Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Brentford. A crowd of 18,778 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
2.07
0-0Robbie Waters sees space and advances. Robbie Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld plays a perfect one-two with Paul Schramm and rushes in on goal... Gerard Van Barneveld cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Mark Lawton manages to keep it out.
4.05
0-0Kelvin Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.23
0-0Kelvin Barrett passes the ball forward to Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Lopes.
22.15
0-0Gerard Van Barneveld catches Pedro Lopes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.25
Marc Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
27.29
Djezon King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Royce. Adam Royce shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Brian Hibbs!
30.16
Djezon King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
33.11
Robbie Beattie decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Beattie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.44
Max Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Beattie. Robbie Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Royce. Adam Royce tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Brian Hibbs manages to keep it out.
39.36
Enzo Gissi knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Elliott. Craig Elliott surges forward with the ball. Craig Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Mark Lawton manages to keep it out.
40.41
Enzo Gissi decides to run forward with the ball. Enzo Gissi surges forward with the ball. Enzo Gissi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Lopes.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Brentford kick off!
47.11
Robbie Beattie threads the ball through to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.00
0-0Craig Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Paul Schramm but he's offside!
57.13
1-0Matt Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift goes all the way! Ronnie Swift shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.09
Max Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Beattie. Robbie Beattie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enzo Gissi.
66.15
Marc Seaman passes the ball forward to Adam Royce. Adam Royce shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
67.07
Robbie Waters surges forward with the ball. Robbie Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld flicks the ball with his head but somehow Mark Lawton manages to keep it out.
71.30
1-0Djezon King catches Kelvin Barrett on the ankles. Djezon King is given a warning by the referee! Kelvin Barrett stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.49
Djezon King sees space and advances. Djezon King plays a perfect one-two with Adam Royce and rushes in on goal... Djezon King makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Brian Hibbs manages to gather it comfortably.
77.33
Kelvin Barrett makes a probing pass to Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.06
Robbie Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.29
Robbie Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.58
Eddie Beattie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mark Lawton manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Djezon King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
25.7%
47.1%
27.1%
Scorers
| Ronnie Swift 57 | Paul Schramm 77 |