Latics two down against Reds
Latics reserves fell behind to a Tom Lawrence penalty in their Lancashire Senior Cup semi final against Manchester United.
And Dutchman Gyliano Van Velzen doubled the Reds' advantage late in the half.
And Dutchman Gyliano Van Velzen doubled the Reds' advantage late in the half.
United created a number of early chances as Van Velzen had a goalbound shot blocked by Joe Cooper and a drive well saved by Joel Coleman who also did well to beat out a shot from Tom Lawrence.
The breakthrough came in the 26th minute when United won a penalty after Jack Truelove (pictured) was harshly adjudged to have fouled Lawrence who picked himself up to score from the spot.
United went 2-0 ahead five minutes before the break when Latics gave away possession and Van Velzen raced clear to score.
Ben Pearson could have added a third goal on the stroke of half time, but was denied by a fine save by Coleman.
Half-time: Manchester United reserves 2, Latics reserves 0.
The breakthrough came in the 26th minute when United won a penalty after Jack Truelove (pictured) was harshly adjudged to have fouled Lawrence who picked himself up to score from the spot.
United went 2-0 ahead five minutes before the break when Latics gave away possession and Van Velzen raced clear to score.
Ben Pearson could have added a third goal on the stroke of half time, but was denied by a fine save by Coleman.
Half-time: Manchester United reserves 2, Latics reserves 0.