Battling Latics claim Europa League point
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Battling Wigan claim point on Europa League debut
Wigan emerged from their first-ever European match with a hard-fought point after a 0-0 stalemate against Zulte-Waregem.
Roared on by around 2,500 fans in Bruges, the FA Cup winners were indebted to last-ditch block by Chris McCann, who denied Karel DHaene in the closing stages at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
Owen Coyles side went closest to scoring in the third minute when James McArthur clipped a post.
But the Latics were thankful to goalkeeper Scott Carson pulled off a fine save to deny Ibrahima Conte, as the hosts enjoyed the bulk of possession.
Zulte-Waregem nearly broke the deadlock in the second half through Habib Habibou but the Latics held on for a point in Group D, which also features Rubin Kazan and Maribor.
And Maribor are Wigans next opponents in the competition, when they travel to the DW Stadium on October 3.
Wigan emerged from their first-ever European match with a hard-fought point after a 0-0 stalemate against Zulte-Waregem.
Roared on by around 2,500 fans in Bruges, the FA Cup winners were indebted to last-ditch block by Chris McCann, who denied Karel DHaene in the closing stages at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
Owen Coyles side went closest to scoring in the third minute when James McArthur clipped a post.
But the Latics were thankful to goalkeeper Scott Carson pulled off a fine save to deny Ibrahima Conte, as the hosts enjoyed the bulk of possession.
Zulte-Waregem nearly broke the deadlock in the second half through Habib Habibou but the Latics held on for a point in Group D, which also features Rubin Kazan and Maribor.
And Maribor are Wigans next opponents in the competition, when they travel to the DW Stadium on October 3.
