Moore keeps Latics on level
MARCELO BIELSA was quick to single out goal-shy Patrick Bamford for special praise after Luke Ayling helped fire Leeds a step closer to the Premier League dream.
the box. But referee Tim Robinson was undeterred and waved play on. Johnson said: “It was an unbelievably bad decision. It’s ridiculous that it’s not been given.”
KIEFFER MOORE reminded Cardiff why they tried to sign him in January – and why Wales fans have taken him to their hearts.
“Head of Heaven, six foot seven... feed me till I’m Kieffer Moore,” is what Wales fans sing about their hero from the Euro 2020 qualifiers and here he gave Wigan more than crumbs of comfort they can avoid the drop.
The striker scored twice to give the Latics a priceless point and check Cardiff’s promotion surge, although Bluebirds boss Neil Harris felt his side were denied victory with a stoppagetime Curtis Nelson effort the manager felt should have stood.
By then, they had twice come from behind to level through Josh Murphy and an own-goal by Wigan’s Kai Naismith, who deflected a Marlon Pack shot past David Marshall. But Cardiff lacked precision in finishing and blew a late chance to win it when sub Danny Ward volleyed over from six yards.
The draw means Wigan have taken eight points from five matches and have lost just once in that sequence although they remain in the relegation zone.
“I thought it was a fair result, but Cardiff may have felt aggrieved because of the last decision,” said Wigan boss Paul Cook. “We just keep
CARDIFF WIGAN 5 ........ Shots on Target ......... 4 6 ........ Shots off Target ........ 0 9 ................ Corners ................. 8 18 ................. Fouls .................. 12 0 ............... Offsides .................. 1 56.9 .Passing Success %... 77.5 195 ....... Total Passes ........ 395 35.1 ...... Possession % ..... 64.9 52.5 .. Territorial Adv % .... 47.5