Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Hull City | Hull City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Brian Cope | B. Cope |  | 37 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Marvin Kirkland | M. Kirkland | |||||||||
| David Newton | D. Newton | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Greg Venus | G. Venus | |||||||||
| Glynn Craddock | G. Craddock | | 39 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Patrick Mason | P. Mason | |||||||||
| Simon Hofer | S. Hofer |  | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Brian Robson | B. Robson | |||||||||
| Kieron Cadamarteri | K. Cadamarteri | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Simon George | S. George | |||||||||
| Jody Eustace | J. Eustace | | 35 | D | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Carl Platt | C. Platt | |||||||||
| Max Grimandi | M. Grimandi | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | John Windass | J. Windass | |||||||||
| Marios Faber | M. Faber | | 39 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Martin Boyd | M. Boyd | |||||||||
| Chris Bower | C. Bower | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 52 | | David Adams | D. Adams | |||||||||
| Ugo Collymore | U. Collymore | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Craig Prior | C. Prior | |||||||||
| Alun Bridge | A. Bridge | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Neil Merson | N. Merson | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,470 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the match!
2.54
0-0Hull City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.34
0-0Patrick Mason hacks Alun Bridge from behind! Patrick Mason is warned by the referee! Alun Bridge runs off the knock.
10.59
0-0Glynn Craddock threads the ball through to Max Grimandi. Max Grimandi passes the ball forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
12.12
Carl Platt makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Platt shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.08
1-0Marios Faber kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge shoots from distance. Alun Bridge scores for Wigan Athletic!!
18.52
Brian Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Platt. Carl Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Prior. Craig Prior shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.45
Chris Bower takes it forward alone. Chris Bower shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.16
1-0Carl Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Merson. Neil Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Brian Cope.
32.33
Jody Eustace threads the ball through to Marios Faber. Marios Faber threads the ball through to Ugo Collymore. Ugo Collymore shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.51
1-0Brian Robson makes a simple pass to John Windass. John Windass knocks the ball forward to Neil Merson. Neil Merson passes the ball forward but Craig Prior is offside!
38.35
Martin Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Merson. Neil Merson knocks in a cross ball towards David Adams. David Adams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Hull City kick off the second half!
49.08
Marios Faber advances with the ball. Marios Faber makes a probing pass to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.48
Jody Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Bower. Chris Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.09
1-1Max Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
65.37
John Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Merson. Neil Merson shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.11
Chris Bower advances with the ball. Chris Bower shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.53
Martin Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Prior. Craig Prior plays a perfect one-two with Neil Merson and rushes in on goal... Craig Prior takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.23
Hull City are easily keeping Wigan Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.02
Carl Platt comes in with a late challenge on Chris Bower. Carl Platt is warned by the referee! Chris Bower stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.35
Kieron Cadamarteri decides to run forward with the ball. Kieron Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.37
Brian Robson hits it upfield. Neil Merson shoots from distance. Brian Cope is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.23
Marios Faber flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
29.1%
47.7%
23.3%
Scorers
| Alun Bridge 15 | David Adams 38 Craig Prior 72 Neil Merson 85 |