Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 17,182 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
14.36
0-0Pablo Vidal knocks the ball forward to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Angel Cook. Angel Cook is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Glynn Gilchrist.
15.48
Alex Aguirre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Angel Cook. Angel Cook is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
21.45
0-0Richardur Sindrason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vidal. Pablo Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angel Cook. Angel Cook lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.17
Mads Laudrup threads the ball through to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez goes all the way! Patricio Menendez shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.51
Neil Young kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.10
0-0Adil Ramzi passes the ball forward to Craig Hibbs. What a great partnership. Craig Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
30.14
Vitaliy Kharenko knocks the ball forward to Neil Young. Neil Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.26
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.54
Pablo Vidal makes a probing pass to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitaliy Kharenko.
45.00
Nicholas Aloisi threads the ball through to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Haukur Hjálmarsson who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
51.15
Adil Ramzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Aguirre. Alex Aguirre kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer goes all the way! Christian Töpfer takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
55.43
Richardur Sindrason chips the ball to his team mate, Mads Laudrup. Mads Laudrup sees space and advances. Mads Laudrup knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
57.46
Bruno Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denni Laudrup. Denni Laudrup flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Haukur Hjálmarsson easily smothers it.
59.03
Craig Hibbs passes the ball forward to Angel Cook. Angel Cook shoots from 20 yards but Glynn Gilchrist is on top of it.
61.47
Alex Aguirre knocks the ball to his team mate, Angel Cook. Angel Cook shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.04
Neil Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam goes all the way! Rainer Bräutigam tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
67.01
Vitaliy Kharenko takes it forward alone. Vitaliy Kharenko makes a simple pass to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.49
1-0Craig Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Angel Cook. Angel Cook knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.03
1-0Matthew Gallagher clumsily knocks into Richardur Sindrason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richardur Sindrason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.18
Richardur Sindrason kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Vidal. Pablo Vidal knocks the ball forward to Angel Cook. Angel Cook finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.35
Adil Ramzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Aguirre. Alex Aguirre threads the ball through to Angel Cook. Angel Cook knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitaliy Kharenko.
83.05
1-0Craig Hibbs clumsily knocks into Nicholas Aloisi. The referee calls over Craig Hibbs and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Aloisi runs off the knock.
83.05
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.20
Adil Ramzi sees a break and surges forward. Adil Ramzi makes a simple pass to Angel Cook. Angel Cook knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.46
Pablo Vidal passes the ball forward to Angel Cook. Angel Cook whips in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
24.7%
42%
33.3%
Scorers