Super-sub Fortune strikes late to rescue point for Baggies

SUBSTITUTE Marc-Antoine Fortune rescued a point for West Brom in a pulsating Premier League relegation battle with Wigan at The Hawthorns last night.

Wed, 02 Feb, 2011 - 00:00
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Peter Odemwingie gave Albion an early lead only for the Latics to hit back through Charles N’Zogbia and Ben Watson. But Fortune salvaged a share of the spoils for the home side with 11 minutes remaining to keep the Baggies three points ahead of Wigan with a game in hand.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez was pleased with his side’s performance after falling behind but admitted they must start to kill games off.

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