Source: Daily_Mail
Fulham 2 Wigan 1: Brede Hangeland scores winner as Cottagers come from behind
[LNB]Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has had enough of dissenting voices at Craven Cottage.[LNB]His side's lacklustre first-half display in their 53rd game of the season was greeted by catcalls of derision from some fans.[LNB]Hodgson, with a Europa League semi-final still a possibility and Premier League safety surely secured, said: 'It would be nice if people showed some sort of understanding because I feel the players don't deserve people shouting at them to 'wake up'.[LNB]'It's not a question of waking up; it's a question of getting tired legs going again.'[LNB] Equaliser: Okaka scores in the 47th minute to draw Fulham level [LNB][LNB]Fulham had the excuse of Thursday's exertions against Wolfsburg inthe Europa League but they came from behind to secure a victory thathelps London rivals West Ham, who had complained to the Premier Leagueafter Fulham made six changes for last week's defeat at Hull. Wigan areonly four points above the relegation zone, three ahead of the Hammers,after this setback.[LNB]Jason Scotland, making his first Wigan start for eight weeks, openedthe scoring with his first Premier League goal in the 34th minute.Hodgson was so incensed by his side's defending that he kicked a chairin the dug-out.[LNB] Winner: Brede Hangeland (left) secured the three points[LNB][LNB]HEADER HEREFULHAM (4-4-1-1): Schwarzer 6; Davies 6, Hughes 6, Hangeland 7, Konchesky 6; Duff 6, Murphy 5 (Baird 88min), Etuhu 6, Dempsey 6; Gera 7; Elm 5 (Okaka 46, 6, Nevland 88). [LNB]Booked: Okaka.[LNB]WIGAN (4-2-3-1): Kirkland 6; Melchiot 6, Scharner 5, Bramble 6, Figueroa 6; McCarthy 6, Diame 6; N'Zogbia 6 (Watson 86), Scotland 6 (Moses 61, 6), Rodallega 6; Morena 5 (Sinclair 85). [LNB]Booked: Scharner, Figueroa.[LNB]Man of the match: Zoltan Gera.[LNB]Referee: Mark Clattenburg.[LNB]But he seized the initiative by sending on Stefano Okaka for DavidElm after the break. He admitted it had been a mistake to play Swedishstriker Elm, who was taken to hospital after the game having suffered arecurrence of a virus.[LNB]Elm was thought to be a like-for-like replacement for Bobby Zamora,who suffered an achilles injury in the 2-1 win over Wolfsburg butshould be fit for Thursday's second leg.[LNB]Okaka took less than 90 seconds to draw Fulham level with his firstPremier League goal and six minutes later Brede Hangeland made it 2-1with a powerful header from a Damien Duff cross.[LNB]Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was unhappy with his side's defending. He said: 'It was a self-inflicted defeat. We created enough chances and looked a threatbut then we get punished for two unacceptable lapses of concentration.'[LNB] PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: The action as it happend at Craven Cottage We have no case to answer! Hodgson scoffs at West Ham's Fulham complaintWest Brom and Wigan battle for Hamilton's £2m-rated James McArthurFULHAM FC
