Source: PA
Martinez pleased by battling Latics
Manager Roberto Martinez praised the attitude of his Wigan side as they twice fought back from a goal behind to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Barclays Premier League form side Stoke.
The teams went into the DW Stadium clash in contrasting form, with Robert Huth's deflected free-kick putting Stoke ahead before an own goal from Danny Collins levelled matters.
A deflected effort from Tom Cleverley in the 40th minute earned the Latics a point after Matthew Etherington had swiftly put the Potters back ahead.
Martinez said: "The first half we were a little bit edgy, we reflected the anxiety that we had after the bad performance in the first hour at West Ham.
"But then I was extremely proud of the second-half performance and the manner we approached the game. You're looking at a very experienced and strong Stoke side and, when you give them the lead, the games become very, very difficult.
"With the deflection, it seemed that everything goes against us, but we reacted in the right manner and Charles N'Zogbia's chance at the end, which is an outstanding save from (Asmir) Begovic, that would have given us the reward I think we would have deserved."
