FA Cup semi-final: Millwall v Wigan Athletic – in pictures
Millwall players warm up in T-shirts supporting Lewisham Hospital, the majority of which is in danger of being sold off as part of the government's austerity measures. Click here to read more on Millwall's stance on the issue and about the club's community workPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverBut he doesn't carePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverMillwall manager Kenny Jackett and his Wigan counterpart Roberto Martinez, both former Swansea managers, are in a jovial mood before kick-offPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
A proud looking Dave Whelan applauds his Wigan team onto the pitchPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverWigan have the better of the early exchanges and 12 minutes in almost take the lead. Millwall's Chris Taylor gives the ball away in the middle of his own half, and Shaun Maloney looks to put Arouna Kone through. Mark Beevers, though, slides in to get to the ball firstPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverWigan go close again just two minutes later with an excellent shot from Callum McManaman which is arrowing into the corner until David Forde pushes it awayPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverPresumably these empty seats were part of the 10,000 tickets that Wigan returnedPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverDanny Shittu goes in hard and dispossesses Jordi Gomez Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverWigan take the lead after 25 minutes when Kone sprints down the right and crosses to Maloney. He finds space at the back post and volleys under the keeper before wheeling away in celebrationPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverWigan's Callum McManaman is fouled by Jack Smith Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverShane Lowry impedes Arouna Kone in an attempt to disrupt the marauding Wigan playerPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe official attendance for the match in the 90,000 capacity stadium is 62,335 - the lowest crowd for a semi-final at the rebuilt Wembley Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe second half sees more of the same, Wigan dominating with Millwall creating the odd half chance. Here Danny Shittu and Maynor Figueroa clash during an aerial battlePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverIn the 78th minute Millwall get caught as they push forward. Gomez takes his time before playing a simple ball into the penalty area. McManaman goes past the keeper ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer… and then rolls the ball into an empty netPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverTowards the end of the match the Millwall fans start fighting amongst themselves. Eventually the police charge in to stop it ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverWith batons raisedPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverMillwall continue to push but Wigan stand resolute and the final whistle goes. Wigan are in their first FA Cup final! Arouna Kone celebratesPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverAs does Wigan manager Roberto Martinez ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe joy is replicated in the stands with these Wigan fans celebrating ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverAlong with this pair in their in their natty knitted outfits ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverAnd this excitable young chap. Final score: Millwall 0-2 Wigan AthleticPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
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