Liverpool beats Wigan Athletic 2-1 in the English Premier League – Recap and Video Highlights

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

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