Roberto Martinez hailed Wigan's "complete performance" as they
ended a five-game run without a win by triumphing 2-0 over Wolves
at Molineux.
Second half goals from James McCarthy and Charles N'Zogbia
earned victory for the Latics, who had a first half penalty from
Hugo Rodallega saved by Wolves goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.
Wolves defender Richard Stearman and Wigan midfielder Hendry
Thomas were both sent off by referee Howard Webb for two bookable
offences.
Martinez said: "Coming away from home, we knew that Wolves
were going to start very brightly and we coped with that really
well.
"On top of that we looked very dangerous on the break and
created good chances in the first half.
"We needed to remember Wolves are a side who are going to
test you and the biggest positive of our performance was that we
looked really solid and looked worthy of a clean sheet.
"It looked like it might be one of those days given the way
their keeper played. We've had a few occasions like that this
season.
"It was a real test of character with missing a penalty,
hitting a post and then the opposition going down to 10 men and
looking solid behind the ball.
"But instead of being sorry for ourselves we found the
answers and showed a maturity in our play. It was a very important
win and it was a complete performance."
Martinez was particularly pleased with the performance of
N'Zogbia, who caused constant problems round the right flank.
He explained: "We all know about his quality and how good he
is in one versus one situations - but his workrate today was also
fantastic.
"He has been in good form all season. He is enjoying good
moments in his career but he will carry on getting better and
developing."
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy had no complaints except with
referee Webb for inadvertently giving Wigan a helping hand with
their first goal.
He said: "We made mistakes which cost us but the referee put
a block in on David Jones which impeded him for the first goal.
"When Marcus made the initial save, I would have liked one of
my players to have had the chance to get the rebound rather than be
blocked by the ref - but that is the only beef I have got with him.
"I've got no problems with the sending off of Richard
(Stearman) and it was not the most sane thing I've seen.
"The ball was going out of play but as a young player you do
things and then wonder why afterwards, and I am sure he will. I've
no problem with the decision but it has cost us."
McCarthy was full of praise for Hahnemann, who made several
fine saves.
He said: "Marcus has done well for us since he came into the
side and I thought he was fantastic again.
"This is a setback for us but we had something similar at
home to Birmingham and then came back and won three of the next
four games."
