Tottenham restarted with a goal kick, and almost immediately they began imposing themselves again.
By the twenty-second minute, Maddison had drifted into the pocket between Wigan's midfield and defence, receiving on the half-turn before sliding a perfectly weighted pass into Richarlison's diagonal run.
The Brazilian carried it confidently toward O'Shea as the centre-back gave ground.
Only when O'Shea finally committed did Richarlison slip the ball wide to Kulusevski.
The winger didn't hesitate.
His cross came in first time, curling viciously toward the near post, the same routine.
"Danger again for Wigan..." the commentator warned as Son met it with a deft glance toward goal, but this time Ben Amos had judged the flight perfectly.
He gathered the effort cleanly against his chest before the South Stand answered with appreciative applause.
"Good handling," the co-commentator said.
"Exactly what his defenders needed there."
The pressure refused to ease.
