Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 19,723 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Robert Upson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.18
0-0Danny Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks the ball forward to Richard Cope. Richard Cope runs straight at the defence! Richard Cope looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Nyarko easily smothers it!
6.05
With some swift thinking, Mervin Boertien plays the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Milla who gathers it comfortably.
9.08
0-0James Oakley comes in with a high challenge, catching Richard Cope with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Richard Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.47
Oleg Platt threads a neat ball through to Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin sees Mervin Boertien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Boertien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.37
0-0Felice Iannuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina threads the ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo hits a low pass to Julian Clegg. Some silky footwork from Julian Clegg provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.14
1-0Humphrey Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Gavin Kirkland passes the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien edges inside the box! Mervin Boertien looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Samuel Milla had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
27.39
Oleg Platt makes a simple pass to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Mick Lineker who takes it down. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felice Iannuzzi.
30.01
Felice Iannuzzi makes a simple pass to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman hits a low pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Some good footwork from Gabriel Molina provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.26
Julian Clegg passes the ball forward to Richard Cope. Richard Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
40.38
1-0Oleg Platt comes in with a late challenge on Julian Clegg. The referee warns Oleg Platt to calm down! Julian Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.40
Oleg Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Samuel Milla.
49.12
1-0Robert Upson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Garry Matteo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.41
Carlos Nascimento takes a quick throw-in, which Ernesto Vicente takes on the chest. Ernesto Vicente makes a simple pass to Richard Cope. Richard Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.16
1-1Bristol Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Sandro Inzaghi replacing Julian Clegg and Hugo Caminero replacing Gabriel Molina .
69.53
Danny Wiltord darts forward. Danny Wiltord makes a probing pass to Richard Cope. Richard Cope knocks the ball forward, putting Sandro Inzaghi through on goal. Sandro Inzaghi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.03
1-1Bristol Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
81.39
Eddy Blasi barges into Gavin Kirkland. The referee warns Eddy Blasi to calm down! Gavin Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.25
Mervin Boertien knocks the ball forward to Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Sandro Inzaghi sees space and advances. Sandro Inzaghi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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 Mervin Boertien of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Nyarko (GK)
6
2. Oleg Platt (DEF)
6
3. Humphrey Bakkati (DEF)
6
4. James Oakley (DEF)
3
5. Jody Shearer (MID)
6
6. Greg Dublin (MID)
6
7. Mervin Boertien (MID)
8
8. Robert Upson (MID)
6
9. Danny Mendez (ATT)
6
10. Mick Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Kirkland (ATT)
6
12. Rainer Seibert (DEF)
0
13. Alistair Summerbee (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Vieira (ATT)
0
1. Samuel Milla (GK)
6
2. Carlos Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Vicente (DEF)
6
4. Felice Iannuzzi (DEF)
6
5. Danny Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Richard Cope (MID)
7
7. Garry Matteo (MID)
7
8. Julian Clegg (MID)
6
9. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
7
10. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
6
11. Eddy Blasi (ATT)
6
12. Marcel Huber (DEF)
0
13. Sandro Inzaghi (DEF)
6
14. Hugo Caminero (MID)
6