Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Jacek Lorenc Jacek Lorenc
Chris BloomerC. Bloomer74
G
captain1
G
64Simon EustaceS. Eustace
Greg MarsdenG. Marsden71
D
2
D
65Achille BelleriA. Belleri
Des InceD. Ince68
D
3
D
66Peter MccannP. Mccann
John GrantJ. Grant70
D
4
D
66David WilkeD. Wilke
Aaron CrooksA. Crooks70
D
5
M
56Patricio CarcedoP. Carcedo
Nick FowlerN. Fowler69
M
6captain
M
61Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Norman CarltonN. Carlton71
M
7
M
64Jonathan GiacchettaJ. Giacchetta
Harry MilburnH. Milburn71
M
8
M
62Alexander ChagotA. Chagot
Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum72
A
9
M
67Fredrik SalmonF. Salmon
Wes WilsonW. Wilson67
A
10
A
66Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Jason JessJ. Jess69
A
11
A
69Alfredo BlancoA. Blanco
 
Ben ImpeyB. Impey66
A
12
D
65Gianmatteo PirriG. Pirri
Alan GrantA. Grant68
M
13
M
51Gareth PottsG. Potts
Robert WhelanR. Whelan68
D
14
M
41Jacob LampardJ. Lampard

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Oldham Athletic. 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 Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Scholes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
6.09
Peter Mccann threads the ball through to Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta sees Stuart McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Matteo and advances towards the goal... Stuart McGrory muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.56
Alexander Chagot threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo makes a great pass forward. Patricio Carcedo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.26
Harry Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Fowler. Nick Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.14
Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Serredszum collects the pass. Gerard Serredszum knocks the ball forward to Nick Fowler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.41
Nick Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Carlton deftly passes the ball to Gerard Serredszum, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gerard Serredszum provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but David Wilke is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
36.14
Harry Milburn threads a neat ball through to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Jess but he's offside!
44.24
Alexander Chagot threads the ball through to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Blanco. Alfredo Blanco powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
47.10
Norman Carlton threads a neat ball through to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum plays a quick one-two with Wes Wilson and rushes in on goal... Gerard Serredszum muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Simon Eustace has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.11
Nick Fowler passes the ball forward to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Simon Eustace!
53.38
Jason Jess hacks Jonathan Giacchetta from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Giacchetta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.19
Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Robert Whelan replacing Greg Marsden, Alan Grant replacing Wes Wilson and Ben Impey replacing Gerard Serredszum .
65.10
Des Ince hits a low pass to Jason Jess. Jason Jess flicks a high pass forward to Nick Fowler who brings the ball under control. Nick Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Impey but the linesman indicates offside!
66.18
Des Ince flicks a high ball forward to Nick Fowler who takes it down. Nick Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.33
Nick Fowler flicks a high ball forward to Harry Milburn who takes it down. Harry Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Jason Jess. Jason Jess makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.43
David Wilke flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Carcedo who takes it down. Patricio Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Giacchetta controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Giacchetta shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
78.20
Jonathan Giacchetta flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo collects the pass. Garry Matteo plays a quick one-two with Fredrik Salmon and rushes in on goal... Garry Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
David Wilke catches Jason Jess on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Oldham Athletic
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
47.2%
27.8%

Scorers
Wes Wilson 16
Gerard Serredszum 47
Alfredo Blanco 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Wilson of Wigan Athletic

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

1.Simon Eustace (GK)
6
2.Achille Belleri (DEF)
6
3.Peter Mccann (DEF)
6
4.David Wilke (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Patricio Carcedo (MID)
7
6.Stuart McGrory (MID)
7
7.Jonathan Giacchetta (MID)
6
8.Alexander Chagot (MID)
6
9.Fredrik Salmon (MID)
6
10.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Blanco (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gianmatteo Pirri (DEF)
0
13.Gareth Potts (MID)
0
14.Jacob Lampard (MID)
0