Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alen Sladakovic | A. Sladakovic |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Steve Lee | S. Lee | |||||||||
| Craig Duberry | C. Duberry | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Dennis Cooke | D. Cooke | |||||||||
| Andrez Matteazzi | A. Matteazzi |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Gilles Jess | G. Jess | |||||||||
| Carlos Marquez | C. Marquez |  | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Mark Luzhny | M. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Steve Todd | S. Todd | | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Jamie Banks | J. Banks | |||||||||
| Gavin Potts | G. Potts | | 66 | M | | 6 | | D | 39 | | Arthur Thompson | A. Thompson | |||||||||
| Jamie Froggatt | J. Froggatt | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Billy Bishop | B. Bishop | |||||||||
| Ian Collymore | I. Collymore | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Alexander Deane | A. Deane | |||||||||
| Ronnie Nijkamp | R. Nijkamp |  | 71 | A | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Danny Youds | D. Youds | |||||||||
| Ian Defoe | I. Defoe | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Gavin Peters | G. Peters | |||||||||
| Jason Robson | J. Robson | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Carl Whelan | C. Whelan | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play Blackpool in this league cup game. A crowd of 11,392 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackpool kick off!
6.01
0-0Andrez Matteazzi passes the ball forward to Jamie Froggatt. Jamie Froggatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Banks.
8.29
0-0Alexander Deane knocks the ball forward to Gavin Peters. Gavin Peters plays a perfect one-two with Carl Whelan and rushes in on goal... Gavin Peters shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Alen Sladakovic!
9.39
Jamie Froggatt passes the ball forward to Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Jess.
10.53
0-0Ian Collymore hacks Billy Bishop from behind! The referee calls over Ian Collymore and warns him to calm down! Billy Bishop runs off the knock.
15.19
Steve Todd makes a probing pass to Ronnie Nijkamp. Ronnie Nijkamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.19
Carlos Marquez sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.08
0-0Andrez Matteazzi sees space and advances. Andrez Matteazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Robson but the linesman indicates offside!
22.51
0-0Craig Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Carl Whelan. Craig Duberry is shown the yellow card! Carl Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.31
1-0Gavin Potts threads the ball through to Jason Robson. Jason Robson whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Nijkamp. Ronnie Nijkamp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.02
Gavin Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.16
Steve Todd knocks the ball forward to Jason Robson. Jason Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.26
1-0Alexander Deane takes it forward alone. Alexander Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Whelan. Carl Whelan takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.49
Gavin Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Robson. Jason Robson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
34.57
Billy Bishop threads the ball through to Gavin Peters. Gavin Peters goes all the way! Gavin Peters makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.08
Alexander Deane makes a simple pass to Carl Whelan. Carl Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alen Sladakovic who gathers it comfortably.
44.20
Arthur Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Youds. Danny Youds surges forward with the ball. Danny Youds makes a simple pass to Carl Whelan. Carl Whelan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
47.38
Craig Duberry passes the ball forward to Steve Todd. Steve Todd knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Robson. Jason Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Steve Lee has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.14
Carlos Marquez surges forward with the ball. Carlos Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Lee who gathers it comfortably.
66.49
Ian Collymore decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Collymore lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.06
Billy Bishop chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Peters. Gavin Peters shoots from outside the area. Alen Sladakovic is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.35
Steve Todd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Robson. Jason Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Lee who gathers it comfortably.
79.07
2-2Wigan Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.22
Jamie Froggatt sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Ian Defoe. Ian Defoe powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
87.20
Jamie Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Jason Robson. Jason Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Lee who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ronnie Nijkamp 24 Ian Defoe 47 | Carl Whelan 44 Gavin Peters 72 |