Full time in Yorkshire.
Wigan’s trip to the John Smith’s stadium ended in disappointment with the latic’s 3 game winning streak coming to a close at the hands of Huddersfield Town. Their was an element of anticipation in the air this evening with a midweek run out to watch the latic’s which was added to by the festive season. We knew today would be by no means easy, with Huddersfield being promotion favourites, and that it would take a real team effort. The first 45 saw both teams taking early approaches to secure the lead, and Huddersfield certainly were banging on the door, especially through no.10 Josh Koroma. Goalless at half time, meant real change was needed, and we saw Maleace Asamoah replaced by young prospect Dion Rankine. Right from the off Huddersfield continued to press and bully Wigan, and their perseverance was awarded after full back Ollie Turton broke the deadlock, converting a shot that rebounded from a corner moments earlier, a shot that found the bottom left corner in cool style. The terrier’s goal certainly sparked Wigan, but our attack struggled when it came to making that final decision in the final third. Both Cal Mac and Chris Sze were bought off the bench to further ignite that spark, but it was to no avail. We hit 90 mins and found out there would be a minimum of 5 additional minutes, and in that period the latic’s created abit of a buzz in the away end but unfortunately the final whistle was blown signifying Huddersfield Town 1 – 0 Wigan Athletic.
