Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off the first half!
2.03
1-0David Wilke hits a low pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Salmon. Fredrik Salmon heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.16
1-0Harry Milburn takes a quick throw-in. Arthur Peters makes a probing pass to Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton passes the ball forward but Gerard Serredszum is offside!
8.37
1-0David Wilke brings the ball forward. David Wilke makes a probing pass to George Haynes. George Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Blanco. Alfredo Blanco makes a deft header but it is miles over!
9.35
Robert Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Jason Jess controls it well on his chest. Jason Jess runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Jason Jess provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Simon Eustace has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.51
1-1Robert Whelan darts forward. Robert Whelan passes the ball forward to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.23
Robert Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton makes a simple pass to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
20.58
With vision, Robert Whelan laces a weighted ball forward to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.52
1-1Robert Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters plays a scrappy one-two with Wes Wilson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart McGrory barges into Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
27.41
Des Ince hits a low pass to Greg Marsden. With a delightful solo run, Greg Marsden stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Marsden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.36
1-1Fredrik Salmon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fredrik Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.31
Harry Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Jess. Jason Jess whips in a cross ball towards Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Peter Mccann replacing Michael Delaney, Patricio Carcedo replacing Stuart McGrory and Gareth Potts replacing Jonathan Giacchetta. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic switch their defence play to Offside Trap and their midfield play to Push Forward and their attack play to Short Plays and their overall play to Short Passing. Wigan Athletic switch their attack play to Shoot From Distance.
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off!
47.24
1-2Norman Carlton catches Gareth Potts on the ankles. The referee calls over Norman Carlton and warns him to calm down! Gareth Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.24
David Wilke chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Blanco collects the pass. Alfredo Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Chagot. Alexander Chagot gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.12
Arthur Peters threads a neat ball through to Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Norman Carlton is offside!
60.34
2-2Wigan Athletic have made a substitution with Ben Impey replacing Wes Wilson .
63.38
Gareth Potts darts forward. Gareth Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Haynes but the linesman indicates offside!
65.04
Arthur Peters threads a neat ball through to Ben Impey. Ben Impey shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
71.20
Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Jason Jess collects the pass. Jason Jess shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Simon Eustace smothers it!
72.50
Harry Milburn makes a probing pass to Jason Jess. Jason Jess whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum makes a looping header on goal. Simon Eustace is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.41
Fredrik Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo shoots from long range. Chris Bloomer gets down and covers it.
77.11
Patricio Carcedo makes a probing pass to Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts plays a quick one-two with George Haynes and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Gareth Potts provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.39
With imagination, Gareth Potts plays the ball forward to Alexander Chagot. Alexander Chagot rushes past Robert Whelan! Alexander Chagot comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.01
3-3Des Ince barges into Patricio Carcedo. The referee calls over Des Ince and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.34
Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton collects the pass. Norman Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Simon Eustace.
88.28
3-3Norman Carlton takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Greg Marsden provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Peter Mccann's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
89.24
3-3Norman Carlton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Fredrik Salmon reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
31.9%
44.4%
23.6%
Scorers
| Fredrik Salmon 2 Alexander Chagot 48, 81 | Jason Jess 9 Wes Wilson 42 Gerard Serredszum 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Jess of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Eustace (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michael Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fredrik Salmon (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Stuart McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Giacchetta (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexander Chagot (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | George Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patricio Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gareth Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Chris Bloomer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Greg Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Whelan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Des Ince (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Aaron Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Carlton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Peters (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harry Milburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerard Serredszum (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Wes Wilson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jason Jess (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ben Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nick Fowler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Grant (DEF) | 0 | |