Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
James MorrisonJames Morrison Dan Thomas Dan Thomas
Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko77
G
1
G
71Kai WillK. Will
Oleg PlattO. Platt70
D
2
D
82Domenico MercuriD. Mercuri
James OakleyJ. Oakley73
D
3
D
75Steven StamS. Stam
Humphrey BakkatiH. Bakkati76
D
captain4
D
82Stuart GilchristS. Gilchrist
Jody ShearerJ. Shearer75
M
5
D
85Eddie MurrayE. Murray
Shaun PalmerS. Palmer74
M
6captain
M
82Eddie TilerE. Tiler
Mervin BoertienM. Boertien87
M
7
M
81Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz
Robert UpsonR. Upson79
M
8
M
87Eddie KingE. King
Robert CookeR. Cooke70
A
9
A
77Artur FernandesA. Fernandes
Mick LinekerM. Lineker85
A
10
A
32Neil PeckhamN. Peckham
Gavin KirklandG. Kirkland81
A
11
A
78Ricardo MartinsR. Martins
 
Sylvain KeeganS. Keegan74
M
12
M
85Brian ClemenceB. Clemence
Greg DublinG. Dublin74
M
13
D
75Gaspar LoureiroG. Loureiro
Danny MendezD. Mendez73
A
14
D
74Eric AugsteinE. Augstein

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 19,756 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off!
3.27
Mervin Boertien hacks Eddie Tiler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Tiler stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.05
Shaun Palmer hacks Ricardo Martins from behind! Shaun Palmer is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.20
Mauricio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.13
Jody Shearer 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.
15.32
Oleg Platt knocks the ball forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker shoots from long range but it is miles over!
18.07
With great vision, Shaun Palmer plays the ball forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.52
Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Tiler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
24.22
Mervin Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Kai Will!
28.40
Domenico Mercuri flicks a high pass forward. Eddie King controls it well on his chest. Eddie King surges forward with the ball. Eddie King knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.34
Mauricio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. With some swift thinking, Ricardo Martins plays the ball forward to Artur Fernandes who has made a great run into the box. Artur Fernandes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.45
Oleg Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke makes a great pass forward. Shaun Palmer sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
36.45
Domenico Mercuri flicks a high pass forward. Artur Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Artur Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Neil Peckham. Neil Peckham rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.18
Domenico Mercuri sees Eddie Tiler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Peckham. Neil Peckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rotherham United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.01
Eddie Murray flicks a high ball forward to Eddie King who takes it down. Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz skips past Oleg Platt! Mauricio Ruiz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Alex Nyarko.
40.29
Domenico Mercuri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler sees Artur Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Neil Peckham. Neil Peckham beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
41.46
It's a corner kick. Eddie Tiler loops the ball over to the far post. Humphrey Bakkati reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.02
Eddie Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Peckham. Neil Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Oakley.
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rotherham United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
47.58
Jody Shearer catches Stuart Gilchrist on the ankles. Jody Shearer is warned by the referee! Stuart Gilchrist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.54
Robert Upson takes it forward alone. Robert Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Kai Will!
49.53
Oleg Platt passes the ball forward to Robert Upson. Robert Upson makes a simple pass to Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.37
Robert Upson flicks a high ball forward to Mick Lineker who gracefully takes it down. Mick Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.30
Steven Stam catches Mick Lineker on the ankles. The referee calls over Steven Stam and shows him a yellow card! Mick Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.35
Humphrey Bakkati plays the ball forward to James Oakley. James Oakley threads a neat ball through to Robert Upson. Robert Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.40
Domenico Mercuri knocks the ball forward to Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
71.28
Mervin Boertien sees Mick Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Lineker tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
77.37
Mervin Boertien flicks a high pass forward to Robert Cooke who brings the ball under control. Robert Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.52
Steven Stam flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz who takes it down. Mauricio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Peckham. Neil Peckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.53
With vision, Robert Upson plays the ball forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Stam.
89.25
Mauricio Ruiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Ruiz plays a one-two with Eddie Tiler and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Ruiz takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Rotherham United
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
20.5%
47%
32.5%

Scorers
Mervin Boertien 18
Mick Lineker 50
Gavin Kirkland 54, 77
Mauricio Ruiz 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Kirkland of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Alex Nyarko (GK)
7
2.Oleg Platt (DEF)
6
3.James Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Humphrey Bakkati (DEF)
6
5.Jody Shearer (MID)
6
6.Shaun Palmer (MID)yellow card
6
7.Mervin Boertien (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
8.Robert Upson (MID)
7
9.Robert Cooke (ATT)
8
10.Mick Lineker (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gavin Kirkland (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Sylvain Keegan (MID)
0
13.Greg Dublin (MID)
0
14.Danny Mendez (ATT)
0

1.Kai Will (GK)
7
2.Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
7
3.Steven Stam (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Stuart Gilchrist (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Tiler (MID)
7
7.Mauricio Ruiz (MID)goal scored
9
8.Eddie King (MID)
6
9.Artur Fernandes (ATT)
6
10.Neil Peckham (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Martins (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Clemence (MID)
0
13.Gaspar Loureiro (DEF)
0
14.Eric Augstein (DEF)
0