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In the only Monday match of the English Premier League between Blackburn and Wigan, a 1-1 draw was recorded, which left the hosts disappointed after the game, as they are capable of fighting even for the fourth place in the tournament table.
1 - 1
52` [0 - 1] Jason Roberts
84` [1 - 1] Shefki Kuqi
In the first intense match watched by over 20 thousand spectators, both teams scored a goal in the first half, but they were not counted. In the second half, the guests took the lead after seven minutes, when Pascalis Chimbonda attempted to send the ball into the goal after a corner, but Jason Roberts impressively turned his back towards the goal and redirected the ball into the net.
Although Blackburn seemed stronger in this match, they failed to capitalize on the opportunities they created, and the equalizing goal sparked a lot of discussions, as the attempt to "cross" into the penalty area was easily intercepted by Wigan goalkeeper John Filan, but Lucas Neill, who had cut in front of him, managed to knock the ball out of his hands and Finnish player Shefki Kuqi quickly equalized the score.
One minute later, Blackburn, who had previously secured five consecutive victories, could have snatched the win, but John Filan brilliantly saved a penalty kick from Craig Bellamy.
With these drawn points, Blackburn remained in sixth place with 53 points after 32 matches, although a win would have lifted them to fourth place in the tournament table, overtaking Arsenal and Tottenham clubs.
Meanwhile, Wigan's draw allowed them to rise to eighth place in the tournament table.
