Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
| William Birkinshaw | William Birkinshaw | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kurt Seedorf | K. Seedorf |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Paul Scholes | P. Scholes | |||||||||
| Mauricio Torres | M. Torres |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Malcolm Gardner | M. Gardner | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Gento | J. Gento | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Ian Simonsen | I. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Shaun Barton | S. Barton | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Steve Armstrong | S. Armstrong | |||||||||
| François Dao | F. Dao |  | 26 | M | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Adam Scales | A. Scales | |||||||||
| Ivar Geerinckx | I. Geerinckx | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Tommy Jeffers | T. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Harvey Evans | H. Evans | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 |  | Armando Duka | A. Duka | |||||||||
| Richard Duberry | R. Duberry | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Danny Holloway | D. Holloway | |||||||||
| Markus Lorenz | M. Lorenz |  | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Tim Gascoigne | T. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Anthony Cottee | A. Cottee | | 42 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Brian Heskey | B. Heskey | |||||||||
| Stan Cadamarteri | S. Cadamarteri | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Andy Goldberg | A. Goldberg | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by 1Rai |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 4,782 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wigan Athletic and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Wigan Athletic and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
3.46
1-0François Dao chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.10
1-0Adam Scales threads the ball through to Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg plays a perfect one-two with Brian Heskey and rushes in on goal... Andy Goldberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.01
1-0Danny Holloway makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Holloway whips in a cross ball towards Brian Heskey. Brian Heskey directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kurt Seedorf manages to gather it comfortably.
16.25
Juan-Carlos Gento knocks the ball forward to Richard Duberry. Richard Duberry makes a simple pass to Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri plays a perfect one-two with Markus Lorenz and rushes in on goal... Stan Cadamarteri takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Scholes!
18.05
1-0Armando Duka kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Gascoigne. Tim Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Gento.
22.57
Ivar Geerinckx makes a probing pass to Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Gardner.
24.03
Ivar Geerinckx makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.49
Mauricio Torres makes a simple pass to Ivar Geerinckx. Ivar Geerinckx deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.53
Ivar Geerinckx kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.35
Harvey Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Lorenz. Markus Lorenz directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.57
Ivar Geerinckx takes it forward alone. Ivar Geerinckx shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Paul Scholes!
42.11
Steve Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Scales. Adam Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg shoots from distance but Kurt Seedorf is on top of it.
44.34
Adam Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Gascoigne. Tim Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Malcolm Gardner makes a simple pass to Tommy Jeffers. Tommy Jeffers sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Brian Heskey. Brian Heskey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Plymouth Argyle start the second half!
47.20
Harvey Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.36
1-0Danny Holloway clumsily knocks into François Dao. Danny Holloway is shown the yellow card! François Dao grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.04
1-0Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Plymouth Argyle's defence.
59.39
Ian Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Duka. Armando Duka knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Heskey. Brian Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kurt Seedorf who gathers it comfortably.
60.28
Armando Duka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Heskey. Brian Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.36
Tommy Jeffers chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Heskey. Brian Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Tim Gascoigne. Tim Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kurt Seedorf manages to gather it comfortably.
67.58
Malcolm Gardner advances with the ball. Malcolm Gardner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Gascoigne. Tim Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kurt Seedorf easily picks it out of the air!
69.29
Mauricio Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Evans. Harvey Evans sees a break and surges forward. Harvey Evans whips in a cross ball towards Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
71.32
Shaun Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivar Geerinckx. Ivar Geerinckx makes a probing pass to Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
72.01
1-0Shaun Barton catches Andy Goldberg on the ankles. The referee calls over Shaun Barton and warns him to calm down! Andy Goldberg runs off the knock.
73.02
Steve Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Scales. Adam Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Heskey. Brian Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kurt Seedorf who gathers it comfortably.
75.51
Steve Armstrong makes a probing pass to Tommy Jeffers. Tommy Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Gascoigne. Tim Gascoigne flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.54
Ivar Geerinckx knocks the ball forward to Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.23
Adam Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Goldberg. Andy Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Gascoigne. Tim Gascoigne powers a header at goal. Kurt Seedorf easily smothers it.
84.49
Ivar Geerinckx comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Jeffers. Ivar Geerinckx is warned by the referee! Tommy Jeffers stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.01
François Dao hacks Armando Duka from behind! François Dao is warned by the referee! Armando Duka grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.35
Harvey Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Cadamarteri. Stan Cadamarteri shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Harvey Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Cottee. Anthony Cottee shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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