Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Wright | E. Wright |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Cristiano Andrade | C. Andrade | |||||||||
| Aaron Bastin | A. Bastin | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 |  | Alberto Velasco | A. Velasco | |||||||||
| Vadym Karavayev | V. Karavayev |  | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Titus Simonsen | T. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Greg Prior | G. Prior | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Paul Coppinger | P. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Marc Elliott | M. Elliott | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Ugo Mills | U. Mills | |||||||||
| Damien Venus | D. Venus | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 |  | Florian Weigel | F. Weigel | |||||||||
| Danny Wilcox | D. Wilcox | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Stanley Shields | S. Shields | |||||||||
| Rio Royce | R. Royce | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Steven Ward | S. Ward | |||||||||
| Steve Venus | S. Venus | | 57 | A | | 9 | | M | 53 | | Martin Perry | M. Perry | |||||||||
| James Drake | J. Drake | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Richard Bellamy | R. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Richard Wise | R. Wise | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Carlton Lee | C. Lee | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,931 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Steven Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee plays a perfect one-two with Richard Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Carlton Lee shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.39
0-0Florian Weigel chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy goes all the way! Richard Bellamy shoots from just inside the box but Eddie Wright is on top of it.
8.58
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.24
Paul Coppinger kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Shields. Stanley Shields knocks the ball forward to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.16
0-0Damien Venus catches Steven Ward on the ankles. The referee calls over Damien Venus and warns him to calm down! Steven Ward runs off the knock.
22.33
Rio Royce passes the ball forward to James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Venus. Steve Venus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Cristiano Andrade easily smothers it.
24.17
Greg Prior sees a break and surges forward. Greg Prior brings the ball forward. Greg Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.02
Steven Ward sees space and advances. Steven Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.51
Aaron Bastin passes the ball forward to Danny Wilcox. Danny Wilcox knocks the ball forward to James Drake. James Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise flicks the ball with his head. Cristiano Andrade easily smothers it.
34.05
Greg Prior makes a simple pass to Rio Royce. Rio Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Wise. Richard Wise goes all the way! Richard Wise rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
42.49
Stanley Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Stanley Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off the second half!
47.42
Titus Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Ward. Steven Ward knocks the ball forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from outside the area. Eddie Wright easily smothers it.
48.08
0-0Titus Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Shields. Stanley Shields knocks the ball forward to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Wright who gathers it comfortably.
49.40
Martin Perry takes it forward alone. Martin Perry whips in a cross ball towards Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.02
Martin Perry comes in with a late challenge on Damien Venus. The referee calls over Martin Perry and warns him to calm down! Damien Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.10
Rio Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Venus. Steve Venus whips in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.17
Marc Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Venus. Damien Venus knocks the ball forward to James Drake. James Drake goes all the way! James Drake tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.25
Danny Wilcox clumsily knocks into Stanley Shields. Danny Wilcox is warned by the referee! Stanley Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.51
0-1Steven Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.04
0-1Steven Ward sees space and advances. Steven Ward makes a probing pass to Richard Bellamy but he's offside!
84.09
Rio Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Wise. Richard Wise shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.40
Ugo Mills knocks the ball forward to Martin Perry. Martin Perry decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Perry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.03
Ugo Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Ward. Steven Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy goes all the way! Richard Bellamy rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Eddie Wright had no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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