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Wigan looked the better side after the goal and could have
added more goals. On the other side, Sunderland had a real
chance but Kirkland made two excellent successive saves to
deny them.
Four minutes before half time, Sunderland scored
a goal against the run of play as the ball dropped to Leadbitter
who fired it home past Kirkland to level the score before
half time.
However, N'Zogbia scored an excellent goal from
a counter attacking move to reclaim the lead for the guests.
He started a great solo run from his own half and took the
ball to Sunderland's penalty area, he had a chance to lay
the ball to Mido in front of goal but he decided to send it
home with his left to make the score 1-2.
In the 2nd half, Wigan looked better thanks
to their posession football. They won the tackles easily and
spoiled Sunderland's attacks with their compact defense. The
presence of five men in midfield gave them the advantage to
control the rythm of play.
With only 15 minutes left on the clock, Bruce
gave Zaki the chance to come on and replace his compatriot
Mido. Zaki had little to do but he won a freekick for his
side, he also moved well down the flanks to waste the remaining
few minutes till the referee blew the final whistle.
It should be mentioned that Wigan will play
Hul City in the next match at home. A win in that match might
be enough for them to reclaim the 7th spot in table.
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