Tottenham 0 - 1 Wigan
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By Owen Phillips
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 Match winner Hugo Rodallega (left) and Michael Dawson tussle for possession
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Hugo Rodallega's second-half strike earned Wigan their first points of the season after a resilient performance away to lacklustre Tottenham.
Rodallega smashed in a fine cross-shot as the Latics shrugged off two heavy home drubbings to record their first victory at White Hart Lane.
Steve Gohouri also hit the bar for the visitors with a volley while Antolin Alcaraz missed a glorious chance.
Spurs offered little but Jermain Defoe twice went close in the first half.
First the England forward collected Benoit Assou-Ekotto's pass and spun brilliantly in the box only to see his well-struck shot superbly saved by Ali Al Habsi.
And Defoe then turned sharply on the edge of the area and showed pace and power to get away from two defenders before flicking a shot just wide with the outside of his right boot.
But in truth Spurs were well below par and Wigan thoroughly deserved their win for a tenacious display in which they showed commendable character.
On their last visit to Tottenham in November 2009, the Latics suffered a 9-1 hammering with Defoe scoring five.
And Wigan's confidence can hardly have been helped after their 8-0 mauling at Chelsea on the final day of the 2009-10 season was followed up by 4-0 and 6-0 defeats at the DW Stadium in their opening two matches of the 2010-11 campaign.
But Wigan started much the brighter and could easily have taken advantage in the opening stages of a Spurs side looking like their midweek Champions League exploits had caught up with them.
The north Londoners lacked bite and sharpness in the opening 20 minutes and nearly found themselves trailing but Gohouri's belting six-yard volley crashed off the bar and to safety from Alcaraz's fine nod back.
Dream-like defending from Assou-Ekotto - which twice saw the left-back caught in possession in the opening 15 minutes - could also have easily led to Wigan goals.
But the home side suddenly woke up around the mid-way point of the first period and it was Defoe - still in the side despite fears over his ongoing groin injury - who was their main threat, with two typically alert efforts.
Defoe's strike partner, Peter Crouch, was forced off injured at the interval and Spurs boss Harry Redknapp took the opportunity to try to liven things up.
But Crouch's replacement, Roman Pavlyuchenko, offered little in a dreary 25 minutes after the break which saw the north Londoners continually frustrated by Wigan's organisation.
And as frustration among the home fans grew it was the visitors who started to look more likely to break the deadlock.
Alcaraz somehow blazed over from six yards for a contender for miss of the season and Gomez volleyed over.
But with Spurs still breathing a collective sigh of relief, Rodallega did find the back of the net for the visitors with a searing shot across keeper Carlo Cudicini.
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Finally the home side woke from their slumbers and Tom Huddlestone sent a volley just past the post and Defoe saw another fizzing strike also go just wide.
In a frantic finish Niko Krancjar and Michael Dawson were both denied by the excellent Al Habsi.
But Tottenham could not find an equaliser and slipped to their first home defeat in 18 league and cup games.
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Saturday, 28 August 2010
Premier League
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Time |
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| Tottenham | 0-1 | Wigan | FT |
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Tottenham
- 23 Cudicini
- 03 Bale
- 04 Kaboul
- 20 Dawson yellow card
- 26 King
- 32 Assou-Ekotto (Kranjcar 46 yellow card)
- 06 Huddlestone yellow card
- 07 Lennon (Giovani 73)
- 12 Palacios
- 15 Crouch (Pavlyuchenko 46)
- 18 Defoe
Substitutes
Wigan
- 26 Al Habsi
- 02 Gohouri
- 03 Alcaraz
- 17 Boyce
- 23 Stam (McArthur 87)
- 31 Figueroa yellow card
- 04 McCarthy
- 06 Thomas yellow card
- 21 Diame
- 09 Boselli (Gomez 68)
- 20 Rodallega
Substitutes
- Final Result
- Full Time
- 90:00+5:15 The referee blows his whistle to end the game.
- Correction - 90:00+4:39 Foul by Roman Pavlyuchenko (Tottenham) on Steve Gohouri (Wigan). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Antolin Alcaraz (Wigan) from own half, resulting in open play.
- 90:00+4:39 Unfair challenge on Steve Gohouri by Roman Pavlyuchenko results in a free kick. Steve Gohouri takes the free kick.
- 90:00+4:15 Attacking throw-in by James McArthur (Wigan).
- 90:00+3:48 Corner taken by Niko Kranjcar, Steve Gohouri makes a clearance.
- 90:00+3:03 Header by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 90:00+2:43 Foul by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan) on Dos Santos Giovani (Tottenham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Niko Kranjcar (Tottenham) from own half, resulting in open play.
- 90:00+1:18 Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 89:13 Foul by Niko Kranjcar (Tottenham) on Hugo Rodallega (Wigan). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Jordi Gomez (Wigan) from right wing, passed.
- 88:38 Jordi Gomez takes a short corner. Jordi Gomez decides to take a short corner.
- 88:14 Corner from right by-line taken short left-footed by Jordi Gomez (Wigan).
- 87:43 Handball by Roman Pavlyuchenko (Tottenham). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan) from own half, resulting in open play.
- 87:33 The ball is swung over by Gareth Bale.
- 86:34 Michael Dawson takes a shot. Ali Al Habsi makes a save.
- Correction - 85:47 Substitution James McArthur comes on in place of Ronnie Stam.
- Correction - 85:47 Niko Kranjcar takes a shot. Short corner worked by Niko Kranjcar, Ali Al Habsi makes a save. Corner taken by Gareth Bale.
- 85:47 Save by Ali Al Habsi.
- 85:47 Substitution James McArthur joins the action as a substitute, replacing Ronnie Stam.
- 85:47 Niko Kranjcar takes a shot. Corner taken short by Niko Kranjcar, save by Ali Al Habsi. Corner from right by-line taken by Gareth Bale.
- 85:05 Hugo Rodallega is ruled offside. Gareth Bale takes the indirect free kick.
- 84:34 Short corner taken by Jordi Gomez from the right by-line.
- 83:46 Shot by Jermain Defoe (Tottenham) drilled right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 82:10 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Niko Kranjcar (Tottenham) to near post, clearance by Emmerson Boyce (Wigan).
- 81:53 Hugo Rodallega concedes a free kick for a foul on Ledley King. Ledley King takes the direct free kick.
- 81:15 Shot by Tom Huddlestone (Tottenham) left-footed from left side of penalty area (18 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 79:50 Assist on the goal came from Mohamed Diame.
- 79:50 GOAL - Hugo Rodallega:Tottenham 0 - 1 Wigan Goal scored by Hugo Rodallega from deep inside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Tottenham 0-1 Wigan.
- 79:18 Hugo Rodallega delivers the ball, Effort on goal by Jordi Gomez from inside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 78:38 Hugo Rodallega produces a cross, Shot by Antolin Alcaraz from inside the six-yard box clear the bar.
- 76:41 Free kick taken right-footed by Tom Huddlestone (Tottenham) from right channel (20 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 76:41 Booking Maynor Figueroa (Wigan) booked for dissent.
- 76:41 Foul by Antolin Alcaraz (Wigan) on Niko Kranjcar (Tottenham).
- 75:59 Defending throw-in by Wilson Palacios (Tottenham).
- 75:13 Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Niko Kranjcar (Tottenham) to near post, clearance by Jordi Gomez (Wigan).
- 75:01 Short corner taken by Gareth Bale.
- 73:36 Hendry Thomas takes the direct free kick.
- 73:36 Booking Niko Kranjcar receives a caution.
- 73:31 Hendry Thomas fouled by Niko Kranjcar, the ref awards a free kick.
- 72:18 Substitution Tottenham substitution: Aaron Lennon replaced by Dos Santos Giovani (tactical).
- 72:05 Jordi Gomez has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide left of the target.
- 71:30 Roman Pavlyuchenko is caught offside. Free kick taken by Hendry Thomas.
- 69:43 Foul by Wilson Palacios on Jordi Gomez, free kick awarded. Maynor Figueroa restarts play with the free kick.
- 69:31 Attacking throw-in by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham).
- 69:18 Attacking throw-in by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham).
- 68:55 Attacking throw-in by Gareth Bale (Tottenham).
- 68:25 A cross is delivered by Ronnie Stam.
- 68:03 Attacking throw-in by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 67:18 Substitution Jordi Gomez joins the action as a substitute, replacing Mauro Boselli.
- 63:36 Attacking throw-in by Emmerson Boyce (Wigan).
- 62:32 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Niko Kranjcar (Tottenham) to far post, clearance by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 61:12 Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Gareth Bale (Tottenham) to far post, clearance by Steve Gohouri (Wigan).
- 59:53 The ball is delivered by Aaron Lennon, blocked by Maynor Figueroa.
- 58:44 Aaron Lennon fouled by Hendry Thomas, the ref awards a free kick. Gareth Bale produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick, blocked by Hendry Thomas. Gareth Bale takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Mohamed Diame.
- 58:24 Shot by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham) right-footed from left channel (30 yards), blocked by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 57:21 Hendry Thomas challenges Niko Kranjcar unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Niko Kranjcar.
- 56:51 Aaron Lennon crosses the ball, clearance made by Steve Gohouri.
- 56:13 Attacking throw-in by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 55:11 Cross by Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), clearance by Steve Gohouri (Wigan).
- 54:05 Cross by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham), resulting in ball out of play. Defending throw-in by Emmerson Boyce (Wigan).
- 53:15 Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 52:40 Gareth Bale sends in a cross, Steve Gohouri manages to make a clearance.
- 51:26 Roman Pavlyuchenko crosses the ball, save by Ali Al Habsi.
- 51:20 Defending throw-in by Gareth Bale (Tottenham).
- 50:14 Aaron Lennon delivers the ball, Roman Pavlyuchenko takes a shot. Save by Ali Al Habsi.
- 49:59 Maynor Figueroa takes a shot. Save made by Carlo Cudicini.
- 48:29 Free kick awarded for a foul by Ledley King on Mauro Boselli. Hugo Rodallega has an effort direct from the free kick, Gareth Bale gets a block in.
- 47:45 Niko Kranjcar takes a short corner.
- 47:00 Goal kick taken long by Carlo Cudicini (Tottenham).
- 45:47 Ronnie Stam crosses the ball, clearance made by Wilson Palacios.
- 45:01 The referee gets the second half underway.
- 45:01 Substitution Roman Pavlyuchenko comes on in place of Peter Crouch.
- 45:01 Substitution Niko Kranjcar on for Benoit Assou-Ekotto.
- Half Time
- 45:00+3:09 It is the end of the first-half.
- 45:00+2:29 Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 45:00+0:35 Mauro Boselli concedes a free kick for a foul on Ledley King. Tom Huddlestone takes the free kick.
- 42:26 Michael Dawson takes the free kick.
- 42:26 Booking Booking for Tom Huddlestone for unsporting behaviour.
- 42:15 Booking Hendry Thomas booked for unsporting behaviour.
- 42:09 Free kick awarded for a foul by Hendry Thomas on Aaron Lennon.
- 40:16 Foul by Hendry Thomas (Wigan) on Peter Crouch (Tottenham). Free kick crossed left-footed by Gareth Bale (Tottenham) from right wing, clearance by Emmerson Boyce (Wigan).
- 39:11 Jermain Defoe has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the goal.
- 37:53 Shot by Hugo Rodallega (Wigan) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken short by Carlo Cudicini (Tottenham).
- 37:14 Attacking throw-in by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 36:52 Handball by Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham). Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Hendry Thomas (Wigan) from left channel, passed.
- 36:31 Defending throw-in by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 35:02 Tom Huddlestone concedes a free kick for a foul on Mohamed Diame. Hugo Rodallega takes the free kick.
- 34:26 The ball is crossed by Aaron Lennon, Emmerson Boyce manages to make a clearance.
- 34:14 Corner from left by-line taken short left-footed by Gareth Bale (Tottenham).
- 33:40 Gareth Bale takes a outswinging corner to the near post, clearance made by Ali Al Habsi.
- 33:35 Younes Kaboul delivers the ball, clearance by Steve Gohouri.
- 32:29 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gareth Bale by Emmerson Boyce. Free kick crossed by Younes Kaboul, save by Ali Al Habsi.
- 31:34 Cross by Gareth Bale (Tottenham), save (caught) by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 31:18 Attacking throw-in by Gareth Bale (Tottenham).
- 30:26 Inswinging corner taken by Gareth Bale from the right by-line, clearance by Steve Gohouri.
- 29:01 Shot on goal comes in from Hugo Rodallega from the free kick, blocked by Younes Kaboul.
- 29:01 Booking Michael Dawson is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
- 28:55 Foul by Michael Dawson on Mohamed Diame, free kick awarded.
- 28:45 Attacking throw-in by Emmerson Boyce (Wigan).
- 27:37 Benoit Assou-Ekotto produces a cross.
- 26:45 Gareth Bale takes the outswinging corner, clearance made by Maynor Figueroa.
- 26:29 Attacking throw-in by Gareth Bale (Tottenham).
- 25:28 Peter Crouch gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Hendry Thomas. Hendry Thomas takes the direct free kick.
- 24:49 Effort from just outside the box by Hugo Rodallega goes over the bar.
- 24:31 Mauro Boselli takes a shot. Carlo Cudicini makes a save.
- 23:10 Attacking throw-in by Gareth Bale (Tottenham).
- 22:54 Shot by Jermain Defoe (Tottenham) drilled right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), save (parried) by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 22:42 Attacking throw-in by Gareth Bale (Tottenham).
- 19:54 Cross by Gareth Bale (Tottenham), save (caught) by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 17:28 Tom Huddlestone challenges James McCarthy unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Ali Al Habsi.
- 17:21 Attacking throw-in by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham).
- 14:50 Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 14:17 Corner taken by Gareth Bale played to the near post, Emmerson Boyce makes a clearance.
- 14:01 Aaron Lennon sends in a cross, clearance by Steve Gohouri.
- 13:40 Attacking throw-in by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham).
- 13:23 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Gareth Bale (Tottenham) to near post, resulting in open play.
- 13:04 Gareth Bale takes a shot. Steve Gohouri gets a block in.
- 12:47 Attacking throw-in by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 12:04 Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ronnie Stam (Wigan) to centre, resulting in open play.
- 10:45 Defending throw-in by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham).
- 9:40 Attacking throw-in by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham).
- 8:56 Foul by Hendry Thomas (Wigan) on Jermain Defoe (Tottenham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Michael Dawson (Tottenham) from right channel, resulting in open play.
- 7:52 Goal kick taken long by Carlo Cudicini (Tottenham).
- 7:04 Shot by Mohamed Diame (Wigan) right-footed from left channel (30 yards), blocked by Tom Huddlestone (Tottenham). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Hugo Rodallega (Wigan) to far post, shot by Steve Gohouri (Wigan) volleyed right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), hit bar.
- 6:14 Goal kick taken long by Carlo Cudicini (Tottenham).
- 5:39 Defending throw-in by Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham).
- 4:07 Jermain Defoe is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Ali Al Habsi takes the free kick.
- 3:28 Attacking throw-in by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan).
- 3:18 Goal kick taken long by Ali Al Habsi (Wigan).
- 2:35 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gareth Bale by Emmerson Boyce. Direct free kick taken by Gareth Bale.
- 2:05 Attacking throw-in by Emmerson Boyce (Wigan).
- 1:14 Hugo Rodallega has an effort at goal from outside the area missing to the wide left of the goal.
- 0:34 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Hugo Rodallega (Wigan) to near post, clearance by Michael Dawson (Tottenham).
- 0:11 Foul by Michael Dawson (Tottenham) on Hugo Rodallega (Wigan). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Maynor Figueroa (Wigan) from left wing, passed.
- 0:00 The ref blows the whistle to start the match.
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