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Wigan Edges Out Cambridge United in Tense Encounter at The Brick Community Stadium
Wigan secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cambridge United at The Brick Community Stadium in a League One clash. Referee M. Corlett oversaw a tense affair, characterized by a flurry of yellow cards. Wigan dominated possession (53%), registering 7 shots with 5 on target. Cambridge United, despite possessing 47% of the ball, managed 11 shots, but with less accuracy. Robinson’s 77th-minute goal proved to be the difference, securing the win for the home side. Both teams finished the match with two yellow cards apiece: Norburn and Carragher for Wigan, and Watts and Okedina for Cambridge. Morrison also received a late yellow for the visitors. Despite Cambridge’s superior shot count, Wigan’s clinical finishing proved decisive. Wigan also held a corner-kick advantage, with 5 to Cambridge’s 7.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 46 O. Dale came in and R. Darcy went out., at minute 62 L. Robinson came in and L. Chambers went out., at minute 63 S. Smith came in and O. Norburn went out., at minute 70 C. Sze came in and D. Taylor went out.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 63 D. N’Lundulu came in and D. Ballard went out., at minute 71 J. Okedina came in and S. Malone went out., at minute 83 M. L. Emmanuel came in and L. Bennett went out., at minute 84 B. Njoku came in and P. Digby went out., at minute 84 D. Barton came in and E. Kachunga went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wigan
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