Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 9,835 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the first half underway!
4.49
0-0Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Steven Dernis controls it well on his chest. Steven Dernis makes a probing pass to Alfred Moss but he's offside!
6.58
0-0Neil Minto makes a probing pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.49
Abel Antunes sees Steven Dernis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Dernis makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Dernis shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
12.24
Quim Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.09
0-0Neil Minto catches Stanley Lua-Lua on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Minto and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Lua-Lua hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.00
0-0Norman Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Burbage. Arthur Burbage shoots from outside the area. Nico Nahrstedt gets down and covers it.
20.26
Arthur Burbage decides to run forward with the ball. Arthur Burbage controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Achille Pinzi through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Achille Pinzi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Nico Nahrstedt is on top of it.
21.37
0-0Jean-Guy Abbas kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Antunes. Abel Antunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Abel Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Sebastian Segarra comes in with a late challenge on Quim Reis. Quim Reis appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.28
Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Clive Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Clive Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.08
0-0Stanley Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Norman Carlton who brings the ball under control. Norman Carlton threads a neat ball through to Arthur Burbage. Arthur Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Westwood.
39.08
Clive Fletcher plays the ball forward to Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
40.04
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.17
Alfred Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Dernis. Steven Dernis shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
55.42
Dennis Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Banks. Simon Banks makes an attacking run forward. Simon Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Burbage but he's offside!
60.02
0-0Wigan Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Marc Adams replacing Stanley Lua-Lua and Nicolas Morales replacing Achille Pinzi .
63.50
Marc Adams launches a long ball forward. Ben Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.35
Barket Battles sees Alfred Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.59
0-1Steven Dernis darts forward. Steven Dernis lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.41
0-1Arthur Burbage clumsily knocks into Paul Westwood. The referee brings Arthur Burbage to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Westwood carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.17
Simon Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Morales. Nicolas Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Guy Abbas.
79.49
Jean-Guy Abbas flicks a high pass forward to Quim Reis who brings the ball under control. Quim Reis whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.42
Quim Reis receives the ball from a throw-in from Alfred Moss. Quim Reis threads a neat ball through to Neil Minto. Neil Minto shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
89.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garcia Duque Dani of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Chris Bloomer (GK)
7
2. Dennis Gray (DEF)
6
3. Stanley Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Segarra (DEF)
6
5. John Grant (DEF)
6
6. Clive Fletcher (MID)
6
7. Simon Banks (MID)
7
8. Norman Carlton (MID)
7
9. Ben Impey (ATT)
6
10. Arthur Burbage (ATT)
7
11. Achille Pinzi (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Morales (ATT)
6
13. Jason Dublin (MID)
0
14. Marc Adams (DEF)
6
1. Nico Nahrstedt (GK)
7
2. Carl Patterson (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Guy Abbas (DEF)
7
4. Paul Westwood (DEF)
6
5. Abel Antunes (DEF)
7
6. Barket Battles (MID)
6
7. Alfred Moss (MID)
6
8. Quim Reis (MID)
7
9. Steven Dernis (MID)
9
10. Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)
9
11. Neil Minto (ATT)
5
12. Tim Boertien (DEF)
0
13. Alfred Candela (MID)
0
14. Mohammed Douchez (ATT)
0