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 Arsenal. A crowd of 20,364 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wigan Athletic and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Wigan Athletic looks especially fired up for this match.
Both Wigan Athletic and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Wigan Athletic looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off the first half!
4.05
0-0Dado Debec threads the ball through to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Haukur Hjálmarsson!
9.20
0-0Alex Aguirre knocks the ball forward to Angel Cook. Angel Cook knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
10.09
0-0Dado Debec catches Andrés Guerra on the ankles. The referee calls over Dado Debec and warns him to calm down! Andrés Guerra stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.07
0-0Alex Aguirre makes a probing pass to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.22
António Pabón controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Adeshina. Mohammed Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
22.51
Adil Ramzi sees a break and surges forward. Adil Ramzi passes the ball forward to Angel Cook. Angel Cook knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
24.10
Dado Debec hacks Mads Laudrup from behind! Dado Debec is given another warning by the referee! Mads Laudrup hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.24
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.43
Steven Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Aguirre. Alex Aguirre makes a probing pass to Angel Cook. Angel Cook controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.26
1-0Andrés Guerra knocks the ball to his team mate, Mads Laudrup. Mads Laudrup deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.23
Christian Töpfer barges into António Pabón. Christian Töpfer is given a warning by the referee! António Pabón stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.19
Luke Salako makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adil Ramzi.
40.07
Craig Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angel Cook. Angel Cook takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it!
45.00
Andrés Guerra advances with the ball. Andrés Guerra surges forward with the ball. Andrés Guerra knocks the ball to his team mate, Angel Cook. Angel Cook cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
53.39
Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Arsenal's defence.
54.24
Alex Aguirre makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Aguirre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angel Cook. Angel Cook takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.57
Mohammed Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eddie Mike scores for Arsenal!!
65.11
Anthony Nappi advances with the ball. Anthony Nappi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.19
Dado Debec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eddie Mike scores for Arsenal!!
79.46
Mads Laudrup knocks the ball forward to Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.16
Richardur Sindrason passes the ball forward to Craig Hibbs. Craig Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Angel Cook. Angel Cook shoots from long range. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%
Scorers
| Christian Töpfer 32 Angel Cook 54 Patricio Menendez 79 | Eddie Mike 58, 72 |