Wigan and Nottingham Forest U21 Draw in Thrilling Penalty Shootout
Wigan and Nottingham Forest U21 battled it out in an EFL Trophy match at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan on November 12, 2024. The game ended in a draw after a thrilling penalty shootout.
Wigan dominated possession (62%) and had more shots on target (2) than Nottingham Forest U21 (2). However, the visitors had more corners (3) than the home side (4). The match was marked by a string of yellow cards, with 1 for Nottingham Forest U21 and 5 for Wigan.
The first yellow card of the match was given to B. Perry of Nottingham Forest U21 in the 13th minute. J. Hugill of Wigan received the second yellow card in the 43rd minute. In the 66th minute, M. Asamoah of Wigan received the third yellow card of the game, followed by F. Back of Nottingham Forest U21 in the 78th minute. K. Miller of Wigan received the fifth yellow card in the 80th minute and C. Sze of Wigan the final yellow card of the match in the 90th minute.
The game went to extra time after a goalless draw. In the penalty shootout, Wigan managed to score 5 penalties and Nottingham Forest U21 only managed to score 1. The game ended in a 5-1 draw in the penalty shootout.
Wigan advanced to the next round of the EFL Trophy.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 46 M. Olakigbe came in and D. Rankine went out., at minute 58 C. Ramsay came in and T. Sibbick went out., at minute 58 C. Sze came in and J. Hugill went out., at minute 58 K. Miller came in and P. Dummett went out., at minute 78 M. Smith came in and K. Payne went out.
Substitutions nottingham forest u21: at minute 46 S. Collins came in and A. Berry went out., at minute 75 A. Whitehall came in and B. Perry went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wigan
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