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Tom Jenkins

FA Cup semi-final: Millwall v Wigan Athletic – in pictures

FA Cup semi: Millwall players warm up in t-shirts supporting Lewisham hospital
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 work Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Millwall fan
But he doesn't care Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Kenny Jackett and Roberto Martinez are in a jovial mood before kick-off
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett and his Wigan counterpart Roberto Martinez, both former Swansea managers, are in a jovial mood before kick-off Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: A proud looking Dave Whelan applauds his Wigan team onto the pitch
A proud looking Dave Whelan applauds his Wigan team onto the pitch Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Arouna Kone has a shot saved by Millwall David keeper Forde
Wigan 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 first Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Wigan player Callum McManaman shoots past Shittu and Dunne
Wigan 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 away Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Empty seats in thhe Millwall versus Wigan FA Cup semi-final
Presumably these empty seats were part of the 10,000 tickets that Wigan returned Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Danny Shittu of Millwall tackles Jordi Gomez of Wigan
Danny Shittu goes in hard and dispossesses Jordi Gomez Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Shaun Maloney celebrates scoring the opening goal for Wigan
Wigan 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 celebration Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Wigan player Callum McManaman is fouled by Jack Smith of Millwall
Wigan's Callum McManaman is fouled by Jack Smith Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Millwall player Shane Lowry pulls the shirt of Arouna Kone of Wigan
Shane Lowry impedes Arouna Kone in an attempt to disrupt the marauding Wigan player Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Empty seats
The 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 Observer
FA Cup semi: Danny Shittu and Maynor Figueroa clash
The 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 battle Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Wigan's Callum McManaman skips past Millwall keeper David Forde to score
In 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
FA Cup semi: Callum McManaman rolls the ball into the empty net to score
… and then rolls the ball into an empty net Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Police charge the Millwall fans
Towards 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 Observer
FA Cup semi: Police charge fighting Millwall fans
With batons raised Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Wigan's Arouna Kone celebrates
Millwall continue to push but Wigan stand resolute and the final whistle goes. Wigan are in their first FA Cup final! Arouna Kone celebrates Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Millwall v Wigan
As does Wigan manager Roberto Martinez ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Wigan fans celebrate
The joy is replicated in the stands with these Wigan fans celebrating ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: Celebrating Wigan fans
Along with this pair in their in their natty knitted outfits ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
FA Cup semi: A Wigan fan celebrates
And this excitable young chap. Final score: Millwall 0-2 Wigan Athletic Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
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