkin shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
8.33
Alun Greaves threads a neat ball through to Jason Jess. Jason Jess whips in a cross ball towards Wes Wilson. With a superhuman jump, Wes Wilson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.13
Alun Greaves threads the ball through to Jason Jess. Jason Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Roman who gathers it comfortably.
18.28
John Grant comes in with a late challenge on Sveinn Ingólfsson. The referee calls over John Grant and warns him to calm down! Sveinn Ingólfsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.23
Rodrigo Barbosa advances with the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
21.44
Des Ince flicks a high pass forward to Alun Greaves who brings the ball under control. Alun Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Jess. Jason Jess tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Sebastian Roman manages to keep it out.
28.13
Alun Greaves passes the ball forward to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Roman comfortably smothers it!
30.15
Stuart Gemmill passes the ball forward to Nicholas Etherington. Nicholas Etherington plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Brady and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Etherington strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.33
John Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Fowler. Nick Fowler plays the ball forward to Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
40.11
With imagination, Rodrigo Barbosa picks a pass forward to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk surges forward with the ball. Stephane Sitruk edges inside the box! Stephane Sitruk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Chris Bloomer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.08
Stuart Gemmill clumsily knocks into Harry Milburn. The referee brings Stuart Gemmill to one side and gives him a warning! Harry Milburn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
John Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Wes Wilson controls it well on his chest. Wes Wilson shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
48.24
Scott Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Etherington who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Etherington shoots from distance but Chris Bloomer reads it well. Fabulous save!
49.47
Stuart Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Etherington. Nicholas Etherington shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.24
Arthur Peters hits a low pass to Jason Jess. Jason Jess shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Sebastian Roman.
52.06
Corner kick to Wigan Athletic. Nick Fowler plays it to the far post. Harry Milburn rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
57.03
Alun Greaves clumsily knocks into Stephane Sitruk. The referee calls over Alun Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Stephane Sitruk stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.45
Leicester City have made a substitution with Rodrigo Pinheiro replacing Nicholas Etherington .Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Aaron Crooks replacing Steve Summerbee, Robert Dean replacing Wes Wilson and Scott Lineker replacing Harry Milburn .
61.51
Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk lofts in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Des Ince clumsily knocks into Sveinn Ingólfsson. Penalty not given!!
66.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.40
Leicester City have made a substitution with Frank Henry replacing Rodrigo Barbosa .
79.36
John Grant flicks a high pass forward. Alun Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alun Greaves plays the ball forward to Scott Lineker. Scott Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sebastian Roman manages to gather it.
83.44
Gavin Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
84.08
John Grant advances with the ball. With vision, John Grant laces a through ball forward to Jason Jess. Jason Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Sebastian Roman manages to keep it out.
87.01
Frank Henry threads the ball through to Rodrigo Pinheiro. Rodrigo Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Stuart Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Chris Bloomer. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Wigan Athletic
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
23.7%
48.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Stephane Sitruk 40
Wes Wilson 8, 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Wilson of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Sebastian Roman (GK)
8
2.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
7
3.Scott Moffat (DEF)
6
4.Helder Santos (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
6.Stephane Sitruk (MID)goal scored
9
7.Stuart Hopkin (MID)
6
8.Gavin Brady (MID)
6
9.Bart Alberda (ATT)
6
10.Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)
6
11.Nicholas Etherington (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Henry (ATT)
6
13.Gary Rae (DEF)
0
14.Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)
6

1.Chris Bloomer (GK)
7
2.Steve Summerbee (DEF)
6
3.Des Ince (DEF)
6
4.John Grant (DEF)
7
5.Adam Marsden (DEF)
6
6.Nick Fowler (MID)
6
7.Alun Greaves (MID)yellow card
6
8.Arthur Peters (MID)
7
9.Harry Milburn (MID)
6
10.Wes Wilson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jason Jess (ATT)
7
 
12.Scott Lineker (ATT)
6
13.Robert Dean (MID)
6
14.Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6