Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Leicester CityLeicester City
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Computer Player Computer Player
Chris BloomerC. Bloomer74
G
captain1
G
72Sebastian RomanS. Roman
Greg MarsdenG. Marsden71
D
2
D
74Scott MoffatS. Moffat
Des InceD. Ince69
D
3
D
72Gary RaeG. Rae
John GrantJ. Grant70
D
4
D
70Rodrigo PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Aaron CrooksA. Crooks70
D
5captain
D
66Teddy SinclairT. Sinclair
Arthur PetersA. Peters70
M
6
M
82Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
Norman CarltonN. Carlton71
M
7
M
81Stephane SitrukS. Sitruk
Harry MilburnH. Milburn71
M
8
A
77Bart AlberdaB. Alberda
Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum72
A
9
A
72Frank HenryF. Henry
Wes WilsonW. Wilson68
A
10
A
69Marc DoddM. Dodd
Ben ImpeyB. Impey66
A
11
A
67Alistair EustaceA. Eustace
 
Jason JessJ. Jess69
A
12
M
69Gavin BradyG. Brady
Nick FowlerN. Fowler69
M
13
M
68Marvin OliverM. Oliver
Robert WhelanR. Whelan69
D
14
G
68Kai HelmerK. Helmer

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Leicester 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 Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
2.12
Stuart Gemmill hacks Des Ince from behind! The referee warns Stuart Gemmill to calm down! Des Ince runs off the knock.
3.43
Stuart Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Henry. Frank Henry shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
6.57
From the throw-in, John Grant picks out Greg Marsden. Greg Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton makes an attacking run forward. Norman Carlton plays a scrappy one-two with Gerard Serredszum and advances towards the goal... Norman Carlton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Sebastian Roman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.09
Des Ince flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton collects the pass. Norman Carlton threads the ball through to Ben Impey. Ben Impey shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
12.46
Gary Rae sweeps the ball up the wings. Frank Henry tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Chris Bloomer.
13.55
Corner kick to Leicester City. Bart Alberda plays it to the far post. Chris Bloomer scoops up the ball.
16.29
Wes Wilson hacks Stuart Gemmill from behind! The referee calls over Wes Wilson and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.51
John Grant flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton controls it well on his chest. Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Ben Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Impey plays a one-two with Wes Wilson and advances towards the goal... Ben Impey looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Sebastian Roman had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
26.36
Stuart Gemmill hacks Harry Milburn from behind! Stuart Gemmill is shown the yellow card! Harry Milburn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.57
Gerard Serredszum takes a long throw-in. Arthur Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Impey. Ben Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. With a superhuman jump, Gerard Serredszum connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Sebastian Roman!
30.34
Harry Milburn threads a neat ball through to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters cuts inside the box! Scott Moffat hacks Arthur Peters from behind! Penalty not given!!
32.58
Des Ince sees Harry Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Milburn decides to run forward with the ball. Harry Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
Scott Moffat breaks forward. Scott Moffat knocks the ball forward to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace makes a great pass forward. Stuart Gemmill runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.38
John Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Peters. Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Peters plays the ball forward to Ben Impey. Ben Impey whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.10
Harry Milburn threads a neat ball through to Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton cuts inside the box! Norman Carlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Sebastian Roman.
40.55
Rodrigo Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Pinheiro advances with the ball. Rodrigo Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.43
Gary Rae barges into Gerard Serredszum. Gary Rae is given a warning by the referee! Gerard Serredszum stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.40
Rodrigo Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gemmill who takes it down. Stuart Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Chris Bloomer. Excellent save.
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leicester City kick off the second half!
53.15
Des Ince flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Norman Carlton laces a weighted ball forward to Ben Impey. Ben Impey passes the ball forward but Arthur Peters is offside!
55.25
Norman Carlton takes a long throw-in. Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Serredszum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerard Serredszum deftly passes the ball to Ben Impey, releasing him through on goal. Ben Impey strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Sebastian Roman manages to keep it out.
59.03
Scott Moffat clumsily knocks into Harry Milburn. Scott Moffat is shown the yellow card! Harry Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.29
Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Robert Whelan replacing Greg Marsden, Nick Fowler replacing Wes Wilson and Jason Jess replacing Gerard Serredszum .
65.17
Harry Milburn takes a long throw-in. Norman Carlton chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
66.57
Gary Rae laces a through ball forward to Scott Moffat. Scott Moffat sees Alistair Eustace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Chris Bloomer is on top of it.
71.16
John Grant flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Peters plays the ball forward to Nick Fowler. Nick Fowler puts a great ball through. Harry Milburn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.27
Aaron Crooks barges into Frank Henry. The referee warns Aaron Crooks to calm down! Frank Henry stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Leicester City
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%

Scorers
Norman Carlton 7
Ben Impey 21
Arthur Peters 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Norman Carlton of Wigan Athletic

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

1.Sebastian Roman (GK)
7
2.Scott Moffat (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gary Rae (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5.Teddy Sinclair (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Gemmill (MID)yellow card
5
7.Stephane Sitruk (MID)
6
8.Bart Alberda (ATT)
6
9.Frank Henry (ATT)
6
10.Marc Dodd (ATT)
6
11.Alistair Eustace (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Brady (MID)
0
13.Marvin Oliver (MID)
0
14.Kai Helmer (GK)
0