Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
James MorrisonJames Morrison Dimitri Bocharov Dimitri Bocharov
Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko77
G
1
G
76Ralph BrittonR. Britton
Oleg PlattO. Platt70
D
2
D
73Trevor DraperT. Draper
James OakleyJ. Oakley73
D
3
D
70Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu
Humphrey BakkatiH. Bakkati76
D
captain4
D
71Steven PowerS. Power
Jody ShearerJ. Shearer75
M
5
D
71Alistair MiddletonA. Middleton
Shaun PalmerS. Palmer75
M
6
M
82Peter McManamanP. McManaman
Mervin BoertienM. Boertien87
M
7
M
88Francis MarsdenF. Marsden
Robert UpsonR. Upson79
M
8
M
77Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon
Robert CookeR. Cooke70
A
9
A
77Matthew GyanM. Gyan
Mick LinekerM. Lineker85
A
10captain
A
81Pascal SchefflerP. Scheffler
Gavin KirklandG. Kirkland81
A
11
A
77Martin ParkerM. Parker
 
Greg DublinG. Dublin74
M
12
M
83Robert EustaceR. Eustace
Sylvain KeeganS. Keegan75
M
13
A
76Tommy DeaneT. Deane
Jean-Pierre CharvetJ. Charvet64
D
14
D
72Ian ChristieI. Christie

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.


0.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
2.10
Andy Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Trevor Draper. Trevor Draper flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Gyan who takes it down. Matthew Gyan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alex Nyarko gets down and covers it.
3.33
Francis Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Platt.
4.43
Alistair Middleton pushes up the pitch. Alistair Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Peter McManaman who takes it down. Peter McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
6.53
Jody Shearer flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Kirkland who takes it down. Gavin Kirkland makes a defence splitting pass to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.21
Robert Cooke passes the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Britton.
10.58
Corner kick to Wigan Athletic. Jody Shearer plays it short to Oleg Platt. Oleg Platt heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Jamie Salmon chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
12.15
Jamie Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.46
Mervin Boertien passes the ball forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.38
Mervin Boertien sees Robert Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Upson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Draper.
24.11
Mick Lineker comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Middleton. Mick Lineker is shown the yellow card! Alistair Middleton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.48
With great vision, Mervin Boertien plays the ball forward to Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer shoots from outside the area. Ralph Britton gets down and covers it.
30.49
James Oakley hits a low pass to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Palmer who takes it down. Shaun Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ralph Britton. Excellent save.
32.49
James Oakley makes a beautiful solo run. James Oakley decides to run forward with the ball. James Oakley rushes past Alistair Middleton! James Oakley cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ralph Britton smothers it!
33.48
Martin Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.20
Shaun Palmer threads the ball through to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Ralph Britton. What a save!
36.21
Robert Upson flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Palmer controls it well on his chest. Shaun Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.37
Peter McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Humphrey Bakkati.
44.50
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
45.00
Steven Power passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Peter McManaman. Showing composure, Peter McManaman plays the ball forward to Martin Parker. Martin Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. With a superhuman jump, Pascal Scheffler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Alex Nyarko!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
47.46
Steven Power knocks the ball forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Gyan who takes it down. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.33
Francis Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Salmon who takes it down. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.34
Andy Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.40
Humphrey Bakkati chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Upson. Robert Upson flicks a high ball forward to Mick Lineker who gracefully takes it down. Mick Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Alistair Middleton happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.03
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.11
Humphrey Bakkati barges into Peter McManaman. Humphrey Bakkati is shown the yellow card! Peter McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.50
Seeing Humphrey Bakkati's attacking run, Oleg Platt quickly throws the ball into his path. Humphrey Bakkati makes a beautiful solo run. Humphrey Bakkati flicks a high pass forward to Robert Upson who brings the ball under control. Robert Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
71.19
Alistair Middleton clumsily knocks into Jody Shearer. The referee calls over Alistair Middleton and shows him a yellow card! Jody Shearer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Middleton plays the ball forward to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler sees Martin Parker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Alex Nyarko!
79.01
Mick Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Gavin Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
81.59
James Oakley knocks the ball forward to Humphrey Bakkati. Humphrey Bakkati makes an attacking run forward. Humphrey Bakkati tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
84.41
Steven Power sees Francis Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Marsden passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.56
Shaun Palmer makes a probing pass to Robert Upson. Robert Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Trevor Draper.
89.08
Pascal Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
22.8%
42.4%
34.8%

Scorers
Mick Lineker 7
Pascal Scheffler 12
Francis Marsden 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Marsden of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Ralph Britton (GK)
9
2.Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3.Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
7
4.Steven Power (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Middleton (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Peter McManaman (MID)
7
7.Francis Marsden (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jamie Salmon (MID)
7
9.Matthew Gyan (ATT)
7
10.Pascal Scheffler (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Martin Parker (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Eustace (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
0
14.Ian Christie (DEF)
0