Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Coventry City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off the first half!
4.28
0-0Alberto Andrade knocks the ball forward to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Harry Milburn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.57
0-0Dean Bolton catches Wes Wilson on the ankles. Dean Bolton is shown the yellow card! Wes Wilson stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.23
0-0Patrick Wright catches Harry Milburn on the ankles. The referee warns Patrick Wright to calm down! Harry Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.34
Stephen Hendry barges into Alan Grant. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Grant runs off the knock.
12.51
Jo‘l Tamazout flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Montero who takes it down. Ernesto Montero shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.21
0-0Arthur Peters hacks Jo‘l Tamazout from behind! Arthur Peters is shown the yellow card! Jo‘l Tamazout grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.31
0-0Alan Grant flicks a high pass forward to Wes Wilson who brings the ball neatly under control. Wes Wilson shoots from outside the area but Stan Scholes reads it well. Nice save!
21.25
Simon Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Chris Bloomer!
24.28
Harry Milburn takes it forward alone. Harry Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
28.46
Aaron Crooks makes a simple pass to Alan Grant. Alan Grant flicks a high pass forward. Wes Wilson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Wes Wilson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stan Scholes!
34.03
0-0Simon Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.49
1-0Alan Grant knocks the ball forward to Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson edges inside the box! Wes Wilson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wes Wilson scores for Wigan Athletic!!
42.57
Steve Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters decides to run forward with the ball. Arthur Peters tries a spectacular long range effort. Stan Scholes comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
48.48
Dean Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Montero edges inside the box! Ernesto Montero takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.21
With imagination, Greg Marsden plays the ball forward to Steve Summerbee. Steve Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Alan Grant who takes it down. Alan Grant whips in a cross ball towards Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Wilson!
53.41
Jo‘l Tamazout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.41
Steve Summerbee threads the ball through to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn makes a simple pass to Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.26
2-0Wigan Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Richard Henderson replacing Wes Wilson and Marc Adams replacing Des Ince .
61.30
2-0Steve Summerbee makes an attacking run forward. Steve Summerbee threads the ball through to Richard Henderson but he's offside!
63.57
Arthur Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum powers a header at goal. Stan Scholes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
66.37
Arthur Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum edges inside the box! Gerard Serredszum makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Stan Scholes is on top of his game. Great save!
72.56
Steve Summerbee plays the ball forward to Alan Grant. Alan Grant knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Alan Grant who has made a great run into the box. Alan Grant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.49
Wigan Athletic have made a substitution with John Rankin replacing Arthur Peters .
78.56
Steve Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Andrade who brings the ball under control. Alberto Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.56
Harry Milburn darts forward. Harry Milburn advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Harry Milburn provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.08
Marc Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Scholes who gathers it comfortably.
87.35
Showing composure, Gerard Serredszum plays the ball forward to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stan Scholes is on top of his game. Good save!
89.42
Dean Bolton runs forward with the ball. Dean Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Ledley Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Wes Wilson 38, 49 Alan Grant 73 Harry Milburn 80 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harry Milburn of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Chris Bloomer (GK)
6
2. Greg Marsden (DEF)
6
3. Des Ince (DEF)
6
4. Steve Summerbee (DEF)
6
5. Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Alan Grant (MID)
8
7. Arthur Peters (MID)
6
8. Harry Milburn (MID)
9
9. Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
6
10. Wes Wilson (ATT)
9
11. Alberto Andrade (ATT)
6
12. Marc Adams (DEF)
6
13. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
14. John Rankin (MID)
6
1. Stan Scholes (GK)
7
2. Patrick Wright (DEF)
5
3. Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
6
4. Dean Bolton (DEF)
6
5. Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Hendry (MID)
5
7. Jo‘l Tamazout (MID)
6
8. Simon Izzet (ATT)
6
9. Seb Letizi (ATT)
6
10. Ernesto Montero (ATT)
6
11. Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
6
12. Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
0
13. Robert Carlton (MID)
0
14. Jason Taylor (ATT)
0