Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Coventry CityCoventry City
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Si Williams Si Williams
Chris BloomerC. Bloomer74
G
captain1
G
65Stan ScholesS. Scholes
Greg MarsdenG. Marsden71
D
2
D
50Ashley LawrenceA. Lawrence
Robert WhelanR. Whelan69
D
3
D
53Carl WatsonC. Watson
Marc AdamsM. Adams65
D
4
D
53Niccolo HurstN. Hurst
Aaron CrooksA. Crooks70
D
5
D
54Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini
Norman CarltonN. Carlton71
M
6captain
M
52Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Arthur PetersA. Peters70
M
7
M
57Duncan VassellD. Vassell
Harry MilburnH. Milburn71
M
8
A
53Fredrik McManamanF. McManaman
Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum72
A
9
A
49Seb LetiziS. Letizi
Ben ImpeyB. Impey66
A
10
A
53Simon IzzetS. Izzet
Jason JessJ. Jess69
A
11
A
50Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs
 
Wes WilsonW. Wilson68
A
12
D
51Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet
Nick FowlerN. Fowler69
M
13
M
51Jo‘l TamazoutJ. Tamazout
John GrantJ. Grant70
D
14
A
50Ernesto MonteroE. Montero

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Match Report
It's a sunny day 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 Neil Woodcock.


0.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
4.18
Niccolo Hurst clumsily knocks into Gerard Serredszum. The referee calls over Niccolo Hurst and warns him to calm down! Gerard Serredszum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.57
Duncan Vassell catches Arthur Peters on the ankles. The referee warns Duncan Vassell to calm down! Arthur Peters stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.42
Duncan Vassell plays the ball forward to Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
15.10
Harry Milburn hits a low pass to Jason Jess. Jason Jess makes a great pass forward. Harry Milburn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.30
Harry Milburn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harry Milburn skips past Alfredo Rimondini! Harry Milburn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies wide!
20.17
Greg Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Harry Milburn collects the pass. Harry Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ben Impey is offside!
21.24
Niccolo Hurst decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Hurst sees Ledley Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Jacobs shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.13
Robert Whelan hits a low pass to Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Norman Carlton plays a scrappy one-two with Gerard Serredszum and advances towards the goal... Norman Carlton takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stan Scholes!
24.02
Aaron Crooks hits a low pass to Norman Carlton. Showing composure, Norman Carlton plays the ball forward to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters runs straight at the defence! Carl Watson comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
26.15
Alfredo Rimondini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
34.12
Stephen Hendry receives the ball from a throw-in from Ledley Jacobs. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs plays the ball forward to Fredrik McManaman who has made a great run into the box. Fredrik McManaman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Chris Bloomer reads it well. Fabulous stop!
36.36
With a delightful solo run, Niccolo Hurst stretches the opposition's defence. Niccolo Hurst edges inside the box! Niccolo Hurst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.18
Harry Milburn brings the ball forward. Harry Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum but the linesman indicates offside!
44.25
Seb Letizi catches Robert Whelan on the ankles. The referee calls over Seb Letizi and warns him to calm down! Robert Whelan runs off the knock.
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.58
Greg Marsden threads a neat ball through to Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton picks a pass forward to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stan Scholes. Excellent save.
51.39
Alfredo Rimondini flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Vassell who brings the ball under control. Duncan Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
55.22
Marc Adams plays the ball forward to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Rimondini.
57.07
Carl Watson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry controls it well on his chest. Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik McManaman who brings the ball under control. Fredrik McManaman shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
60.41
Wigan Athletic have made a substitution with Wes Wilson replacing Ben Impey .
61.42
Stephen Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Harry Milburn. The referee calls over Stephen Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Harry Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.04
Greg Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Whelan. Robert Whelan threads the ball through to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Watson.
65.52
Arthur Peters sees Norman Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.04
Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Wes Wilson collects the pass. Wes Wilson plays a quick one-two with Harry Milburn and rushes in on goal... Wes Wilson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.11
Marc Adams flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Crooks collects the pass. Aaron Crooks threads a neat ball through to Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson advances inside the box! Wes Wilson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
79.23
Marc Adams makes a probing pass to Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson takes it forward alone. Wes Wilson plays a one-two with Jason Jess and rushes in on goal... Wes Wilson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.53
Alfredo Rimondini takes a long throw-in. Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to Duncan Vassell. Duncan Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan Vassell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.51
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Simon Izzet controls it well on his chest. Simon Izzet makes a great pass forward. Duncan Vassell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.40
Marc Adams launches a long ball forward. Gerard Serredszum shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.35
Ledley Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi puts a great ball through. Fredrik McManaman runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton controls it well on his chest. Norman Carlton runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Norman Carlton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Stan Scholes. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

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

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
31.7%
42.7%
25.6%

Scorers
Gerard Serredszum 66
Duncan Vassell 82

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

Match Ratings
1.Chris Bloomer (GK)
6
2.Greg Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Robert Whelan (DEF)
6
4.Marc Adams (DEF)
7
5.Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6.Norman Carlton (MID)
9
7.Arthur Peters (MID)
7
8.Harry Milburn (MID)
8
9.Gerard Serredszum (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ben Impey (ATT)
6
11.Jason Jess (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes Wilson (ATT)
7
13.Nick Fowler (MID)
0
14.John Grant (DEF)
0

1.Stan Scholes (GK)
7
2.Ashley Lawrence (DEF)
6
3.Carl Watson (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Hurst (DEF)
7
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hendry (MID)yellow card
7
7.Duncan Vassell (MID)goal scored
8
8.Fredrik McManaman (ATT)
6
9.Seb Letizi (ATT)
6
10.Simon Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
6
 
12.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
0
13.Jo‘l Tamazout (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Montero (ATT)
0