We will 'cherish' beating Wigan Athletic - Chorley boss

The home side had looked in for a comfortable after when goals from Joe Garner and Tom James opened up a 2-0 lead.

But the 41st-minute sending-off of Adam Long, for hauling down Harry Cardwell turned the game on its head.

Elliot Newby pulled one back three minutes into the second half, and Cardwell equalised on the hour mark.

The 10 men of Wigan managed to hold on for the rest of the 90 minutes, with Garner even seeing a late effort headed off the line.

But Connor Hall slotted home the winner in the first minute of extra-time - and the team propping up the National League North held on for a famous triumph.

"It was a good performance, a good victory, and we're in the second round for the first time since 1990," said Vermiglio.

"We were up against it today, but we had a firm belief we could get something.

"The red card without doubt changed the game, and we were able to capitalise.

"You see it all the time up and down the country, players get sent off and it's can the opposition take advantage.

"It doesn't always happen, it's not a given that will be the case.

"We needed to work hardk, and the boys have worked so hard for the win.

"Elliot's showed so much composure for the first goal, Harry's provided a fantastic finish for the second goal, and Connor's scored the scruffiest goal I've ever seen to win it!

"For the lads to then hold on...it was real backs-to-the-wall stuff at the end.

"And it's a really proud day for me and the players, and one we need to cherish."

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