Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 9,319 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic start the match!
3.30
0-1Arthur Peters sees a break and surges forward. Arthur Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.05
0-1With vision, Jason Newby laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack knocks the ball forward to Titus Patterson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.27
0-1Marc Adams hits a low pass to Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Burbage collects the pass. With great vision, Arthur Burbage plays the ball forward to Harry Milburn who has made a great run into the box. Harry Milburn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Mervin Sharpe.
16.45
Richard Power threads the ball through to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Chris Bloomer smothers it!
24.21
0-1Thierry Fowler hacks Harry Milburn from behind! The referee warns Thierry Fowler to calm down! Harry Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.47
0-1With a delightful solo run, Thierry Fowler stretches the opposition's defence. Thierry Fowler finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
27.49
Greg Marsden hits a low pass to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters threads a neat ball through to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn knocks the ball forward to Alberto Andrade but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.37
Gerard Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Andrade collects the pass. Alberto Andrade passes the ball forward but Gerard Serredszum is offside!
32.45
0-1Norman Carlton threads the ball through to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
36.28
Greg Marsden barges into Richard Power. The referee calls over Greg Marsden and warns him to calm down! Richard Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.36
Greg Marsden makes a probing pass to Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton plays a one-two with Gerard Serredszum and advances towards the goal... Norman Carlton takes a shot at goal but Mervin Sharpe is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
42.39
0-1Arthur Peters hacks Luke Carragher from behind! The referee calls over Arthur Peters and shows him a yellow card! Luke Carragher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Swansea City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Aaron Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters sees Harry Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Milburn makes a probing pass to Arthur Burbage but he's offside!
48.06
Arthur Peters threads a neat ball through to Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
51.37
With a delightful solo run, Richard Power stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Chris Bloomer manages to gather it.
55.12
0-1Arthur Peters threads a neat ball through to Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Burbage. David Ferguson catches Arthur Burbage on the ankles. Arthur Burbage appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
60.27
0-1Wigan Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Steve Summerbee replacing John Grant and Alan Grant replacing Gerard Serredszum .
66.11
Harry Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Andrade collects the pass. Alberto Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Burbage. Arthur Burbage shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Mervin Sharpe manages to keep it out.
69.53
Norman Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Andrade controls it well on his chest. Alberto Andrade knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alan Grant is offside!
75.32
Jason Newby threads the ball through to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack flicks a high ball forward to John Gordon who takes it down. John Gordon shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
78.19
Marc Adams sees Norman Carlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Carlton threads a neat ball through to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
79.52
John Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Jack collects the pass. Gavin Jack shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.31
Steve Summerbee plays the ball forward to Marc Adams. Marc Adams decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
87.35
Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Andrade controls it well on his chest. Alberto Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Burbage but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Marc Adams comes in with a late challenge on Luke Carragher. The referee calls over Marc Adams and warns him to calm down! Luke Carragher gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Arthur Peters of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mervin Sharpe (GK)
8
2. David Ferguson (DEF)
6
3. Jason Newby (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Oliveira (DEF)
6
5. Richard Hulme (MID)
6
6. Thierry Fowler (MID)
6
7. Richard Power (MID)
7
8. Luke Carragher (MID)
6
9. Gavin Jack (ATT)
7
10. John Gordon (ATT)
6
11. Titus Patterson (ATT)
6
12. Alan Goldberg (DEF)
0
13. Jermaine Dublin (MID)
0
14. Alex Thomson (GK)
0
1. Chris Bloomer (GK)
7
2. Greg Marsden (DEF)
7
3. Marc Adams (DEF)
7
4. John Grant (DEF)
6
5. Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Arthur Peters (MID)
9
7. Norman Carlton (MID)
8
8. Harry Milburn (MID)
6
9. Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
9
10. Arthur Burbage (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Andrade (ATT)
6
12. Wes Wilson (ATT)
0
13. Alan Grant (MID)
6
14. Steve Summerbee (DEF)
6