Match Report
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Match Report
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 19,510 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the match!
3.52
0-1Thomas Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Moore. Adam Moore shoots from 25 yards. Adam Moore scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
8.00
0-1Thomas Morales comes in with a late challenge on Richard Hibbs. The referee calls over Thomas Morales and warns him to calm down! Richard Hibbs carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.28
0-1Clive Bloomer threads the ball through to Gregorio Caballero. Gregorio Caballero makes a simple pass to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
10.54
0-1Emile Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
14.53
Emile Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness makes a simple pass to Adam Moore. Adam Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.23
0-1Emile Standing threads the ball through to Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness passes the ball forward to Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Del Scowcroft.
26.24
0-1Thomas Morales hacks Richard Hibbs from behind! Thomas Morales is given another warning by the referee! Richard Hibbs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.49
Alessandro Di Masi sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Di Masi shoots from long range. Gustavo Huerta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.29
Uwe Hoeness makes a probing pass to Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Huerta who gathers it comfortably.
39.10
Alessandro Di Masi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.31
Raul Gottardi knocks the ball forward to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal goes all the way! Ben Mcgreal tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
51.10
Brendan Hurst threads the ball through to Richard Hibbs. Richard Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
54.39
Emile Standing knocks the ball forward to Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness makes a simple pass to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.55
Adam Christie clumsily knocks into Thomas Morales. The referee calls over Adam Christie and warns him to calm down! Thomas Morales runs off the knock.
59.49
0-2Wigan Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.32
Richard Hibbs sees a break and surges forward. Richard Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya powers a header at goal but Glynn Gilchrist is on top of it.
72.13
Thomas Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.32
Stephen Rae sweeps the ball long. Alfredo Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Uwe Hoeness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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