Wigan 1-2 Fulham: Muniz at the double as Cottagers edge through
Fulham travelled to the Brick Community Stadium having exited the FA Cup fourth round in four of the previous five seasons, and they needed to survive a late Wigan onslaught to avoid another early exit on Saturday.The Cottagers dominated the first half and should perhaps have led by more than Rodrigo Muniz's header at the break.A second Fulham goal seemed only a matter of time early in the second half, but Jonny Smith's stunning strike - Wigan's first shot on target - changed the complexion of the tie.Muniz restored the visitors' advantage not long afterwards, but Wigan soon regrouped and went close to a second equaliser when Ronan Darcy curled a shot wide from the edge of the box.Issa Diop almost put through his own net and Scott Smith forced a fine save out of Steven Benda, before Darcy had a late goal ruled out for offside.In the end, Fulham held on by the skin of their teeth to confirm their place in the fifth round.
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