Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| James Morrison | James Morrison | Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | ||||||||||||||||||
| Christos Kyriakidis | C. Kyriakidis |  | 81 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Vegard Soltvedt | V. Soltvedt | |||||||||
| Nikos Kouris | N. Kouris | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Oliver Birkwald | O. Birkwald | |||||||||
| Dean Potts | D. Potts |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 80 | | Adam Vassell | A. Vassell | |||||||||
| James Oakley | J. Oakley | | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 |  | Martin Boban | M. Boban | |||||||||
| Dinu Savu | D. Savu |  | 80 | D | | 5 | | M | 85 | | Scott Mccann | S. Mccann | |||||||||
| Mervin Boertien | M. Boertien | | 94 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 80 | | David Lawton | D. Lawton | ||||||||
| Jean-No‘l Modeste | J. Modeste |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 86 | | Stephen Mendez | S. Mendez | |||||||||
| Alistair Summerbee | A. Summerbee | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 79 | | Ian Fenton | I. Fenton | |||||||||
| Markus Witte | M. Witte | | 80 | A | | 9 | | | A | 84 |  | Antonio Bento | A. Bento | ||||||||
| Mick Lineker | M. Lineker | | 89 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 | | Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | |||||||||
| Alexandre Vieira | A. Vieira | | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 | | Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Jason Neville | J. Neville | | 73 | D | | 12 | | D | 73 | | David Kirkland | D. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Sylvain Keegan | S. Keegan | | 80 | M | | 13 | | M | 78 |  | Diego Di Cara | D. Di Cara | |||||||||
| Samir Turek | S. Turek | | 70 | A | | 14 | | A | 77 | | John Bishop | J. Bishop | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a simple pass to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.38
0-1David Lawton flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Moutinho who takes it down. Duarte Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.36
0-1Stephen Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
16.22
With vision, Dinu Savu plays the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien threads the ball through to Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vegard Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.03
James Oakley makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, James Oakley plays the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
21.18
Martin Boban kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Lopes. With some swift thinking, Helder Lopes plays the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Reading are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.20
0-1James Oakley threads a neat ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boertien collects the pass. Mervin Boertien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.46
Oliver Birkwald sees Scott Mccann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Bento controls it well on his chest. Antonio Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
27.32
Dean Potts flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Boertien who brings the ball under control. Mervin Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste finds some space and shoots from distance. Vegard Soltvedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.22
0-1Oliver Birkwald clumsily knocks into Alistair Summerbee. The referee calls over Oliver Birkwald and warns him to calm down! Alistair Summerbee stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.52
James Oakley threads a neat ball through to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Jean-No‘l Modeste controls it well on his chest. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.06
Mervin Boertien flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Vieira who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Mick Lineker controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Mick Lineker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.04
1-1Mick Lineker catches Oliver Birkwald on the ankles. The referee calls over Mick Lineker and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Birkwald carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.35
Alistair Summerbee sees Mervin Boertien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Boertien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Reading kicking off!
57.11
James Oakley darts forward. James Oakley sees a break and surges forward. James Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
60.01
1-1Reading have made 3 substitutions with David Kirkland replacing Martin Boban, Diego Di Cara replacing David Lawton and John Bishop replacing Helder Lopes .
61.07
Dean Potts plays the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien sees Alistair Summerbee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Summerbee lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.25
Scott Mccann advances with the ball. Scott Mccann whips in a cross ball towards John Bishop. John Bishop directs the ball goalwards with his head. Christos Kyriakidis didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.36
Dinu Savu threads a neat ball through to Dean Potts. Dean Potts flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Vieira collects the pass. Alexandre Vieira shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Vegard Soltvedt keeps it out!
67.45
James Oakley hits a low pass to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien threads a neat ball through to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Vegard Soltvedt. Excellent save.
69.15
Dean Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Markus Witte. Markus Witte shoots from distance but somehow Vegard Soltvedt manages to keep it out.
71.10
Diego Di Cara chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton shoots from 25 yards but Christos Kyriakidis is on top of it.
72.38
2-1Dean Potts threads the ball through to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Witte but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.34
James Oakley threads a neat ball through to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee decides to run forward with the ball. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Birkwald.
87.40
Mick Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira makes a great pass forward. Markus Witte runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.48
Alistair Summerbee makes a run forward as Jean-No‘l Modeste takes the throw-in. Alistair Summerbee skillfully chests the ball down. Alistair Summerbee plays the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Lineker but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
26.2%
41.2%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Vieira of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christos Kyriakidis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nikos Kouris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Potts (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | James Oakley (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Dinu Savu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mervin Boertien (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alistair Summerbee (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Markus Witte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mick Lineker (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 11. | Alexandre Vieira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jason Neville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Keegan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samir Turek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vegard Soltvedt (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ian Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Bento (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duarte Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Di Cara (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |