Match Report
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan Athletic |  |  | Southend United | Southend United | ||||||||||||||||
| Zac Clay | Zac Clay | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jan Cziommer | J. Cziommer |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Richard Kirkland | R. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Marco Antonio Juárez | M. Juárez |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Paul Myers | P. Myers | |||||||||
| Duarte Martins | D. Martins |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Niccolo Lloyd | N. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Renato Jairzinho | R. Jairzinho |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Rui Semedo | R. Semedo | |||||||||
| Daniel Bridge | D. Bridge | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Stephen Fox | S. Fox | |||||||||
| Carlos Reis | C. Reis | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Eddie Oakes | E. Oakes | |||||||||
| Rui Faria | R. Faria | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Patrick Watson | P. Watson | |||||||||
| Steve Kanu | S. Kanu | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Syd Jess | S. Jess | |||||||||
| Gavin Shields | G. Shields | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Malcolm Milligan | M. Milligan | |||||||||
| Kurt Braat | K. Braat |  | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Darius Carter | D. Carter | |||||||||
| Stefaan De Witte | S. De Witte |  | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Wes Barrett | W. Barrett | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Southend United. A crowd of 8,755 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wigan Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
4.53
0-0Patrick Watson sees a break and surges forward. Patrick Watson whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
8.22
1-0Marco Antonio Juárez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Faria. Rui Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.31
Stephen Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Watson. Patrick Watson passes the ball forward to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.55
1-0Marco Antonio Juárez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Faria. Rui Faria makes a simple pass to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Richard Kirkland manages to gather it comfortably.
22.25
1-0Syd Jess hacks Daniel Bridge from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Bridge runs off the knock.
32.10
1-0Wigan Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southend United's defence.
33.58
1-0Marco Antonio Juárez catches Syd Jess on the ankles. Marco Antonio Juárez is given a warning by the referee! Syd Jess runs off the knock.
38.54
Duarte Martins makes a beautiful solo run. Duarte Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte shoots from long range but somehow Richard Kirkland manages to keep it out.
42.23
Niccolo Lloyd makes a probing pass to Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes makes a probing pass to Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
44.44
Carlos Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Richard Kirkland had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
51.41
Rui Faria makes a probing pass to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.44
Patrick Watson catches Carlos Reis on the ankles. Patrick Watson is warned by the referee! Carlos Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.17
Eddie Oakes decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.57
Steve Kanu knocks the ball forward to Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.19
Eddie Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Steve Kanu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.36
Carlos Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.20
Patrick Watson knocks the ball forward to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett plays a perfect one-two with Malcolm Milligan and rushes in on goal... Wes Barrett shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
69.18
3-0Carlos Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Rui Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Stefaan De Witte. The referee calls over Rui Semedo and shows him a yellow card! Stefaan De Witte runs off the knock.
75.40
Steve Kanu passes the ball forward to Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.03
Rui Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Shields!
85.40
Steve Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Kurt Braat. Kurt Braat finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.23
Renato Jairzinho passes the ball forward to Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis advances with the ball. Carlos Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields heads the ball goalwards but somehow Richard Kirkland manages to keep it out.
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
| Kurt Braat 8, 44 Gavin Shields 63, 77 |