Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 18,507 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
0-0James Oakley knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
4.37
0-0Alistair Summerbee sees Mick Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Lineker shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
6.49
0-0Mervin Boertien flicks a high ball forward to Markus Witte who takes it down. Markus Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
9.39
Jean-No‘l Modeste sees Mervin Boertien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Boertien shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
12.10
With vision, Jean-No‘l Modeste plays the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.26
With imagination, Dominic Mcallister plays the ball forward to Leon George. Leon George makes a simple pass to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Christos Kyriakidis keeps it out!
20.08
0-0Tony Wallwork catches Dean Potts on the ankles. Tony Wallwork is shown the yellow card! Dean Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.31
0-0Chaabane Kermali hacks Mick Lineker from behind! The referee calls over Chaabane Kermali and warns him to calm down! Mick Lineker runs off the knock.
24.43
Dinu Savu clumsily knocks into Alberto Campbell. The referee warns Dinu Savu to calm down! Alberto Campbell runs off the knock.
26.00
Leon George hits a low pass to Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.24
Dominic Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Leon George collects the pass. Leon George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christos Kyriakidis who gathers it comfortably.
32.11
James Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.26
Mervin Boertien hits a low pass to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee whips in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.28
Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Witte. Markus Witte shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Dominic Mcallister barges into Markus Witte. Dominic Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Markus Witte runs off the knock.
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. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
49.57
With a delightful solo run, Mervin Boertien stretches the opposition's defence. Mervin Boertien makes a simple pass, allowing Mick Lineker to run into the box. Mick Lineker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
60.18
0-0Birmingham City have made 3 substitutions with Rio Campbell replacing Dominic Mcallister, Armin Köpke replacing Robin van Veen and Mehamha Belaiz replacing Gianni Avila .
65.39
Dinu Savu plays the ball forward to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stuart Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
66.27
Tony Wallwork barges into Nikos Kouris. The referee warns Tony Wallwork to calm down! Nikos Kouris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.45
Ian Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Pearce threads a neat ball through to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.23
James Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste sees Mick Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Lineker cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mick Lineker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Stuart Gascoigne is on top of it.
75.02
0-0Dinu Savu threads a neat ball through to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. With a superhuman jump, Mick Lineker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ian Pearce steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.38
1-0Alistair Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Gascoigne with no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
89.55
Alistair Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
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
| Mick Lineker 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christos Kyriakidis (GK)
6
2. Nikos Kouris (DEF)
6
3. Dean Potts (DEF)
6
4. James Oakley (DEF)
6
5. Dinu Savu (DEF)
6
6. Alistair Summerbee (MID)
7
7. Mervin Boertien (MID)
7
8. Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID)
8
9. Markus Witte (ATT)
6
10. Mick Lineker (ATT)
9
11. Gavin Kirkland (ATT)
6
12. Richard Beckham (DEF)
0
13. Matthew Howells (MID)
0
14. Vincenzo Pennant (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
8
2. Ian Pearce (DEF)
7
3. Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
5
4. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
6
7. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
6
8. Robin van Veen (MID)
6
9. Alberto Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Tony Wallwork (ATT)
5
11. Gianni Avila (ATT)
6
12. Rio Campbell (DEF)
6
13. Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
6
14. Armin Köpke (MID)
6