Saturday, November 28, 2009

Wigan 1-0 Sunderland

Wigan   1 - 0   Sunderland

By David Ornstein

Hugo Rodallega celebrates his winning goal
Rodallega extended Wigan's unbeaten home run to five games

Hugo Rodallega scored from an acute angle as Wigan bounced back from a traumatic week with victory over Sunderland in a dour encounter.

Wigan, who lost 9-1 at Spurs last Sunday, started well as Jason Scotland fired against the post and Michael Turner almost headed into his own net.

The visitors rallied after the break and came close when Andy Reid and Kieran Richardson fired over the bar.

But Rodallega swept past Paulo da Silva before slotting home to seal to points.

The result moves Wigan up to 13th and goes some way to banishing the memory of the capitulation at White Hart Lane.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez will be delighted with the way his players responded to that defeat and extended their unbeaten home record to five games.

His Sunderland counterpart Steve Bruce will wonder how a side featuring just one change from that which beat Arsenal a week earlier contrived to produce such a listless display.

The Black Cats remain eighth in the table but will have to improve significantly if they are to win at Fulham next Sunday.

Wigan owner Dave Whelan threw some pre-match spice into the mix by claiming after the Tottenham loss that Bruce, who joined Sunderland from the Latics last summer, had left his club with "a few dodgy" signings.

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And Whelan's criticism looks increasingly ill-advised after a Latics side featuring just one change produced a vibrant and disciplined performance.

Lining up in a 4-5-1 formation with Scotland deployed as the lone striker, Wigan were solid in defence and midfield and looked to break forward in numbers at every opportunity.

Sunderland struggled to establish any sort of tempo and their defence was caught napping as Rodallego sneaked in behind Phil Bardsley but could only divert Charles N'Zogbia's cross into the side-netting.

And the visitors escaped once again when N'Zogbia shrugged off Da Silva and poked the ball square for Scotland, who saw his curling first-time effort beat Marten Fulop but rebound off the goalkeeper's left-hand upright.

Moments later, Rodallega's free-kick was diverted towards his own goal by Michael Turning, only for Fulop to come to his team's rescue with an athletic one-handed save.

Before those two guilt-edged chances, Darren Bent was denied a clear sight on goal by a superb last-ditch challenge from Emmerson Boyce, but that was the Black Cats' only chance of the opening 45 minutes.

Bent was starved of quality service by the creative trio of Steed Malbranque, Richardson and Reid, and it was easy to understand how Sunderland have won just one of their last 17 away league games.

Unsurprisingly, Bruce replaced Malbranque with Fazier Campbell at half-time and switch from 4-2-3-1 to 4-4-2 and the visitors immediately stepped up a gear.

Reid sent a fizzing 30-yard drive narrowly over and a pinpoint left-wing cross that Bent headed well wide from an inviting position six yards out.

Wigan responded with chances of their own - an unmarked Maynor Figueroa nodded straight at Fulop and Rodellega had a shot well saved before blazing wide. But the 24-year-old's perseverance eventually paid off when he brushed aside the hapless De Silva to meet Paul Scharner's ball over the top a side-foot a low winner past Fulop.

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Saturday, 28 November 2009

Premier League

Home Team Score Away Team Time
Wigan 1-0 Sunderland R
(HT 0-0)
  • Rodallega 76

    Wigan

    Substitutes

    Sunderland

    Substitutes

    Ref: AtkinsonAtt: 20,447
    WIGAN
    SUNDERLAND

    Possession

    • Wigan 51%
    • Sunderland 49%

    Attempts on target

    • Wigan 10
    • Sunderland 4

    Attempts off target

    • Wigan 6
    • Sunderland 5

    Corners

    • Wigan 5
    • Sunderland 8

    Fouls

    • Wigan 12
    • Sunderland 14
    • Final Result
    • Full Time
    • 90:00+4:14 The referee signals the end of the game.
    • 90:00+2:36 Hugo Rodallega has shot on goal from just outside the area which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
    • 90:00+2:03 Hugo Rodallega decides to take a short corner.
    • 90:00+0:39 Kieran Richardson concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Scharner. Jordi Gomez takes the direct free kick.
    • 89:03 Boudewijn Zenden takes a shot. Mario Melchiot gets a block in. Andy Reid takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, save by Chris Kirkland.
    • 86:06 Jordan Henderson takes a shot. Blocked by Emmerson Boyce. Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Andy Reid, Header by Michael Turner from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the target.
    • 85:17 Foul by Phillip Bardsley on Paul Scharner, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Maynor Figueroa.
    • 84:48 Lorik Cana has a header from deep inside the six-yard box and clears the crossbar.
    • 84:34 Jordi Gomez concedes a free kick for a foul on Boudewijn Zenden. Andy Reid restarts play with the free kick.
    • 83:02 Substitution Boudewijn Zenden is brought on as a substitute for Paulo Da Silva.
    • 83:02 Substitution David Healy replaces George McCartney.
    • 83:02 Lorik Cana concedes a free kick for a foul on Emmerson Boyce. Mario Melchiot takes the direct free kick.
    • 82:46 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Marton Fulop.
    • 82:30 Mohamed Diame crosses the ball.
    • 80:56 Free kick crossed by Andy Reid, Mario Melchiot makes a clearance.
    • 80:56 Booking Darren Bent goes into the book.
    • 80:36 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Darren Bent by Emmerson Boyce.
    • 80:24 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Marton Fulop.
    • 78:08 Booking Andy Reid receives a caution.
    • 77:54 Free kick awarded for a foul by Hendry Thomas on Andy Reid. Direct free kick taken by Paulo Da Silva.
    • 77:19 George McCartney concedes a free kick for a foul on Jordi Gomez. Chris Kirkland restarts play with the free kick.
    • 75:30 Paul Scharner provided the assist for the goal.
    • 75:30 GOAL - Hugo RodallegaWigan 1 - 0 Sunderland Hugo Rodallega finds the back of the net with a goal from close in to the bottom right corner of the goal. Wigan 1-0 Sunderland.
    • Correction - 75:29 The assist for the goal came from Paul Scharner.
    • Correction - 75:29 GOAL - Hugo RodallegaWigan 1 - 0 Sunderland Hugo Rodallega fires in a goal from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Wigan 1-0 Sunderland.
    • 72:19 The ball is delivered by Phillip Bardsley.
    • 71:46 Charles N'Zogbia takes a shot. Kieran Richardson gets a block in.
    • 70:31 Corner taken left-footed by Jordi Gomez, Marton Fulop makes a save.
    • 69:51 Jordi Gomez fouled by George McCartney, the ref awards a free kick. Charles N'Zogbia crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left channel, Michael Turner manages to make a clearance.
    • 68:58 Hugo Rodallega has shot on goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
    • 68:08 Hugo Rodallega takes a shot. Save by Marton Fulop.
    • 66:52 Shot from just outside the box by Kieran Richardson goes over the bar.
    • 66:34 Andy Reid takes the inswinging corner, Mario Melchiot makes a clearance.
    • 65:28 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on George McCartney by Jordi Gomez. Andy Reid crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing.
    • 64:42 Andy Reid produces a cross, Titus Bramble makes a clearance. Corner taken by Andy Reid played to the near post, clearance by Hendry Thomas.
    • 63:44 Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Andy Reid, Paul Scharner makes a clearance.
    • 63:37 Kieran Richardson produces a cross, Titus Bramble manages to make a clearance.
    • 63:13 Foul by Hendry Thomas on Darren Bent, free kick awarded. Lorik Cana takes the direct free kick.
    • 60:59 Jordi Gomez takes a shot. George McCartney gets a block in. A cross is delivered by Jordi Gomez, Titus Bramble takes a shot. Marton Fulop makes a save.
    • 60:27 The official flags Darren Bent offside. Emmerson Boyce restarts play with the free kick.
    • 59:15 The referee blows for offside against Fraizer Campbell. Chris Kirkland takes the free kick.
    • 56:42 A cross is delivered by Phillip Bardsley, save by Chris Kirkland.
    • 56:24 The ball is swung over by Andy Reid.
    • 54:54 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Turner by Hugo Rodallega. Marton Fulop restarts play with the free kick.
    • 54:00 Substitution Jason Scotland leaves the field to be replaced by Jordi Gomez.
    • 53:41 Centre by Andy Reid, Darren Bent has a headed effort at goal from close range which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
    • 52:00 Foul by Fraizer Campbell on Hugo Rodallega, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Chris Kirkland.
    • 49:18 Shot from 20 yards from Andy Reid. Blocked by Hendry Thomas. Corner taken by Andy Reid from the left by-line, clearance made by Mario Melchiot. Phillip Bardsley takes a shot. Blocked by Mario Melchiot. Corner taken by Andy Reid, Titus Bramble makes a clearance.
    • 48:13 Mohamed Diame has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide right of the target.
    • 46:54 Jason Scotland concedes a free kick for a foul on Kieran Richardson. Phillip Bardsley takes the direct free kick.
    • 45:01 The second half kicks off.
    • 45:01 Substitution Fraizer Campbell comes on in place of Steed Malbranque.
    • Half Time
    • 45:00+1:07 The whistle is blown to end the first half.
    • 44:13 Free kick awarded for a foul by Paul Scharner on Michael Turner. Marton Fulop takes the free kick.
    • 43:41 The referee penalises Jordan Henderson for handball. Chris Kirkland restarts play with the free kick.
    • 42:03 Maynor Figueroa delivers the ball.
    • 35:36 Unfair challenge on Paul Scharner by Lorik Cana results in a free kick. Titus Bramble takes the direct free kick.
    • 32:26 Corner taken right-footed by Hugo Rodallega, save by Marton Fulop.
    • 32:20 The ball is sent over by Hugo Rodallega, George McCartney manages to make a clearance.
    • 28:32 Free kick taken by Hugo Rodallega. Short corner taken by Hugo Rodallega. The ball is crossed by Hugo Rodallega, Marton Fulop makes a save.
    • 28:32 Booking Michael Turner receives a yellow card.
    • 28:24 Michael Turner concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Scharner.
    • 27:11 Foul by Darren Bent on Emmerson Boyce, free kick awarded. Mario Melchiot takes the free kick.
    • 25:33 Jason Scotland produces a right-footed shot from inside the box and strikes the post. Paul Scharner has an effort at goal from outside the area missing to the wide right of the goal.
    • 17:49 Effort from 35 yards by Hendry Thomas missed to the right of the goal.
    • 17:34 Effort on goal by Charles N'Zogbia from 20 yards. George McCartney gets a block in.
    • 16:54 Hendry Thomas gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kieran Richardson. Phillip Bardsley restarts play with the free kick.
    • 16:25 Foul by Michael Turner on Jason Scotland, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Hendry Thomas.
    • 15:03 Centre by Andy Reid, Titus Bramble makes a clearance.
    • 13:02 Kieran Richardson concedes a free kick for a foul on Hendry Thomas. Emmerson Boyce takes the free kick.
    • 12:28 Jason Scotland takes a shot. Save by Marton Fulop.
    • 10:53 Phillip Bardsley challenges Mohamed Diame unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed by Hugo Rodallega, Phillip Bardsley manages to make a clearance.
    • 9:25 Paul Scharner gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andy Reid. Andy Reid takes the free kick.
    • 8:39 Charles N'Zogbia gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Lorik Cana. Marton Fulop takes the direct free kick.
    • 7:14 Foul by Darren Bent on Titus Bramble, free kick awarded. Titus Bramble takes the direct free kick.
    • 6:57 Paul Scharner takes a shot. Save made by Marton Fulop.
    • Correction - 5:22 Foul by Charles N'Zogbia on Kieran Richardson, free kick awarded. Paulo Da Silva takes the free kick.
    • 5:22 Unfair challenge on Kieran Richardson by Charles N'Zogbia results in a free kick. George McCartney restarts play with the free kick.
    • 4:54 The ball is crossed by Charles N'Zogbia.
    • 2:41 Steed Malbranque concedes a free kick for a foul on Maynor Figueroa. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Hugo Rodallega, clearance by Phillip Bardsley.
    • 1:56 Kieran Richardson takes a shot from inside the box clearing the bar.
    • 1:43 The ball is sent over by Andy Reid, clearance by Emmerson Boyce.
    • 1:24 Short corner taken by Andy Reid from the right by-line.
    • 0:00 The referee starts the match.

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