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Wigan Triumphs Over Bolton in a Card-Filled Match
Wigan Athletic secured a victory against Bolton Wanderers in a thrilling encounter at Bolton’s Toughsheet Community Stadium. The match, part of the 20th round of the English League One, ended with a 2-0 scoreline in Wigan’s favor. Despite Bolton’s dominance in possession (64%), Wigan proved more clinical in front of goal.
The game was marked by a tense atmosphere, with a total of seven yellow cards distributed between the two teams. Bolton received cautions for G. Johnston, R. Santos, and G. Thomason; while Wigan saw yellow cards for M. Smith, S. Sessegnon, J. Carragher, and D. Taylor.
The goals arrived in the second half. D. Taylor opened the scoring in the 18th minute with an assist from T. Aasgaard. T. Aasgaard doubled Wigan’s lead in the 68th minute, assisted by J. Carragher. Despite their possession advantage, Bolton couldn’t break down Wigan’s resolute defense and failed to find the back of the net. Wigan, with less possession but greater attacking efficiency, emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 win.
Substitutions bolton: at minute 61 R. Williams came in and S. Schon went out., at minute 62 A. Collins came in and V. Adeboyejo went out., at minute 70 K. Lolos came in and J. Matete went out., at minute 76 J. Dacres-Cogley came in and J. Osei-Tutu went out.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 62 J. Carragher came in and S. Sessegnon went out., at minute 62 M. Olakigbe came in and J. Smith went out., at minute 77 S. Smith came in and M. Smith went out., at minute 81 J. Weir came in and S. Thomas went out., at minute 82 J. Hugill came in and D. Taylor went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bolton
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