A solid defensive display - when could we last say that - saw Charlton win their opening game at Wigan 1-0. Lloyd Jones scored the only goal nine minutes from time as Charlton, and it was a goal that a striker could have scored.
The home side had the lion’s share of the encounter at the
newly-named Brick Community Stadium, but could not make any of their chances
count.
Thelo Aasgaard sent one volley wide and another free-kick
over the bar, before his teasing left-wing cross was missed completely by Baba
Adeeko at the beginning of the second period.
Aasgaard really should have opened the scoring when he raced
through on goal, only to take too long in shooting and being dispossessed by a great tackle by Kayne Ramsay in the nick of time.
The three substitutions made on 73 minutes were well judged and boosted Charlton.
But the Addicks had the last laugh in the 81st minute as
Wigan failed to clear a free-kick, and the unmarked Jones slotted home at the
far post.
Charlton boss Nathan Jones was shown a yellow card deep into stoppage time after remonstrating with the official on the touchline, but he will care little about that, as his celebrations in front of the away support proved. About 1,000 Addicks were there and were in great voice, even though it wasn't the most exciting game.
Sky TV managed to end coverage just before 90 minutes.
Report from Louis Mendez here: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/the-lowdown-on-wigan-athletic-0-charlton-athletic-1-addicks-off-to-a-winning-start-after-cagey-opening-day-affair/
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