Norwich secured their first point of the Championship season after scoring the lead to draw Wigan 1-1 at Carrow Road.
The Canaries, far and wide, were the more dominant team in the first half in Norfolk and scored 11 shots – none of which were anything – before falling behind as James McClean finished calmly. against the gameplay after Ben Gibson lapsed focus in the back (29).
Max Aarons scores a crucial equalizer for Norwich
At some point, it looked like this might have been the perfect example of a smash and slam dunk for Wigan as their opponents were unlucky in front of goal, but Max Aarons completed a great move. moved to seal a tie (62 ), before Teemu Pukki broke the crossbar in a futile attempt to seal the victory.
How disappointed Norwich have been for the second week in a row
Norwich boss Dean Smith lamented the team’s lack of quality in their opening defeat to Cardiff – in a game in which the Canaries scored just one shot on target – and this time, they flew out. penalty area to correct his previous mistakes.
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James McClean hits Carrow Road to give Wigan the lead in their Championship clash with Norwich
Dimitris Giannoulis scored the first, while Teemu Pukki, Aarons and rookie Marcelino Nunez all shot towards goal, while five corners in the first half went to nothing.
It’s not uncommon for teams to be punished for such profanity – and that’s exactly what happened. A sloppy pass from Gibson opened the way for Will Keane to save McClean’s free-kick and hit the bottom right corner.
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Max Aarons equalizes for Norwich in their Championship clash with Wigan
That goal turned the ball around, as the more confident Latics stepped up to their hosts, who received a series of perhaps unfair boos when they returned to the dressing room at the end of the first 45 minutes.
However, Norwich took control once again after restarting, and were forced to score the equalizer they deserved when Aarons finished off a move orchestrated by Pukki and Milot Rashica.
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Teemu Pukki was inches away to put Norwich ahead of Wigan
As the crowd moved behind the Canaries, they almost got their hands on the winner as Pukki turned and shot into the crossbar, but replays showed Wigan goalkeeper Ben Amos lightly touching the ball to put it back. it into the wooden frame and earn a second just in many games.
Man of the Match – James McClean
What’s next?
Both teams will play their next match at 19:45 on Tuesday, August 9 when the first round of the Carabao Cup takes place. Norwich took on Birmingham at Carrow Road, while Wigan went to Highbury to face Fleetwood.
