Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Dunn | Kevin Dunn | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| George Urzica | G. Urzica |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Harvey Lee | H. Lee | |||||||||
| Tomislav Boksic | T. Boksic |  | 86 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Brian Harley | B. Harley | |||||||||
| Hayder Risco | H. Risco |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Morris Smith | M. Smith | |||||||||
| Manfred Meiser | M. Meiser |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Steven Mcgreal | S. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| João Miguel Denilson | J. Denilson |  | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Gavin Taylor | G. Taylor | |||||||||
| Stefan Laursen | S. Laursen |  | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Mark Lampard | M. Lampard | |||||||||
| Jonathan Waters | J. Waters | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Darren Shearer | D. Shearer | |||||||||
| Yves-A. Ferreira | Y. Ferreira |  | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 |  | Kai Basler | K. Basler | |||||||||
| Max Yobou | M. Yobou |  | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Quim Ramos | Q. Ramos | |||||||||
| Mile Kewell | M. Kewell |  | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Silvio Postiga | S. Postiga | |||||||||
| Javier Suggs | J. Suggs |  | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 |  | Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
2.44
0-0Darren Shearer sees a break and surges forward. Darren Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow George Urzica manages to keep it out.
4.29
Morris Smith sees space and advances. Morris Smith sees a break and surges forward. Morris Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. George Urzica easily picks it out of the air!
6.42
Mark Lampard makes a probing pass to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos shoots from long range but George Urzica is on top of it.
9.41
0-0Yves-A. Ferreira threads the ball through to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.10
Jonathan Waters passes the ball forward to Max Yobou. Max Yobou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.28
0-0Manfred Meiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.05
Mark Lampard surges forward with the ball. Mark Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. George Urzica easily smothers it.
22.17
Tomislav Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Yobou. Max Yobou finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.19
Jonathan Waters threads the ball through to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.46
0-0Quim Ramos catches Tomislav Boksic on the ankles. The referee calls over Quim Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Tomislav Boksic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.44
0-0Quim Ramos comes in with a very late challenge on Manfred Meiser. Quim Ramos is shown the red card!! Manfred Meiser runs off the knock.
39.13
0-0Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Barnsley's defence.
42.03
Hayder Risco makes a beautiful solo run. Hayder Risco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.06
Jonathan Waters sees space and advances. Jonathan Waters tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Manfred Meiser threads the ball through to Stefan Laursen. Stefan Laursen passes the ball forward to Max Yobou. Max Yobou lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs flicks the ball with his head but Harvey Lee is on top of it.
51.01
Jonathan Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Yobou. Max Yobou shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.56
Manfred Meiser kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Laursen. Stefan Laursen chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.53
Kai Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.59
Gavin Taylor plays a long ball forward. Matt Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Urzica who gathers it comfortably.
61.18
Kai Basler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomislav Boksic.
65.33
0-0Javier Suggs barges into Morris Smith. Javier Suggs is given a warning by the referee! Morris Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.04
Manfred Meiser passes the ball forward to Yves-A. Ferreira. Yves-A. Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Harvey Lee.
72.22
Jonathan Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.03
Jonathan Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Suggs. Javier Suggs shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.25
Mark Lampard makes a probing pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by George Urzica!
81.15
Wigan Athletic are easily keeping Barnsley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.08
Jonathan Waters threads the ball through to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Manfred Meiser makes a simple pass to Jonathan Waters. Jonathan Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Harley.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
31%
40.5%
28.6%