Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Christos KyriakidisC. Kyriakidis81
G
1
G
67Guillermo MorenoG. Moreno
Luke GreavesL. Greaves73
D
2
D
72Scott BoothS. Booth
Brian LumsdonB. Lumsdon73
D
3
D
68Matt HopkinM. Hopkin
Richard BeckhamR. Beckham81
D
4
D
67Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Jason NevilleJ. Neville74
D
5
M
63Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Gregorio CarrascoG. Carrasco71
M
6captain
M
61Matt BradyM. Brady
Matthew HowellsM. Howells80
M
captain7
M
60David BurleyD. Burley
Robert UpsonR. Upson86
M
8
M
60Gavin RaeG. Rae
Robert CookeR. Cooke80
A
9
A
68John MasonJ. Mason
Alexandre VieiraA. Vieira77
A
10
A
65Neil MatteoN. Matteo
Vincenzo PennantV. Pennant72
A
11
A
60Felice BiagioniF. Biagioni
 
Dinu SavuD. Savu80
D
12
G
65Billy DavidsonB. Davidson
Jean-No‘l ModesteJ. Modeste81
M
13
D
65Gavin NivenG. Niven
Mick LinekerM. Lineker89
A
14
D
64Guido AmbrosinoG. Ambrosino

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,853 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.13
Jason Neville knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lumsdon. Brian Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.16
Gregorio Carrasco makes a simple pass to Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira plays a quick one-two with Matthew Howells and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Vieira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandre Vieira!
26.15
Matthew Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.10
Luke Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Guillermo Moreno gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
34.44
David Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Neville.
36.47
Matt Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Brady but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.32
Seeing a gap ahead, David Burley plays the ball forward to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Felice Biagioni provides some space. He shoots at goal. Christos Kyriakidis gets down and covers it.
44.17
Richard Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Upson. Robert Upson threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
53.33
Jason Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells makes a probing pass to Robert Upson. Robert Upson threads the ball through to Vincenzo Pennant but he's offside!
55.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.44
Brian Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Vieira who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Vieira shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
61.33
Matthew Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.31
Gregorio Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Johnstone.
67.27
With imagination, Robert Upson laces a weighted ball forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Robert Upson through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Robert Upson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Guillermo Moreno manages to gather it.
69.08
Brian Lumsdon picks a pass forward to Robert Upson. Robert Upson passes the ball forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke shoots from 25 yards. Guillermo Moreno gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
72.15
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward. David Burley collects the pass. David Burley flicks a high pass forward. Neil Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Matteo shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
78.25
Robert Upson hacks Scott Booth from behind! Robert Upson is warned by the referee! Scott Booth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.25
Robert Upson receives the ball from a throw-in from Gregorio Carrasco. Robert Upson threads the ball through to Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira hits a low pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells tries a spectacular strike. Matthew Howells scores for Wigan Athletic!!
84.06
Jason Neville picks a pass forward to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Johnstone.
85.52
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Matt Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Brady threads a neat ball through to Felice Biagioni. Felice Biagioni shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
87.16
Matt Brady runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Brady knocks in a cross ball towards David Burley. Brian Lumsdon comes in with a late challenge on David Burley. David Burley appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
89.17
Matt Brady flicks a high pass forward to David Burley who brings the ball under control. David Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Mason but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Richard Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Jason Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Neville threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Alexandre Vieira 22
Vincenzo Pennant 61
Matthew Howells 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Howells of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Christos Kyriakidis (GK)
6
2.Luke Greaves (DEF)
6
3.Brian Lumsdon (DEF)
6
4.Richard Beckham (DEF)
6
5.Jason Neville (DEF)
6
6.Gregorio Carrasco (MID)
7
7.Matthew Howells (MID)goal scored
9
8.Robert Upson (MID)
6
9.Robert Cooke (ATT)
6
10.Alexandre Vieira (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Vincenzo Pennant (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dinu Savu (DEF)
0
13.Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID)
0
14.Mick Lineker (ATT)
0

1.Guillermo Moreno (GK)
7
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
7
3.Matt Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
7
5.Garry Mcallister (MID)
6
6.Matt Brady (MID)
7
7.David Burley (MID)
6
8.Gavin Rae (MID)
6
9.John Mason (ATT)
6
10.Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Felice Biagioni (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Davidson (GK)
0
13.Gavin Niven (DEF)
0
14.Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0