Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson James Morrison James Morrison
Gianni CastelliniG. Castellini70
G
1
G
62Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Cedric BakboordC. Bakboord59
D
2
D
65Brian SalakoB. Salako
Paul MannP. Mann63
D
3
D
68Luis FernandezL. Fernandez
Jonathan WainwrightJ. Wainwright65
D
4
D
58Max SturridgeM. Sturridge
Gavin LloydG. Lloyd63
D
5
D
58Armin StiepermannA. Stiepermann
Eoin MendoncaE. Mendonca72
M
captain6
M
72Arnold BomersA. Bomers
Delano KarelseD. Karelse63
M
7captain
M
66Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes
Wayne HitchcockW. Hitchcock60
M
8
A
68Mike CharltonM. Charlton
Kelvin WinterburnK. Winterburn62
A
9
A
66Jody GrayJ. Gray
Brendan ShearerB. Shearer66
A
10
A
69Michael FoxM. Fox
Craig InceC. Ince75
A
11
A
61Alejandro CarrascoA. Carrasco
 
Peter GowerP. Gower69
D
12
D
44Philipp SchnoorP. Schnoor
Phil WrightP. Wright48
M
13
M
56Gavin SounessG. Souness
Des HuckerbyD. Huckerby51
A
14
A
47Roberto LopezR. Lopez

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Moffat.


0.00
Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
2.26
Luis Fernandez runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Fernandez plays the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Fox. Michael Fox is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.07
Michael Fox hits a low pass to Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco edges inside the box! Alejandro Carrasco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
9.08
Luis Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Hitchcock. The referee brings Luis Fernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Wayne Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.09
Brian Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton makes a great pass forward. Arnold Bomers sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
15.58
Armin Stiepermann hacks Brendan Shearer from behind! Armin Stiepermann is given a warning by the referee! Brendan Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.18
Paul Mann makes a strong solo run forward. Paul Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Winterburn. Kelvin Winterburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
22.37
Rafael Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Jody Gray. Jody Gray plays a quick one-two with Arnold Bomers and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Jody Gray provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
26.02
Eoin Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Ince. Craig Ince shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
28.18
Eoin Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer shoots from long range. Gavin Meiklejohn effortlessly gets down and covers it.
30.54
Delano Karelse threads a neat ball through to Craig Ince. Craig Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Gavin Meiklejohn has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them level!
33.46
Wayne Hitchcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.02
Max Sturridge makes a probing pass to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.25
Luis Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers flicks a high ball forward to Mike Charlton who takes it down. Mike Charlton hits a low pass to Jody Gray. Some silky footwork from Jody Gray provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
44.15
Delano Karelse makes a beautiful solo run. Delano Karelse plays a one-two with Craig Ince and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Delano Karelse provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Gavin Meiklejohn is on top of it.
45.00
Jonathan Wainwright knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Hitchcock. Wayne Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to Brendan Shearer. Brendan Shearer shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
48.06
Rafael Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carrasco. Alejandro Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.58
Eoin Mendonca comes in with a late challenge on Armin Stiepermann. The referee brings Eoin Mendonca to one side and gives him a warning! Armin Stiepermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.47
Kelvin Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on Armin Stiepermann. The referee warns Kelvin Winterburn to calm down! Armin Stiepermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Des Huckerby replacing Brendan Shearer .
63.51
Luis Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Kelvin Winterburn. The referee brings Luis Fernandez to one side and gives him another warning! Kelvin Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.04
With great vision, Jonathan Wainwright plays the ball forward to Eoin Mendonca. Eoin Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Craig Ince. Craig Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Des Huckerby. Des Huckerby knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.19
Eoin Mendonca surges forward with the ball. Eoin Mendonca makes a probing pass to Delano Karelse. Delano Karelse threads the ball through into the box. Des Huckerby side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.16
Luis Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.50
Delano Karelse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Winterburn. Kelvin Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Mendonca. Eoin Mendonca connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.19
Eoin Mendonca sees space and advances. Eoin Mendonca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Stiepermann.
75.06
Eoin Mendonca makes a simple pass to Craig Ince. Craig Ince whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Mendonca. Eoin Mendonca powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.08
Arnold Bomers hacks Kelvin Winterburn from behind! The referee brings Arnold Bomers to one side and gives him a warning! Kelvin Winterburn runs off the knock.
78.30
Rafael Fernandes plays the ball forward to Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton knocks the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.42
Eoin Mendonca takes it forward alone. Eoin Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Delano Karelse flicks a high pass forward. Des Huckerby collects the pass. Des Huckerby shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Wigan Athletic
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%

Scorers
Brendan Shearer 31
Des Huckerby 66
Michael Fox 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Delano Karelse of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Gianni Castellini (GK)
6
2.Cedric Bakboord (DEF)
6
3.Paul Mann (DEF)
7
4.Jonathan Wainwright (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Lloyd (DEF)
6
6.Eoin Mendonca (MID)
8
7.Delano Karelse (MID)
9
8.Wayne Hitchcock (MID)
6
9.Kelvin Winterburn (ATT)
6
10.Brendan Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Craig Ince (ATT)
7
 
12.Peter Gower (DEF)
0
13.Phil Wright (MID)
0
14.Des Huckerby (ATT)goal scored
8

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