Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play Chelsea in this league cup game. A crowd of 17,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.
0.00
0-0Chelsea start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
0-0With imagination, Titus Marshall picks a pass forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Tavares who brings the ball under control. Roberto Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.26
Oleg Platt receives the ball from a throw-in from James Oakley. Oleg Platt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.26
0-0Mustapha Jezierski knocks the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Costa who gathers it comfortably.
16.35
0-0Carlton Brand threads a neat ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant plays a quick one-two with Diogo Lopes and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marvin Grant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
20.27
0-1Hauke Müller advances with the ball. Hauke Müller plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Grant and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hauke Müller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Alberto Costa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.15
Greg Dublin receives the ball from a throw-in from Jody Shearer. With great vision, Greg Dublin plays the ball forward to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
26.15
Mustapha Jezierski advances with the ball. Mustapha Jezierski flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss controls it well on his chest. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.59
Humphrey Bakkati threads a neat ball through to Greg Dublin. With great vision, Greg Dublin plays the ball forward to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Müller.
45.00
Shaun Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mustapha Jezierski.
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic start the second half!
51.20
Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Lopes who brings the ball under control. Diogo Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Brand. With a superhuman jump, Carlton Brand connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alberto Costa picks it out of the air!
53.24
Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Michael Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss whips the ball goalwards with his head. Francis Moss scores for Chelsea!!
57.35
Hauke Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Moss. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Costa who gathers it comfortably.
59.14
Shaun Palmer plays the ball forward to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.13
0-2Chelsea have made a substitution with Roberto Neves replacing Mustapha Jezierski .
67.42
Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Francis Moss controls it well on his chest. Francis Moss threads the ball through to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
69.17
James Oakley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore whips in a cross ball towards Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Danny Hurst scores for Wigan Athletic!!
77.24
Chelsea have made a substitution with Kevin Platt replacing Michael Moss .
83.10
Hauke Müller makes a run forward as Roberto Neves takes the throw-in. Hauke Müller skillfully chests the ball down. Hauke Müller makes a simple pass to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Moss. Francis Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alberto Costa. Excellent save.
85.35
Titus Marshall decides to run forward with the ball. Titus Marshall threads a neat ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant passes the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Alberto Costa. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Danny Hurst 69 | Hauke Müller 20 Francis Moss 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Costa (GK)
7
2. Humphrey Bakkati (DEF)
7
3. Oleg Platt (DEF)
8
4. James Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Jody Shearer (MID)
6
6. Greg Dublin (MID)
7
7. Shaun Palmer (MID)
6
8. Robert Upson (MID)
6
9. Danny Hurst (ATT)
8
10. Mick Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Ross Moore (ATT)
6
12. Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF)
0
13. Gianpaolo Lupatelli (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Vieira (ATT)
0
1. Duncan Fletcher (GK)
6
2. Titus Marshall (DEF)
7
3. Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
7
4. Hauke Müller (DEF)
9
5. Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Tavares (MID)
6
7. Marvin Grant (MID)
8
8. Francis Moss (MID)
8
9. Michael Moss (ATT)
7
10. Diogo Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Brand (ATT)
7
12. Roberto Neves (ATT)
6
13. Eoin Duberry (DEF)
0
14. Kevin Platt (ATT)
6