This stunning Craig Gardner goal vs Wigan ( see video below) put Sunderland 1-0 ahead in their fixture against the Latics on 3rd January, 2012. Sunderland went on to win the game 4-1. Gardner’s free kick against Wigan was almost Ronaldoesque in nature, with the medio lashing home from distance.
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Wigan vs Sunderland 1-4 Highlights Craig Gardner goal Video free kick Vaughan 2012
Wigan vs Sunderland 2012 ( Wigan v Sunderland 2012 video below)
Final score and result:- Wigan vs Sunderland 1-4 ( Rodallega/ Gardner, McClean, Sessegnon, Vaughan)
DW Stadium, Wigan- 3rd January, 2012- Tuesday- 19.45 UK
Sunderland’s dream run under Martin O’Neill continues as they produce a sparkling performance to demolish Wigan Athletic 4-1. Craig Gardner’s free kick worth the admission price alone.
Video- Ji Dong-Won Kissed by Sunderland Fan after winning goal- Man City Kiss 2012

Sunderland’s Korean forward Ji Dong-Won was kissed by a male fan of the Black Cats following their giant killing 1-0 win over the Citizens on New Year’s Day 2012.
Dong-Won scored the winner by rounding Joe Hart after being set up by Stephane Sessegnon.
In hindsight, after receiving the kiss, we’re not sure whether Dong wishes he had scored the goal!