Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     GillinghamGillingham
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Computer Player Computer Player
Chris BloomerC. Bloomer74
G
captain1
G
63Pedro NavarroP. Navarro
Greg MarsdenG. Marsden71
D
2
D
71Gabriele GioacchiniG. Gioacchini
Des InceD. Ince67
D
3
D
67Lomano CraddockL. Craddock
Marc AdamsM. Adams65
D
4
D
58Dennis DuberryD. Duberry
Aaron CrooksA. Crooks70
D
5
M
73Fadel PeyreladeF. Peyrelade
Robert DeanR. Dean68
M
6
M
72Eoin FletcherE. Fletcher
Norman CarltonN. Carlton70
M
7captain
M
71Neil WiltordN. Wiltord
Harry MilburnH. Milburn71
M
8
M
69Gavin LinekerG. Lineker
Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum72
A
9
M
65Romarin MbambaR. Mbamba
Wes WilsonW. Wilson67
A
10
A
65Julian EberleJ. Eberle
Jason JessJ. Jess68
A
11
A
61Joe BeckhamJ. Beckham
 
Ben ImpeyB. Impey66
A
12
D
53Luke SalakoL. Salako
Alan GrantA. Grant68
M
13
A
50Harry YoudsH. Youds
Robert WhelanR. Whelan68
D
14
A
49Brian KahnB. Kahn

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
4.44
Gavin Lineker makes a probing pass to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Chris Bloomer. Excellent save.
6.02
Romarin Mbamba hits a low pass to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
15.29
Harry Milburn sees Robert Dean in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Dean finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.53
Fadel Peyrelade knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.26
Marc Adams clumsily knocks into Joe Beckham. The referee warns Marc Adams to calm down! Joe Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.26
Free kick to Gillingham just outside the area...
22.02
Neil Wiltord takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
26.04
Aaron Crooks passes the ball forward to Marc Adams. Marc Adams plays the ball forward to Jason Jess. Jason Jess passes the ball forward to Gerard Serredszum. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gerard Serredszum provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.37
Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Gerard Serredszum who brings the ball under control. Gerard Serredszum makes a probing pass to Norman Carlton but he's offside!
33.26
Gavin Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Gillingham are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.25
Gabriele Gioacchini knocks the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.07
Aaron Crooks sees Norman Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Carlton chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Jess. Jason Jess cuts inside the box! Jason Jess rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
44.42
Fadel Peyrelade changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fadel Peyrelade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Chris Bloomer. What a save!
45.00
Eoin Fletcher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Fletcher plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Beckham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Des Ince comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Fletcher. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gillingham kick off the second half!
47.11
Gavin Lineker makes a probing pass to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Eberle and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Joe Beckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.18
Gavin Lineker barges into Robert Dean. The referee brings Gavin Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Robert Dean carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.44
Des Ince runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Des Ince shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
55.57
Lomano Craddock threads a neat ball through to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Lineker and stumbles forward towards the goal... Julian Eberle strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Aaron Crooks is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
59.50
Neil Wiltord comes in with a late challenge on Norman Carlton. The referee brings Neil Wiltord to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Robert Whelan replacing Greg Marsden, Alan Grant replacing Wes Wilson and Ben Impey replacing Gerard Serredszum .
61.10
Norman Carlton makes a simple pass to Robert Dean. Robert Dean makes a great pass forward. Ben Impey runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.20
With imagination, Norman Carlton plays the ball forward to Robert Dean. Robert Dean shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.45
Robert Dean threads a neat ball through to Ben Impey. Ben Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Milburn but he's offside!
72.33
Des Ince flicks a high pass forward to Robert Dean who brings the ball under control. Robert Dean flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Jess. Jason Jess advances inside the box! Dennis Duberry hacks Jason Jess from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
72.33
The referee points to the spot..
73.31
Ben Impey takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
78.43
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.10
Eoin Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Wiltord and advances towards the goal... Julian Eberle tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.37
Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Jason Jess controls it well on his chest. Jason Jess rushes past Gabriele Gioacchini! Jason Jess tries a spectacular strike. Pedro Navarro gets down and covers it.
89.04
Showing composure, Robert Dean plays the ball forward to Jason Jess. Jason Jess makes a probing pass to Alan Grant but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Gillingham
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
32.5%
48.8%
18.8%

Scorers
Gerard Serredszum 26
Ben Impey 73 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Jess of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Chris Bloomer (GK)
8
2.Greg Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Des Ince (DEF)
7
4.Marc Adams (DEF)
6
5.Aaron Crooks (DEF)
7
6.Robert Dean (MID)
6
7.Norman Carlton (MID)
7
8.Harry Milburn (MID)
6
9.Gerard Serredszum (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Wes Wilson (ATT)
6
11.Jason Jess (ATT)
9
 
12.Ben Impey (ATT)goal scored
6
13.Alan Grant (MID)
6
14.Robert Whelan (DEF)
6

1.Pedro Navarro (GK)
7
2.Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Duberry (DEF)
6
5.Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
7
6.Eoin Fletcher (MID)
7
7.Neil Wiltord (MID)
6
8.Gavin Lineker (MID)
6
9.Romarin Mbamba (MID)
6
10.Julian Eberle (ATT)
7
11.Joe Beckham (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Salako (DEF)
0
13.Harry Youds (ATT)
0
14.Brian Kahn (ATT)
0