Blackburn 3 : Wigan 1
23/03/2008 7:13 AM
left-wing cross from close range.
Steve Bruce's immediate response was to send on Marcus Bent against his former club in place of King.
Brown tested Friedel with a swerving drive which the goalkeeper deflected for a corner, with Paul Scharner heading over Taylor's resulting cross.
Wigan's afternoon went from bad to worse when Palacios, who had been booked in the first half, went in late on David Dunn and was shown a second yellow and then red card.
With the game won Hughes finally sacrificed a striker, sending on midfielder Tugay for Roberts 12 minutes from time.
Wigan forced a number of corners in the latter stages but failed to take advantage.
English Premier League
Blackburn 3 (Santa Cruz 12, 63, Roberts 45)
Wigan 1 (King 17p)