Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
James MorrisonJames Morrison Armenio Parada Armenio Parada
Christos KyriakidisC. Kyriakidis81
G
1
G
76Anton GötzA. Götz
Luke GreavesL. Greaves72
D
2
D
72Robert GrayR. Gray
Dinu SavuD. Savu80
D
3
D
75Jermaine SmithJ. Smith
Richard BeckhamR. Beckham81
D
4
D
79Claus MyssingC. Myssing
Jason NevilleJ. Neville74
D
5
M
82Eugenio MorieroE. Moriero
Sylvain KeeganS. Keegan80
M
6
M
80Alistair WeaverA. Weaver
Jean-No‘l ModesteJ. Modeste81
M
captain7
M
87Morris BaileyM. Bailey
Alistair SummerbeeA. Summerbee78
M
8
M
79Jose VegaJ. Vega
Robert CookeR. Cooke80
A
9captain
A
76Trevor MurphyT. Murphy
Alexandre VieiraA. Vieira77
A
10
A
81Norman BestN. Best
Gavin KirklandG. Kirkland87
A
11
A
83Wes TerryW. Terry
 
Dean PottsD. Potts78
D
12
D
71Simon MasurS. Masur
Mervin BoertienM. Boertien94
M
13
M
76Talal BezzaiT. Bezzai
Mick LinekerM. Lineker89
A
14
A
85Morris MarrM. Marr

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Cambridge United. 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 Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cambridge United get the match underway!
8.07
Trevor Murphy clumsily knocks into Dinu Savu. The referee calls over Trevor Murphy and shows him a yellow card! Dinu Savu runs off the knock.
12.18
Dinu Savu flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Keegan controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Keegan makes a probing pass to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke plays a quick one-two with Jean-No‘l Modeste and rushes in on goal... Robert Cooke comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball strikes Robert Gray's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
13.15
Corner kick to Wigan Athletic. Alistair Summerbee chips it to the near post. Anton Götz scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
15.49
Richard Beckham launches a long ball forward. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.28
Dinu Savu sees Sylvain Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Keegan brings the ball forward. Sylvain Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myssing.
20.11
Sylvain Keegan flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Gavin Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but Anton Götz reads it well. Good save!
28.49
Jean-No‘l Modeste threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Kirkland!
36.10
Jermaine Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Morris Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.25
Jermaine Smith threads a neat ball through to Norman Best. Norman Best threads a neat ball through to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Wes Terry. Wes Terry directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.22
Morris Bailey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Morris Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance. Christos Kyriakidis gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic have changed their lineup with Mick Lineker replacing Gavin Kirkland. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
47.53
Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Götz who gathers it comfortably.
48.09
Jermaine Smith takes it forward alone. Jermaine Smith passes the ball forward but Alistair Weaver is offside!
53.59
Jermaine Smith hacks Jean-No‘l Modeste from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-No‘l Modeste hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.29
Richard Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Alexandre Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.52
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Talal Bezzai replacing Eugenio Moriero and Morris Marr replacing Wes Terry .
61.54
Sylvain Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.48
Jermaine Smith comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Vieira. The referee warns Jermaine Smith to calm down! Alexandre Vieira runs off the knock.
66.48
Free kick to Wigan Athletic just outside the area...
67.36
Alexandre Vieira takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
71.15
Jermaine Smith sees space and advances. Jermaine Smith threads a neat ball through to Morris Marr. Morris Marr shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
72.35
Alistair Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Marr. Morris Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Talal Bezzai. Talal Bezzai powers a header at goal. It's there!! Christos Kyriakidis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.17
Robert Gray threads the ball through to Jose Vega. Jose Vega flicks a high pass forward. Norman Best holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Best runs straight at the defence! Norman Best muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Christos Kyriakidis manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.53
Alistair Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Anton Götz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.01
Trevor Murphy hacks Sylvain Keegan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Trevor Murphy!! Sylvain Keegan stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Cambridge United
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.7%

Scorers
Gavin Kirkland 28
Alexandre Vieira 54
Wes Terry 39
Talal Bezzai 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Kirkland of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Christos Kyriakidis (GK)
6
2.Luke Greaves (DEF)
6
3.Dinu Savu (DEF)
6
4.Richard Beckham (DEF)
6
5.Jason Neville (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Keegan (MID)
6
7.Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID)
6
8.Alistair Summerbee (MID)
6
9.Robert Cooke (ATT)
7
10.Alexandre Vieira (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Gavin Kirkland (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dean Potts (DEF)
0
13.Mervin Boertien (MID)
0
14.Mick Lineker (ATT)
6

1.Anton Götz (GK)
6
2.Robert Gray (DEF)
6
3.Jermaine Smith (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Claus Myssing (DEF)
6
5.Eugenio Moriero (MID)
6
6.Alistair Weaver (MID)
6
7.Morris Bailey (MID)
7
8.Jose Vega (MID)
6
9.Trevor Murphy (ATT)red card
3
10.Norman Best (ATT)
6
11.Wes Terry (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Simon Masur (DEF)
0
13.Talal Bezzai (MID)goal scored
7
14.Morris Marr (ATT)
6