Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Luke KerrLuke Kerr James Morrison James Morrison
Noel HenryN. Henry65
G
1
G
62Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Sjaak WilnisS. Wilnis51
D
2
D
65Brian SalakoB. Salako
Jacob MossJ. Moss63
D
3
D
68Luis FernandezL. Fernandez
Vincenzo LorenzV. Lorenz64
D
4
D
58Max SturridgeM. Sturridge
Kevin BrightonK. Brighton60
M
5
D
58Armin StiepermannA. Stiepermann
Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky58
M
6
M
65Henry GalàsekH. Galàsek
Spencer PriorS. Prior55
M
7captain
M
72Arnold BomersA. Bomers
Lee HaynesL. Haynes50
M
captain8
A
68Mike CharltonM. Charlton
Spencer BarmbyS. Barmby66
A
9
A
66Jody GrayJ. Gray
Ugo ParkerU. Parker60
A
10
A
69Michael FoxM. Fox
Stanley WardS. Ward58
A
11
A
61Alejandro CarrascoA. Carrasco
 
Said MonteiroS. Monteiro59
M
12
D
44Philipp SchnoorP. Schnoor
Jose Del SolJ. Del Sol56
G
13
M
56Gavin SounessG. Souness
Dale TilerD. Tiler44
D
14
A
47Roberto LopezR. Lopez

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 18,133 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Thompson.


0.00
Arsenal start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.53
Henry Galàsek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers puts a great ball through. Michael Fox runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.28
Vincenzo Lorenz passes the ball forward to Kevin Brighton. Kevin Brighton hits a low pass to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.56
Arnold Bomers advances with the ball. Arnold Bomers whips in a cross ball towards Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Noel Henry had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
12.18
With imagination, Sjaak Wilnis plays the ball forward to Spencer Prior. Spencer Prior plays a scrappy one-two with Luke Konchesky and stumbles forward towards the goal... Spencer Prior muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.55
Jacob Moss flicks a high pass forward to Luke Konchesky who brings the ball under control. Luke Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Stanley Ward. Stanley Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Gavin Meiklejohn.
18.51
Luke Konchesky darts forward. Luke Konchesky shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
20.48
Stanley Ward catches Arnold Bomers on the ankles. Stanley Ward is shown the yellow card! Arnold Bomers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.15
Armin Stiepermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Carrasco who takes it down. Alejandro Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Mike Charlton. Mike Charlton heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.16
Under pressure, Vincenzo Lorenz clears the ball far upfield. Spencer Barmby threads the ball through to Stanley Ward but he's offside!
34.08
Luke Konchesky makes a probing pass to Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Barmby but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.34
Jacob Moss makes a simple pass to Spencer Prior. With imagination, Spencer Prior plays the ball forward to Lee Haynes. Lee Haynes knocks the ball forward to Spencer Barmby but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.21
Brian Salako flicks a high pass forward. Armin Stiepermann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Stiepermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Gray. Jody Gray shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
44.16
Armin Stiepermann catches Ugo Parker on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Parker runs off the knock.
45.00
Armin Stiepermann makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Stiepermann makes a probing pass to Michael Fox. Michael Fox shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
47.58
Luke Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker rushes past Armin Stiepermann! Ugo Parker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
48.31
Sjaak Wilnis sees Luke Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Luke Konchesky plays the ball forward to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
49.51
Armin Stiepermann sees a break and surges forward. Armin Stiepermann chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers threads the ball through to Alejandro Carrasco but he's offside!
51.53
Luis Fernandez barges into Spencer Prior. Luis Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Spencer Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.46
Jacob Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Haynes. Lee Haynes darts forward. Lee Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.01
Spencer Barmby receives the ball from a throw-in from Luke Konchesky. Spencer Barmby threads a neat ball through to Luke Konchesky. Luke Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Meiklejohn effortlessly smothers it!
55.12
Spencer Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Parker. Ugo Parker passes the ball forward but Stanley Ward is offside!
57.10
Kevin Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby passes the ball forward to Stanley Ward. Stanley Ward strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.45
Brian Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Fox. Michael Fox plays a one-two with Mike Charlton and advances towards the goal... Michael Fox strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.19
Luis Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Bomers. Arnold Bomers threads a neat ball through to Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek rushes past Sjaak Wilnis! Henry Galàsek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
67.04
Luke Konchesky makes a probing pass to Lee Haynes. Lee Haynes rushes past Brian Salako! Some good footwork from Lee Haynes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Luis Fernandez, going wide.
69.26
Arnold Bomers clumsily knocks into Kevin Brighton. Arnold Bomers is warned by the referee! Kevin Brighton runs off the knock.
71.15
Arnold Bomers threads the ball through to Henry Galàsek. Henry Galàsek makes a great pass forward. Mike Charlton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.07
Luke Konchesky makes a simple pass to Spencer Prior. Spencer Prior makes a pass forward but Ugo Parker makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
81.28
Max Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Carrasco plays a scrappy one-two with Arnold Bomers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alejandro Carrasco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Vincenzo Lorenz is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Wigan Athletic
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
5
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
20%
40%
40%

Scorers
Henry Galàsek 10
Mike Charlton 22
Michael Fox 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Galàsek of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Noel Henry (GK)
6
2.Sjaak Wilnis (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Moss (DEF)
6
4.Vincenzo Lorenz (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Brighton (MID)
6
6.Luke Konchesky (MID)
8
7.Spencer Prior (MID)
7
8.Lee Haynes (MID)
6
9.Spencer Barmby (ATT)
6
10.Ugo Parker (ATT)
6
11.Stanley Ward (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Said Monteiro (MID)
0
13.Jose Del Sol (GK)
0
14.Dale Tiler (DEF)
0

1.Gavin Meiklejohn (GK)
8
2.Brian Salako (DEF)
6
3.Luis Fernandez (DEF)
6
4.Max Sturridge (DEF)
6
5.Armin Stiepermann (DEF)yellow card
7
6.Henry Galàsek (MID)goal scored
9
7.Arnold Bomers (MID)
8
8.Mike Charlton (ATT)goal scored
9
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