Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| James Morrison | James Morrison | Aleksandar Nikolov | Aleksandar Nikolov | ||||||||||||||||||
| Christos Kyriakidis | C. Kyriakidis |  | 84 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 80 |  | Vegard Soltvedt | V. Soltvedt | ||||||||
| Luke Greaves | L. Greaves |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Oliver Birkwald | O. Birkwald | |||||||||
| Brian Lumsdon | B. Lumsdon | | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 80 | | Adam Vassell | A. Vassell | |||||||||
| Nahuel Magana | N. Magana |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 77 |  | Martin Boban | M. Boban | |||||||||
| Sjaak Wisgerhof | S. Wisgerhof |  | 77 | D | | 5 | | M | 85 | | Shaun Godber | S. Godber | |||||||||
| Matthew Howells | M. Howells | | 85 | M | | 6 | | M | 82 | | David Lawton | D. Lawton | |||||||||
| Jean-No‘l Modeste | J. Modeste |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 88 | | Stephen Mendez | S. Mendez | |||||||||
| Robert Cooke | R. Cooke | | 83 | A | | 8 | | M | 82 | | Kemal Haynes | K. Haynes | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Pennant | V. Pennant |  | 74 | A | | 9 | | | A | 84 |  | Antonio Bento | A. Bento | ||||||||
| Alexandre Vieira | A. Vieira | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 | | Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | |||||||||
| Samir Turek | S. Turek | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 84 | | Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Dinu Savu | D. Savu |  | 81 | D | | 12 | | D | 73 | | Gary Allman | G. Allman | |||||||||
| Jody Shearer | J. Shearer | | 82 | M | | 13 | | M | 80 | | Marcel Vander | M. Vander | |||||||||
| Robert Upson | R. Upson | | 87 | M | | 14 | | A | 83 |  | Bernard Wome | B. Wome | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Reading. A crowd of 19,666 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off the first half!
3.22
0-0Luke Greaves brings the ball forward. Luke Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Turek. Samir Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant beats his man to it with a header. Vegard Soltvedt punches it away to safety.
4.25
Matthew Howells controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke makes a looping header on goal but somehow Vegard Soltvedt manages to keep it out.
15.55
Adam Vassell takes it forward alone. Adam Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Christos Kyriakidis!
21.35
1-0Matthew Howells hits a low pass to Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Vegard Soltvedt had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
24.12
Matthew Howells threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira cuts inside the box! Alexandre Vieira takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vegard Soltvedt manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.47
1-0Jean-No‘l Modeste comes in with a late challenge on David Lawton. Jean-No‘l Modeste is shown the yellow card! David Lawton runs off the knock.
32.19
Nahuel Magana threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira makes a simple pass to Samir Turek. Samir Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vegard Soltvedt with no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
38.05
Brian Lumsdon catches Stephen Mendez on the ankles. Brian Lumsdon is shown the yellow card! Stephen Mendez runs off the knock.
42.20
Sjaak Wisgerhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Howells advances inside the box! Matthew Howells shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
47.08
Jean-No‘l Modeste plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Vegard Soltvedt manages to gather it.
48.48
3-0David Lawton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes plays a one-two with Duarte Moutinho and rushes in on goal... Helder Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.44
3-0Sjaak Wisgerhof flicks a high pass forward. Jean-No‘l Modeste controls it well on his chest. Jean-No‘l Modeste flicks a high ball forward to Robert Cooke who takes it down. Robert Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.49
3-0Martin Boban hits a low pass to Stephen Mendez. Stephen Mendez threads a neat ball through to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento threads a neat ball through to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Brian Lumsdon.
57.17
3-0Stephen Mendez threads the ball through to Shaun Godber. Shaun Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes but the linesman indicates offside!
60.37
3-0Reading have made 2 substitutions with Marcel Vander replacing David Lawton and Bernard Wome replacing Helder Lopes .
61.45
Nahuel Magana pushes up the pitch. Nahuel Magana threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke advances inside the box! Robert Cooke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Vegard Soltvedt gets down and covers it.
65.23
Jean-No‘l Modeste chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Turek. Samir Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant makes a deft header but somehow Martin Boban happens to be in the right place to block it.
66.52
Adam Vassell threads a neat ball through to Marcel Vander. Marcel Vander sees Antonio Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Bento passes the ball forward to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bernard Wome!
69.55
Showing composure, Jean-No‘l Modeste laces a weighted ball forward to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells plays a one-two with Robert Cooke and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Matthew Howells provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
71.22
Stephen Mendez knocks the ball forward to Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Luke Greaves steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.40
Brian Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells controls it well on his chest. Matthew Howells whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Vegard Soltvedt is on top of it.
73.05
Matthew Howells brings the ball forward. Matthew Howells shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.01
Nahuel Magana flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Vieira who takes it down. Alexandre Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a convincing header. Vegard Soltvedt punches it away to safety.
77.57
Reading have made a substitution with Gary Allman replacing Martin Boban .
78.63
Brian Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Greaves. Luke Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.48
With imagination, Matthew Howells laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Pennant. Vincenzo Pennant beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.55
Oliver Birkwald clumsily knocks into Matthew Howells. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthew Howells hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.31
Shaun Godber makes a probing pass to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome puts a great ball through. Stephen Mendez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.10
Sjaak Wisgerhof makes a probing pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells makes a probing pass to Samir Turek. Samir Turek advances inside the box! Samir Turek takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vegard Soltvedt smothers it!
89.35
Marcel Vander knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Christos Kyriakidis!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
14
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
25.3%
45.8%
28.9%
Scorers
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. | Nahuel Magana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sjaak Wisgerhof (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Howells (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Robert Cooke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Pennant (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alexandre Vieira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Samir Turek (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dinu Savu (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Shearer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Upson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vegard Soltvedt (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birkwald (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Adam Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Shaun Godber (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kemal Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duarte Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcel Vander (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bernard Wome (ATT) | | 7 |