Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     ChelseaChelsea
James MorrisonJames Morrison Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn62
G
1captain
G
73Rainer WilkeR. Wilke
Brian SalakoB. Salako65
D
2
D
64Florent CatherineF. Catherine
Luis FernandezL. Fernandez68
D
3
D
77Rui VarelaR. Varela
Max SturridgeM. Sturridge58
D
4
D
67Greg LumsdonG. Lumsdon
Armin StiepermannA. Stiepermann58
D
5
D
69Malcolm ClemenceM. Clemence
Arnold BomersA. Bomers72
M
6
M
67Damien BallD. Ball
Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes66
M
captain7
M
56Chris BastinC. Bastin
Mike CharltonM. Charlton68
A
8
M
64Craig LaycockC. Laycock
Jody GrayJ. Gray66
A
9
A
55Max WiltordM. Wiltord
Michael FoxM. Fox69
A
10
A
54Ricardo MoralesR. Morales
Alejandro CarrascoA. Carrasco60
A
11
A
63Omer ClemenceO. Clemence
 
Philipp SchnoorP. Schnoor44
D
12
D
58Dale BarryD. Barry
Henry GalàsekH. Galàsek65
M
13
M
54Carlton SalakoC. Salako
Roberto LopezR. Lopez47
A
14
A
58Fernando CruzF. Cruz

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 19,112 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Moffat.


0.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the first half!
3.36
Rafael Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
4.47
Rui Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florent Catherine. Florent Catherine hits a low pass to Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Meiklejohn reads it well. Quality keeping!
9.00
Damien Ball threads a neat ball through to Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gavin Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
14.55
Max Sturridge makes a simple pass to Brian Salako. Brian Salako sees Alejandro Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Gray. Jody Gray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.19
Wigan Athletic are in full control of this game.
24.53
Craig Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Max Wiltord collects the pass. Max Wiltord plays a one-two with Omer Clemence and rushes in on goal... Max Wiltord shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Fernandes plays the ball forward to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rainer Wilke gets down and covers it.
28.47
Damien Ball makes a probing pass to Chris Bastin. Chris Bastin shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Gavin Meiklejohn manages to gather it comfortably.
30.44
Damien Ball makes a probing pass to Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Omer Clemence provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Omer Clemence! That brings them level!
33.32
With a delightful solo run, Rafael Fernandes stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Fernandes plays a scrappy one-two with Arnold Bomers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Fernandes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball cannons off Rui Varela, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
34.08
Arnold Bomers takes a quick corner, playing it short to Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton deftly flicks the ball on. Rainer Wilke scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
36.03
Alejandro Carrasco receives the ball from a throw-in from Luis Fernandez. Alejandro Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Fox. Michael Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Gray but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.05
Craig Laycock sees Omer Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Morales. Max Sturridge clumsily knocks into Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.18
Rafael Fernandes hits a low pass to Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Fox but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Rafael Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chelsea kick off the second half!
47.29
Rafael Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers skips past Damien Ball! Arnold Bomers cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
49.00
Florent Catherine comes in with a late challenge on Mike Charlton. The referee brings Florent Catherine to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.24
Rafael Fernandes makes a probing pass to Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.14
Craig Laycock knocks the ball forward to Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.13
Greg Lumsdon hits a low pass to Craig Laycock. Craig Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.56
Max Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Omer Clemence controls it well on his chest. Omer Clemence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Stiepermann.
69.57
Craig Laycock plays the ball forward to Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
83.43
Chris Bastin flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Morales controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
84.25
Craig Laycock plays the ball forward to Chris Bastin. Chris Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernandez.
85.52
Chris Bastin hits a low pass to Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales knocks the ball forward to Omer Clemence but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.51
Greg Lumsdon comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Fernandes. The referee warns Greg Lumsdon to calm down! Rafael Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Chelsea
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%

Scorers
Jody Gray 15
Rafael Fernandes 45
Mike Charlton 54
Omer Clemence 30, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Fernandes of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Brian Salako (DEF)
6
3.Luis Fernandez (DEF)
6
4.Max Sturridge (DEF)
6
5.Armin Stiepermann (DEF)
6
6.Arnold Bomers (MID)
7
7.Rafael Fernandes (MID)goal scored
9
8.Mike Charlton (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Jody Gray (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Michael Fox (ATT)
6
11.Alejandro Carrasco (ATT)
7
 
12.Philipp Schnoor (DEF)
0
13.Henry Galàsek (MID)
0
14.Roberto Lopez (ATT)
0

1.Rainer Wilke (GK)
7
2.Florent Catherine (DEF)
6
3.Rui Varela (DEF)
6
4.Greg Lumsdon (DEF)
6
5.Malcolm Clemence (DEF)
6
6.Damien Ball (MID)
6
7.Chris Bastin (MID)
6
8.Craig Laycock (MID)
6
9.Max Wiltord (ATT)
7
10.Ricardo Morales (ATT)
6
11.Omer Clemence (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dale Barry (DEF)
0
13.Carlton Salako (MID)
0
14.Fernando Cruz (ATT)
0