Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,203 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off!
2.48
0-0Alan Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Collymore. Ugo Collymore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
3.11
0-0Danny Sheringham barges into David Newton. Danny Sheringham is warned by the referee! David Newton runs off the knock.
4.52
Geert Ceulemans takes it forward alone. Geert Ceulemans knocks in a cross ball towards Yves Cobos. Yves Cobos flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
8.47
0-0Vladimir Budan makes a simple pass to Mile Rizzo. Mile Rizzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves Cobos. Yves Cobos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Cadamarteri.
9.32
Philipp Meyer sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Meyer goes all the way! Philipp Meyer takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.39
Oscar Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Meyer. Philipp Meyer takes it forward alone. Philipp Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Newton.
12.53
Max Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
14.28
Quim Mendes makes a simple pass to Danny Sheringham. Danny Sheringham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.04
Mile Rizzo catches Marios Faber on the ankles. The referee calls over Mile Rizzo and warns him to calm down! Marios Faber runs off the knock.
16.28
Simon Hofer advances with the ball. Simon Hofer chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Collymore. Ugo Collymore shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.48
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.11
0-0Philipp Meyer passes the ball forward to Martin Andersson. Martin Andersson goes all the way! Martin Andersson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Philipp Meyer advances with the ball. Philipp Meyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
48.52
0-0Quim Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Andersson. Martin Andersson kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Sheringham but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.02
Bruno Silva kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Meyer. Philipp Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Yves Cobos. Yves Cobos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Sheringham. Danny Sheringham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.55
Marios Faber clumsily knocks into Quim Mendes. Marios Faber is warned by the referee! Quim Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.18
0-1Vladimir Budan knocks the ball to his team mate, Mile Rizzo. Mile Rizzo makes a probing pass to Yves Cobos. Yves Cobos kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Andersson. Martin Andersson shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Andersson!
65.58
Wigan Athletic are easily keeping Cheltenham Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.37
Oscar Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Meyer. Philipp Meyer sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Meyer shoots from distance but it flies wide!
73.11
Glynn Craddock knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Grimandi. Max Grimandi advances with the ball. Max Grimandi shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Lucien Ipoua had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
77.42
Marios Faber sees space and advances. Marios Faber finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
79.02
Philipp Meyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Sheringham. Danny Sheringham passes the ball forward to Martin Andersson. Martin Andersson rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.28
Geert Ceulemans flicks the ball to his team mate, Yves Cobos. Yves Cobos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.3%
70.7%
Play Area
34.1%
47.6%
18.3%
Scorers
| Max Grimandi 73 | Martin Andersson 59, 79 |