Summary Wigan beat Millwall 2-0 to reach the FA Cup final for the first time in the club's 81-year history.
LONDON (AP) - Millwall fans fought among each other at Wembley Stadium, overshadowing Wigan s 2-0 victory to reach the FA Cup final on Saturday for the first time in its 81-year history.
Police and stewards appeared to be slow to react as the disorder built throughout the second half as groups of Millwall supporters brawled with themselves and security officials.
In pictures broadcast around the world, one female Wigan fan was seen to be in tears as Millwall supporters traded punches, reviving memories of the 1970s when the London club s struggle with hooliganism cast a shadow over English football.
"We are continuing to progress as a club, that s out greatest challenge," said Millwall manager Kenny Jackett, who did not see any of the fighting.
"We ve worked very hard to do everything we possibly can to try to be trouble-free ... if crowd trouble is going to be continuously brought up with Millwall that will hold us back."
Millwall was preparing an official response to the disorder, but accepted it "overshadowed" the match.
On the pitch, Shaun Maloney put Wigan in front in the 25th minute with a crisp finish after the Premier League side ripped through the second-division club with ease.
Wigan struggled to build on its position of strength but withstood Millwall pressure before Callum McManaman netted from a tight angle in the 78th to complete the victory.
Both Wigan and Millwall were taking a break from their respective struggles against relegation.
Wigan will return to Wembley on May 11 just before the end of the league season to face Manchester City or Chelsea in the final.
Wigan is on course to become the second history-maker this season at the national stadium. Swansea won its first major trophy in the League Cup final in February.
Saturday s trip to Wembley was far happier for Wigan owner Dave Whelan than in 1960 when his football career ended in the FA Cup final after breaking his leg playing for Blackburn.
"We will get the chairman leading the team out (in the final)," Wigan manager Roberto Martinez said. "It will bring full circle his time with the FA Cup."
