FFO League One, Wigan Athletic vs. Preston (Fri Mar 15) Wigan Athletic | Preston 5-3-2 A | 4-4-2 D - | - | S_Tickle GK | GK F_Woodman J_Kerr DF | DF A_Hughes L_Morrison DF | DF J_Whatmough C_Hughes DF | DF J_Storey T_Pearce DF | DF L_Lindsay D_Dwyer DF | MF B_Whiteman M_Smith MF | MF R_Ledson C_Lang MF | MF W_Keane B_Adeeko MF | MF A_McCann C_Wyke FW | FW R_Healey J_Magennis FW | FW C_Evans | B_Amos SUB | SUB D_Cornell E_Mitchell SUB | SUB P_Bauer S_Smith SUB | SUB C_Ramsay M_Godo SUB | SUB B_Woodburn J_Stones SUB | SUB L_Stewart Min. 6 :(pne) A_McCann takes possession of the ball ... He plays the ball across to C_Evans ... C_Wyke with a bad challenge ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... He got away with just a warning ... FREE KICK! ... It's within shooting distance! ... C_Evans with the thundering drive ... S_Tickle makes the save ... He hits the ball upfield! Min. 7 :(wig) C_Lang runs forward ... C_Lang from 20 yards! ... It flies into Row Z! Min. 9 :(wig) J_Kerr controls it well ... He nutmegs A_Hughes ... He puts in C_Wyke! ... C_Wyke curls it towards the top corner! ... Saved by F_Woodman Min. 9 :(pne) W_Keane moves out over to the edge of the pitch ... He sees a team mate in space ... He plays the ball through to L_Lindsay ... But he loses control of it ... L_Morrison takes possession Min. 14 :(wig) J_Magennis runs forward ... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully ... He only has going for goal in mind! ... Launched towards the top corner by J_Magennis! ... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! ... But it thumps off the woodwork!! ... And goes safely clear! ... F_Woodman never had a chance! Min. 21 :(wig) C_Wyke slides it through the middle to C_Lang ... J_Whatmough seizes control of the ball ... He hoists it forward Min. 22 :(pne) A_Hughes runs forward ... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully ... He only has going for goal in mind! ... Well intercepted by D_Dwyer Min. 24 :(wig) L_Morrison has found himself in space ... He looks up for his team mates ... He swings the ball in ... C_Hughes gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... C_Hughes tries to catch the keeper out! ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... F_Woodman dives desperately to try and save it!! ... He can't get to it! ... But it creeps just wide!! ... The deflection had F_Woodman beaten! Min. 26 :(pne) B_Whiteman chips the ball over the defence and finds A_McCann ... T_Pearce hits it out for a corner ... The fans behind the goal are whipping up a frenzy ... Trying to rally their team and suck the ball into the net!! ... CORNER! ... R_Healey plays it into the danger area! ... Excellent keeping! Min. 30 :(wig) T_Pearce with a glorious 60-yard pass to M_Smith ... Good sliding challenge from R_Ledson and it had to be Min. 30 :(pne) J_Whatmough back heels to find C_Evans in space ... C_Evans with a graceful, looping effort! ... But he's put it wide ... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!? Min. 34 :(pne) A defence splitting pass from A_McCann to R_Healey ... L_Morrison with an ugly foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment Min. 36 :(wig) C_Wyke is first to the loose ball ... He plays the ball across to M_Smith ... A left-footer by M_Smith! ... But he's put it wide ... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!? Min. 37 :(wig) J_Magennis unselfishly lays the ball back to M_Smith ... B_Whiteman with a poor challenge ... He received a good talking to from The Referee ... FREE KICK! ... It's well within shooting range! ... Make yourself famous kid!! ... L_Morrison bends it round the wall ... It's wide! ... 9 times out of 10 he would have scored that! Min. 38 :(wig) C_Lang with an amazing show of skill to get past A_Hughes ... He crosses to L_Morrison ... L_Morrison belts the ball towards goal! ... It swerves a lot in the air ... But F_Woodman tips it over ... CORNER! ... L_Morrison plays it towards the near post! ... That's a poor one ... Far too easy for F_Woodman, who catches the ball Min. 39 :(pne) R_Healey turns past the defender ... He has created space for himself now ... L_Morrison with a late tackle ... He certainly didn't mean it ... FREE KICK! ... It's well within shooting range! ... Make yourself famous kid!! ... C_Evans curls it towards the top corner ... But S_Tickle makes a fine save ... Wow!! That was close! ... He had to be at his best to reach that one! Min. 41 :(wig) T_Pearce hoists the ball across to C_Wyke ... R_Ledson with an ugly foul ... FREE KICK! ... It's in a good position! ... M_Smith passes to T_Pearce ... T_Pearce tries the lob from 30 yards! ... But the ball goes harmlessly wide Min. 42 :(wig) J_Magennis plays a clever one-two with his team mate ... He heads towards the goal ... He slides it past the defender! ... But L_Lindsay wins the tackle Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 1 minute of injury time Min. 43 :(pne) The defender underhits the back pass! ... C_Evans is through! ... What a mistake by C_Hughes! ... J_Magennis with a nasty foul ... He's lucky to be let off for that one ... - looks relieved ... - is far from happy with that decision Min. 45 :(wig) Substitution by Wigan Athletic ... COMING ON: J_Stones ... COMING OFF: J_Magennis ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Wigan Athletic 0-0 Preston Min. 46 :(wig) C_Lang looks around for some movement ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to C_Wyke ... C_Wyke with a little chip! ... But he puts it over ... He can't be happy with that effort Min. 47 :(pne) R_Ledson takes advantage of a mistake by J_Kerr ... He puts in C_Evans! ... J_Stones fouls ... That was disgusting ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He's not too happy about that Min. 47 :(pne) C_Evans takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... It's a lucky break ... Cleared by C_Hughes Min. 52 :(wig) J_Stones picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it ... J_Stones chases it through, he must score! ... He hits the post ... He follows it up! ... But puts it wide! ... He'll be disappointed with that Min. 55 :(wig) Substitution by Wigan Athletic ... COMING ON: M_Godo ... COMING OFF: B_Adeeko Min. 55 :(pne) Substitution by Preston ... COMING ON: B_Woodburn ... COMING OFF: A_McCann Min. 55 :(pne) B_Woodburn with the mazy dribble ... He takes it past D_Dwyer ... B_Woodburn with a quick pass down the left wing. ... He gets up high for the header! ... It goes wide! ... He should have hit the target at least!! Min. 60 :(wig) L_Morrison spots his team mate making a run ... That's an excellent through ball to C_Lang! ... A delicate header from C_Lang! ... It hits the bar ... And goes over! ... That shot was so poor it would make Ronny Rosenthal cringe! Min. 60 :(pne) W_Keane wins possession ... He plays the ball across to A_Hughes ... A_Hughes with a hard drive! What a hit son! What a hit! ... S_Tickle saves, but he fumbles ... But he gathers at the second attempt! Min. 65 :(pne) Substitution by Preston ... COMING ON: L_Stewart ... COMING OFF: C_Evans Min. 65 :(pne) B_Whiteman looks around for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to R_Healey ... C_Lang with the tackle ... The Referee will want to speak to him ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on Min. 68 :(pne) L_Stewart holds up the ball ... He plays the ball through to B_Whiteman ... B_Whiteman with the crafty shot! ... But S_Tickle hits it away ... He could have held onto that! Min. 69 :(pne) R_Ledson runs down the flank ... He plays the ball across to W_Keane ... C_Lang leaves his foot in with the challenge!! ... That's a bad foul!! ... He's warned for that one ... Anymore like that and he will find himself in the book ... FREE KICK! ... Nerves jangling as the free kick is lined up ... L_Stewart with the thundering drive ... S_Tickle makes a difficult save Min. 78 :(pne) L_Stewart slows the ball down and waits for support ... No one seems to be coming forward ... He heads towards the goal alone! ... L_Stewart attempts the shot! ... It hits the side netting! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He puts his face in his hands! Min. 80 :(wig) C_Wyke moves forward ... A well-placed shot from C_Wyke! ... F_Woodman with a fantastic save ... His captain pats him on the back for that one Min. 80 :(pne) W_Keane sidesteps L_Morrison ... He was too quick for his marker ... M_Godo pulls the player to the ground!! ... That's a poor tackle! ... The Referee called him over for a strong verbal warning Min. 83 :(wig) T_Pearce cuts inside L_Lindsay ... He worked that well ... He puts in C_Wyke! ... R_Healey gets to the ball first Min. 87 :(wig) L_Morrison controls the ball with a deft piece of skill ... He plays the ball into the middle! ... M_Godo gets onto the end of the pass! ... W_Keane plays the back pass ... F_Woodman can't get to it!! ... It goes just wide!! ... Look at the relief on his face!! ... CORNER! ... The corner is swung in by C_Lang! ... It comes to J_Stones ... He gets the shot away ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... F_Woodman dives desperately to try and save it!! ... He can't get to it! ... GOAL!! ... The deflection beat F_Woodman! ... YES!! ... Amazing scenes here! ... Wigan Athletic have surely won this game now! ... Wigan Athletic 1-0 Preston ... Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 7 minutes of injury time. Min. 93 :(wig) The ball goes loose! ... L_Morrison seizes control of it and thinks about the shot ... R_Ledson with a late tackle ... It looked worse than what it was ... He is surrounded by the Wigan Athletic players ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... He lets him off with a strong talking too Min. 95 :(wig) C_Hughes runs at goal ... He spots the run of C_Wyke ... He's played him in ... C_Wyke controls the ball well! ... He hits the shot towards goal! ... But he puts it wide Min. 96 :(pne) J_Whatmough finds B_Whiteman with a perfectly weighted pass ... D_Dwyer wins the ball! ... But he caught the player also! ... The ref gives nothing! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : DW Stadium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wigan Athletic Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : L_Morrison (Man of the Match) Scorers : J_Stones (87) Sent Off : N/A Booked : J_Stones (47), C_Lang (65) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preston Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : W_Keane Scorers : N/A Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wigan Athletic | Preston Attempts on Goal : 14 | 8 Off target : 10 | 3 On target : 4 | 5 Possession : 52 | 48 Corners : 2 | 1 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 2 | 0 Subs Used : 2 | 2 Fouls : 14 | 8 Key Tackles : 5 | 5 Key Passes : 12 | 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Preston ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Wigan Athletic Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S_Tickle GK 21 1 1 1 18 | 98 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 J_Kerr DF 1 17 14 7 22 | 98 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 L_Morrison DF 1 17 13 7 30 | 98 0 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 15 33 28 C_Hughes DF 1 16 13 7 26 | 98 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 26 11 13 T_Pearce DF 1 16 14 6 14 | 98 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 16 20 14 D_Dwyer DF 1 14 10 3 22 | 98 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 10 10 M_Smith MF 1 14 18 5 26 | 98 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 C_Lang MF 1 5 17 14 28 | 98 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 -5 18 7 B_Adeeko MF 1 14 16 4 26 | 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C_Wyke FW 1 8 12 15 24 | 98 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 10 34 34 J_Magennis FW 1 8 12 15 30 | 45 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 5 B_Amos GK 19 1 1 1 8 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E_Mitchell DF 1 13 10 4 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S_Smith DF 1 13 16 4 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Godo MF 1 4 15 13 10 | 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Stones FW 1 6 11 15 34 | 53 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 -5 -5 18 Player Statistics - Preston Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F_Woodman GK 21 1 1 1 20 | 98 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 A_Hughes DF 1 18 15 7 24 | 98 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 J_Whatmough DF 1 17 14 8 26 | 98 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 20 0 J_Storey DF 1 17 14 7 24 | 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -10 -10 -10 L_Lindsay DF 1 17 14 7 26 | 98 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 B_Whiteman MF 1 14 17 5 16 | 98 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 17 R_Ledson MF 1 14 17 6 32 | 98 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 14 0 W_Keane MF 1 6 17 14 8 | 98 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 14 0 A_McCann MF 1 13 16 6 18 | 56 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 R_Healey FW 1 8 13 17 22 | 98 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 -10 -10 C_Evans FW 1 8 13 17 28 | 66 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 D_Cornell GK 20 1 1 1 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P_Bauer DF 1 15 13 6 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C_Ramsay DF 1 15 14 8 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B_Woodburn MF 1 5 15 13 18 | 42 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 L_Stewart FW 1 5 10 15 24 | 32 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 12 1710504819 Produced from ESMS+ V3.40