Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 18,134 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
4.58
0-1Jonas Dehm makes a beautiful solo run. Jonas Dehm threads the ball through to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri cuts inside the box! Henry Cadamarteri shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.52
0-1Aleksi Hyypia knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede runs straight at the defence! Rafael Vrede tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.07
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Lineker plays the ball forward to Ross Moore. Ross Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Barton who gathers it comfortably.
15.56
Oleg Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.46
0-1Greg Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst shoots from long range but Michael Barton reads it well. Nice save!
24.16
Billy Britton laces a through ball forward to Aleksi Hyypia. Aleksi Hyypia knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede rushes past Oleg Platt! Some good footwork from Rafael Vrede provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Alberto Costa, sees it late!! Goal for Leicester City!
27.30
Danny Hurst threads a neat ball through to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Michael Barton smothers it!
33.39
With vision, James Oakley plays the ball forward to Robert Upson. With imagination, Robert Upson plays the ball forward to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
40.13
0-2Mervin Boertien barges into Aleksi Hyypia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aleksi Hyypia stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.45
Trevor Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Menno Winter. Menno Winter plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Howells and stumbles forward towards the goal... Menno Winter takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Costa!
44.27
Jonas Dehm hits a low pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells makes a probing pass to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri shoots from outside the area but is denied by Alberto Costa. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
0-2Humphrey Bakkati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore whips in a cross ball towards Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Gary Hansen and the loose ball is cleared up field.
48.43
0-2Mervin Boertien hacks Gary Hansen from behind! The referee warns Mervin Boertien to calm down! Gary Hansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.46
0-2Mervin Boertien comes in with a late challenge on Billy Britton. Mervin Boertien is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Billy Britton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.41
Greg Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort but Michael Barton reads it well. Fabulous save!
59.44
James Oakley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hansen.
60.38
Matthew Howells passes the ball forward to Aleksi Hyypia. Aleksi Hyypia knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. With a superhuman jump, Henry Cadamarteri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.10
Lomano Fletcher passes the ball forward to Aleksi Hyypia. Aleksi Hyypia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells threads a neat, attacking ball through to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alberto Costa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
72.34
James Oakley chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin threads a neat ball through to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Britton.
77.47
0-4Leicester City have made a substitution with Stjepan Cvitanovic replacing Aleksi Hyypia .
84.25
Humphrey Bakkati hacks Henry Cadamarteri from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Cadamarteri stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.39
Rafael Vrede flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Howells plays a scrappy one-two with Henry Cadamarteri and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Howells rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Trevor Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Vrede who brings the ball under control. Rafael Vrede runs straight at the defence! Rafael Vrede comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Alberto Costa effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Henry Cadamarteri 5, 60, 67 Rafael Vrede 24 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henry Cadamarteri of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Costa (GK)
6
2. Humphrey Bakkati (DEF)
5
3. Oleg Platt (DEF)
6
4. James Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Jody Shearer (MID)
6
6. Greg Dublin (MID)
6
7. Mervin Boertien (MID)
3
8. Robert Upson (MID)
6
9. Danny Hurst (ATT)
6
10. Mick Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Ross Moore (ATT)
6
12. Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF)
0
13. Shaun Palmer (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Vieira (ATT)
0
1. Michael Barton (GK)
6
2. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Billy Britton (DEF)
6
5. Jonas Dehm (DEF)
6
6. Trevor Lawrence (MID)
6
7. Aleksi Hyypia (MID)
7
8. Matthew Howells (MID)
7
9. Henry Cadamarteri (ATT)
9
10. Rafael Vrede (ATT)
7
11. Menno Winter (ATT)
6
12. Stjepan Cvitanovic (MID)
6
13. Stan Wiltord (MID)
0
14. Gilles Watson (ATT)
0