Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Dilbert |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 20,813 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wigan Athletic and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Wigan Athletic and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off the first half!
2.53
0-0Dean Potts threads the ball through to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien brings the ball forward. Mervin Boertien knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Diego Peralta!
3.27
Branko Damman flicks a high pass forward. Joe Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham makes a convincing header but is denied by Christos Kyriakidis. Excellent save.
4.11
Dean Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien makes a simple pass to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker cuts inside the box! Mick Lineker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Diego Peralta!
6.35
Dinu Savu hits a low pass to Sylvain Keegan. Sylvain Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Diego Peralta comfortably picks it out of the air!
8.40
0-0Rio Burgess makes a beautiful solo run. Rio Burgess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikos Kouris.
9.29
Sylvain Keegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.35
0-0James Oakley passes the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Boertien knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Neil Hitchcock catches Gavin Kirkland on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
15.34
Dean Potts flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Keegan who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Keegan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sylvain Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Peralta who gathers it comfortably.
16.51
0-0Mervin Boertien sees space and advances. Mervin Boertien advances inside the box! Del Drake comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.33
Branko Damman sees space and advances. Branko Damman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Oakley.
26.47
1-0Nikos Kouris chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boertien collects the pass. Mervin Boertien whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.27
Vicente Velasco makes a probing pass to Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Christos Kyriakidis comfortably gets down and covers it.
34.17
Mervin Boertien knocks the ball forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Kirkland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.16
Jean-No‘l Modeste threads a neat ball through to Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
2-0Del Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Branko Damman. Branko Damman hits a low pass to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Liverpool start the second half!
51.01
Jean-No‘l Modeste threads a neat ball through to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Diego Peralta smothers it!
53.17
2-0Vicente Velasco clumsily knocks into Jean-No‘l Modeste. The referee calls over Vicente Velasco and warns him to calm down! Jean-No‘l Modeste runs off the knock.
54.23
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Rio Burgess plays the ball forward to Alan Merson. Alan Merson shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
59.38
Rio Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Merson. Alan Merson shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Christos Kyriakidis.
60.54
2-0Liverpool have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Grondin replacing Joe Campbell and André Romo replacing Vicente Velasco .
61.60
Mervin Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Keegan. Sylvain Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Diego Peralta punches it away to safety.
63.27
With great vision, Sylvain Keegan plays the ball forward to Markus Witte. Markus Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Diego Peralta. Excellent save.
66.10
Mervin Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.21
Jean-No‘l Modeste threads the ball through to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland rushes past Neil Hitchcock! Gavin Kirkland cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Diego Peralta effortlessly gets down and covers it.
71.34
Neil Hitchcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Branko Damman. Branko Damman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christos Kyriakidis who gathers it comfortably.
72.45
Neil Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, André Romo. André Romo chips the ball to his team mate, Branko Damman. Branko Damman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Oakley.
75.13
James Oakley sees Sylvain Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.14
Liverpool have made a substitution with Marvin Copping replacing Rio Burgess .
81.25
Del Drake passes the ball forward to Branko Damman. Branko Damman tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
84.36
Marvin Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, André Romo. André Romo lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nigel Grondin scores for Liverpool!!
87.56
Dinu Savu sees Gavin Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Kirkland makes a probing pass between the defence to Markus Witte. Markus Witte takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Marvin Copping makes a beautiful pass to the feet of André Romo. André Romo knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Grondin. Nigel Grondin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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
| Gavin Kirkland 26, 34 | Nigel Grondin 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Kirkland of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christos Kyriakidis (GK)
7
2. Nikos Kouris (DEF)
6
3. Dean Potts (DEF)
6
4. James Oakley (DEF)
7
5. Dinu Savu (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Keegan (MID)
7
7. Mervin Boertien (MID)
9
8. Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID)
6
9. Markus Witte (ATT)
6
10. Mick Lineker (ATT)
7
11. Gavin Kirkland (ATT)
10
12. Jason Neville (DEF)
0
13. Alistair Summerbee (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Vieira (ATT)
0
1. Diego Peralta (GK)
8
2. Philip Lassiter (DEF)
6
3. Del Drake (DEF)
6
4. Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6. Vicente Velasco (MID)
6
7. Branko Damman (MID)
7
8. Rio Burgess (MID)
6
9. Adam Beckham (ATT)
6
10. Alan Merson (ATT)
6
11. Joe Campbell (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Grondin (ATT)
7
13. André Romo (MID)
6
14. Marvin Copping (MID)
6