Peterborough Crushes Wigan in a Goal Fest
Peterborough, England – In a thrilling match held at Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough United demonstrated their offensive power by defeating Wigan Athletic with a resounding score. From the opening whistle, the home team dominated the pace of the game, capitalizing on their scoring opportunities with precision.
Forward K. Lisbie emerged as the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick, including two early goals in the 7th and 9th minutes, both assisted by T. Lees. The home fans had barely finished celebrating the second goal when J. Taylor of Wigan pulled one back in the 27th minute, assisted by C. Wright, attempting to rekindle his team’s hopes. However, J. Morgan of Peterborough extended the lead again in the 41st minute.
The second half was a display of forcefulness by Peterborough. H. Leonard scored in the 68th minute, assisted by J. Morgan, and O. Aderoju added another goal in the 84th minute, assisted by B. Khela. Lisbie sealed his performance with a goal in the 90th minute, completing his hat-trick.
Despite a slightly favorable possession for Peterborough (51% against Wigan’s 49%), both teams took 11 shots, although Peterborough demonstrated greater effectiveness in front of goal. Wigan tried to compensate for their deficit on the scoreboard with a greater number of corners (10 against Peterborough’s 3) and fouls (16 against 5). Referee S. Parkinson cautioned three Wigan players and one Peterborough player, evidencing the intensity of the match.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 28 S. Sessegnon came in and C. Saydee went out., at minute 58 J. Hungbo came in and F. Murray went out., at minute 79 R. Borges Rodrigues came in and H. Bettoni went out., at minute 79 O. Moxon came in and M. Asamoah went out., at minute 79 J. Taylor came in and C. Vickers went out.
Substitutions peterborough: at minute 58 C. Hayes came in and D. Frith went out., at minute 58 D. O’Brien-Brady came in and B. Khela went out., at minute 72 J. Morgan came in and P. Sykut went out., at minute 72 H. Leonard came in and O. Aderoju went out., at minute 85 D. Okagbue came in and G. Nevett went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Peterborough
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