The English Premier League resumed with several midweek matches including Liverpool v Wigan Athletic on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Liverpool continues to struggle in all competitions and needs a top four finish to be in the UEFA Champions League next season. Who won the match and happened? Were Liverpool able to get a win and get back in track for a top four finish? Here’s a recap along with video highlights of the match.
Liverpool beats Wigan Athletic 2-1 – Video Highlights
Liverpool took an early lead with a goal from David N’Gog in the 9th minute from a corner kick. Wigan wasn’t able to respond in the first half as it ended 1-0. The match continued to remain at 1-0 for Liverpool early in the second half. Fernando Torres did not start for Liverpool but available as a substitute while Steven Gerrard did start.
Torres would come into the match in the second half and scored to give Liverpool a 2-0 lead. The goal was on a breakaway where he dribbled past a goalkeeper and had his shot blocked by a defender but was able to get the rebound quickly. It was not the prettiest of goals but nonetheless one that almost certainly sealed at least a draw if not a win for the home side.
The final minutes were a bit nervy for Liverpool as Wigan would close the gap to 1-2 with a late goal from Charlies N’Zogbia in the 90th minute. It was too little too late as Liverpool would hold on for a 2-1 win.
| MATCH INFORMATION | |
| Stadium: | Anfield, England |
| Attendance: | 41,116 |
| Match Time: | December 16, 2009, 15:00 ET |
| Official(s): | Philip Dowd (Referee) |
| SCORING SUMMARY | |
| Liverpool | Wigan Athletic |
| David Ngog (9) | Charles N’Zogbia (90) |
| Fernando Torres (79) | |
| MATCH STATS | ||
| Liverpool | Wigan Athletic | |
| Shots (on Goal) | 20(8) | 11(4) |
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 13 | 0 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Time of Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
