Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Derby CountyDerby County
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Andy Moyes Andy Moyes
Chris BloomerC. Bloomer74
G
1captain
G
79Johan LárussonJ. Lárusson
Greg MarsdenG. Marsden67
D
2
D
76Duncan BoothD. Booth
Nick HuckerbyN. Huckerby72
D
3
D
74Andres ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Jan SchulzeJ. Schulze70
D
4
D
74Alec MasonA. Mason
Aaron CrooksA. Crooks68
D
5
D
78Harvey CookeH. Cooke
Alan GrantA. Grant68
M
6
M
80Marc BaslerM. Basler
Arthur PetersA. Peters68
M
7
M
84Jose OliveiraJ. Oliveira
Harry MilburnH. Milburn68
M
captain8
A
79Jorge CarbajalJ. Carbajal
Simon OwenS. Owen66
A
9
A
72Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum
Arthur BurbageA. Burbage65
A
10
A
75Omer InsleyO. Insley
Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes69
A
11
A
87David GrenD. Gren
 
Ben ImpeyB. Impey64
A
12
M
82Patricio CaballeroP. Caballero
Norman CarltonN. Carlton70
M
13
A
74Eddie VassellE. Vassell
John GrantJ. Grant67
D
14
A
71Steven DrakeS. Drake

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Derby County. A crowd of 20,761 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
2.41
Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Burbage controls it well on his chest. Arthur Burbage tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.02
Jose Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Chris Bloomer manages to keep it out.
10.26
Harry Milburn hacks Jorge Carbajal from behind! Harry Milburn is shown the yellow card! Jorge Carbajal stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.31
Jose Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Marc Basler controls it well on his chest. Marc Basler shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
20.34
Arthur Peters chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Burbage. Arthur Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Mason.
22.27
Alec Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler makes a probing pass to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.06
Derby County are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
26.01
Nick Huckerby flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Schulze. Jan Schulze flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Burbage who brings the ball under control. Arthur Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Cooke.
27.40
Jan Schulze threads the ball through to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
30.41
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Jose Oliveira comfortably collects the pass. Jose Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards David Gren. David Gren shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.00
Arthur Peters passes the ball forward to Alan Grant. Alan Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Fernandes but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.24
Simon Owen flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.24
Marc Basler makes a probing pass to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Chris Bloomer manages to gather it.
44.24
Jose Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to David Gren. David Gren tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Gren!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wigan Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Derby County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Jose Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Basler. Marc Basler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.27
Alec Mason sees Jose Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Jose Oliveira plays the ball forward to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal puts a great ball through. Jose Oliveira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.54
Arthur Peters catches Andres Butragueno on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Butragueno stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.41
Nick Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Simon Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Owen whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Burbage. Arthur Burbage heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
54.17
With great vision, Arthur Peters plays the ball forward to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Lárusson who gathers it comfortably.
55.31
Jose Oliveira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley but the linesman indicates offside!
59.24
Marc Basler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Chris Bloomer!
60.28
Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with John Grant replacing Jan Schulze, Norman Carlton replacing Simon Owen and Ben Impey replacing Tiago Fernandes .Derby County have made a substitution with Patricio Caballero replacing Jose Oliveira .
61.28
Andres Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Caballero. Patricio Caballero surges forward with the ball. Patricio Caballero shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.33
John Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward to Ben Impey who brings the ball under control. Ben Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.55
Harry Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Marc Basler. The referee calls over Harry Milburn and warns him to calm down! Marc Basler stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.09
Patricio Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Grant.
77.05
Wigan Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Eddie Vassell replacing Jorge Carbajal and Steven Drake replacing David Gren .
79.54
Patricio Caballero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patricio Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Chris Bloomer. Excellent save.
83.35
Omer Insley sees space and advances. Omer Insley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Basler plays the ball forward to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Marsden.
87.24
Marc Basler laces a through ball forward to Patricio Caballero. Patricio Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Vassell. Eddie Vassell sees Omer Insley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Omer Insley tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Chris Bloomer. What a save!
89.57
Patricio Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Insley. Omer Insley plays a one-two with Gerard Serredszum and advances towards the goal... Omer Insley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Chris Bloomer. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Derby County
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
34.1%
47.1%
18.8%

Scorers
David Gren 30, 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Gren of Derby County

Match Ratings
1.Chris Bloomer (GK)
9
2.Greg Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Nick Huckerby (DEF)
6
4.Jan Schulze (DEF)
6
5.Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6.Alan Grant (MID)
6
7.Arthur Peters (MID)yellow card
6
8.Harry Milburn (MID)yellow card
5
9.Simon Owen (ATT)
6
10.Arthur Burbage (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Fernandes (ATT)
6
 
12.Ben Impey (ATT)
6
13.Norman Carlton (MID)
6
14.John Grant (DEF)
6

1.Johan Lárusson (GK)
6
2.Duncan Booth (DEF)
6
3.Andres Butragueno (DEF)
6
4.Alec Mason (DEF)
6
5.Harvey Cooke (DEF)
6
6.Marc Basler (MID)
7
7.Jose Oliveira (MID)
8
8.Jorge Carbajal (ATT)
6
9.Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
6
10.Omer Insley (ATT)
7
11.David Gren (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Patricio Caballero (MID)
7
13.Eddie Vassell (ATT)
6
14.Steven Drake (ATT)
6