Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
4.45
0-0John Grant knocks the ball forward to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn makes a simple pass to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum plays a one-two with Norman Carlton and advances towards the goal... Gerard Serredszum makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.08
0-0David Beck flicks a high pass forward. Carl Eadie collects the pass. Carl Eadie surges forward with the ball. Carl Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
39.20
0-0Norman Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson heads the ball goalwards but somehow Colin Black manages to keep it out.
42.13
Duncan Burley sees space and advances. Duncan Burley deftly passes the ball to Bakary Sammer, releasing him through on goal. Bakary Sammer takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Greg Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Norman Carlton who takes it down. Norman Carlton hits a low pass to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Colin Black gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.40
0-1Rio Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Fernandez. With great vision, Jose Javier Fernandez plays the ball forward to Carl Joseph who has made a great run into the box. Carl Joseph makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.20
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.29
David Beck powers a long ball forward. Jose Javier Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Winterburn. Gilles Winterburn connects with a diving header. Chris Bloomer manages to gather it.
60.37
0-1Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Aaron Crooks replacing Greg Marsden, Jacob Venus replacing Gerard Serredszum and Jason Jess replacing Harry Milburn .
63.07
Carl Joseph plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Fernandez. Jose Javier Fernandez cuts inside the box! Jose Javier Fernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Chris Bloomer with no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
71.51
Duncan Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Carl Joseph collects the pass. Carl Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.30
Bakary Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Carl Joseph controls it well on his chest. Carl Joseph controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.09
Duncan Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Joseph. Carl Joseph sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Chris Bloomer is on top of it.
77.04
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Jose Sanchez replacing Rio Mason and Mervin Riggott replacing Carl Joseph .
78.14
Jason Jess threads a neat ball through to Jacob Venus. Jacob Venus finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.41
0-2Wes Wilson comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Alves. The referee calls over Wes Wilson and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.32
Arthur Peters darts forward. Arthur Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Colin Black effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Fernandez of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Chris Bloomer (GK)
7
2. Greg Marsden (DEF)
6
3. Des Ince (DEF)
6
4. John Grant (DEF)
6
5. Adam Marsden (DEF)
6
6. Nick Fowler (MID)
6
7. Norman Carlton (MID)
6
8. Arthur Peters (MID)
7
9. Harry Milburn (MID)
6
10. Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
6
11. Wes Wilson (ATT)
5
12. Jason Jess (ATT)
6
13. Jacob Venus (MID)
6
14. Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
1. Colin Black (GK)
7
2. Rio Mason (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Alves (DEF)
6
4. David Beck (DEF)
6
5. Carl Eadie (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Sammer (MID)
6
7. Duncan Burley (MID)
6
8. Gilles Winterburn (MID)
6
9. Jose Javier Fernandez (ATT)
9
10. Carl Joseph (ATT)
9
11. Duncan Jacobs (ATT)
6
12. Jose Sanchez (DEF)
6
13. Scott Sinclair (MID)
0
14. Mervin Riggott (ATT)
6