Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Bury. A crowd of 14,458 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
8.47
Marques Pereira Piocelle hits a low pass to Tommy Salako. Tommy Salako sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.53
Marques Pereira Piocelle brings the ball forward. Marques Pereira Piocelle whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.03
Oliver Breitner flicks a high pass forward to Martin Vasari who brings the ball under control. Martin Vasari skips past Thierry Eadie! Martin Vasari cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Luca Cuza. Excellent save.
21.25
Oliver Breitner makes a simple pass to Brian Standing. Brian Standing whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Thierry Eadie. Excellent block.
24.38
Micka‘l Histilloles clumsily knocks into Roberto Monteiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.28
Peter Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Rodriguez. Alexandre Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Dodd.
28.07
Alexandre Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
32.14
Marques Pereira Piocelle passes the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Cziommer smothers it!
33.04
Alexandre Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Boateng. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.33
Florian Charrieras flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Boateng who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Edwards.
45.00
Martino Bonora flicks a high pass forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle who brings the ball under control. Marques Pereira Piocelle sees space and advances. Marques Pereira Piocelle rushes past Vincent Duchemin! Marques Pereira Piocelle tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Simon Breyer replacing Nicholas Boateng and Youri Shoukov replacing Alexandre Rodriguez. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. The Bury players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
47.16
Oliver Breitner threads a neat ball through to Martin Vasari. Martin Vasari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Luca Cuza.
48.11
Roberto Monteiro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gary Hendry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
54.09
Peter Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Charrieras. Florian Charrieras deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Breyer. Simon Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Oliver Cziommer. Excellent save.
60.37
Bury appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
67.14
Oliver Breitner threads a neat ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Standing. Brian Standing is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Luca Cuza reads it well. Great keeping!
71.46
Florian Charrieras knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
77.24
Bury have made 3 substitutions with Dean Green replacing Oluwashegun Adeshina, Sean Maini replacing Gary Hendry and Rodrigo Tavares replacing Brian Standing .
78.28
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Monteiro stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
79.33
Micka‘l Histilloles runs straight at the opposition's defence. Micka‘l Histilloles shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oliver Cziommer with no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
87.43
Peter Clarke barges into Martin Vasari. The referee warns Peter Clarke to calm down! Martin Vasari runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
23%
52.7%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marques Pereira Piocelle of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings