Wigan Athletic’s ten-year unbeaten run against Bolton Wanderers came to an agonising end on Tuesday night as the visitors snatched a late 1-0 victory at the Brick Community Stadium.
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In a tense and hard-fought derby, neither side managed to break the deadlock for most of the game, with Wigan’s defense standing strong against Bolton’s attacking efforts. However, just as it seemed like the game was heading for a goalless draw, Chris Forino struck in the dying moments, firing a right-footed shot into the bottom corner to steal all three points for the visitors.
It was a gut-wrenching way for Latics to lose, especially given their recent dominance over their local rivals. For a decade, Wigan had held the upper hand in this fixture, making this defeat even more painful for the players and fans alike.
Despite the result, there were positives for Ryan Lowe’s side, who defended well for long periods and created moments of promise going forward. However, they will need to regroup quickly as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
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