The FA Cup Third Round
Saturday 8 January 2005
Non-League minnows Exeter proved that the romance of The FA Cup is far from dead after earning a replay against holders Manchester United.
And on a day of Third Round surprises, Oldham dumped Manchester City out with a shock win at Boundary Park, while Sheffield United, Sunderland and West Ham also sent Premiership opposition packing.
Exeter secured a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford with a valiant display against a United team including the likes of Paul Scholes, Alan Smith and Cristiano Ronaldo. 18-year-old goalkeeper Paul Jones was one of a number of heroes for the Conference side, who at times even threatened an unthinkable win.
Only a few miles away, League One strugglers Oldham beat Kevin Keegan's City by a single Scott Vernon goal - his sixth in nine starts this season.
But the Latics were also indebted to an inspired display from goalkeeper Les Pogliacomi who kept the Premiership side at bay with a string of fine saves.
Sheffield United beat 2000 finalists Aston Villa in a controversial encounter at Brammall Lane. Andy Liddell scored twice in the last eight minutes to secure a 3-1 win despite appeals from the visitors that he was offside in the build-up to his first.
West Ham's Marlon Harewood sent Norwich crashing out after he netted the only goal at Upton Park late on. And a Marcus Stewart penalty sealed a 2-1 win for Sunderland against Crystal Palace.
Premiership leaders Chelsea are through to the Fourth Round - but not without a scare. Paul Hayes put League Two side Scunthorpe ahead at Stamford Bridge after only eight minutes as the Blues struggled in the early stages of the game.
The visitors later had chances to extend the lead but Mateja Kezman volleyed Chelsea level from 15 yards. An own goal by Andy Crosby put Chelsea ahead, and Eidur Gudjohnsen sealed victory four minutes from time.
Spurs were also made to sweat by League One strugglers Brighton. Ledley King gave the eight-times Cup winners the lead, but Richard Carpenter equalised with a curling free kick. Ireland international Robbie Keane struck a brilliant volley to win it for Spurs with eight minutes left.
Middlesbrough went behind to the fastest goal of the day at Meadow Lane against Notts County. But efforts by Doriva and Joseph-Desire Job meant it was Boro who progressed.
League Two Yeovil continued their proud giant-killing tradition with a convincing 3-0 win at Championship strugglers Rotherham.
Last season's beaten finalists Millwall fell at the first hurdle to Wolves at Molineux. The 2-0 win was former England Head Coach Glenn Hoddle's first in charge of the Midlands club.
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Former England captain Bryan Robson secured his first win in charge of West Brom, too, as the Baggies won 2-0 at Preston thanks to Robert Earnshaw's double.
Elsewhere, there were convincing wins for Birmingham, Bolton, Charlton, Everton and Southampton. But Blackburn were held at Cardiff, and Fulham could only draw at Watford.
12:30 Sheff Utd 3 - 1 Aston Villa
13:00 Wolves 2 - 0 Millwall
15:00 Birmingham 3 - 0 Leeds
15:00 Bournemouth 2 - 1 Chester
15:00 Cardiff 1 - 1 Blackburn
15:00 Charlton 4 - 1 Rochdale
15:00 Chelsea 3 - 1 Scunthorpe
15:00 Coventry 3 - 0 Crewe
15:00 Derby 2 - 1 Wigan
15:00 Hartlepool Utd 0 - 0 Boston Utd
15:00 Hull 0 - 2 Colchester
15:00 Ipswich 1 - 3 Bolton
15:00 Leicester 2 - 2 Blackpool
15:00 Luton 0 - 2 Brentford
15:00 Man Utd 0 - 0 Exeter
15:00 MK Dons 0 - 2 Peterborough
15:00 Northampton 1 - 3 Southampton
15:00 Notts County 1 - 2 Middlesbro
15:00 Oldham 1 - 0 Man City
15:00 Portsmouth 1 - 0 Gillingham
15:00 Preston 0 - 2 West Brom
15:00 QPR 0 - 3 Nottm Forest
15:00 Reading 1 - 1 Swansea
15:00 Rotherham 0 - 3 Yeovil
15:00 Sunderland 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
15:00 Tottenham 2 - 1 Brighton
15:00 Watford 1 - 1 Fulham
15:00 West Ham 1 - 0 Norwich
17:30 Plymouth 1 - 3 Everton
Yes, I agree, he was offside, but I only saw the goals, so I don't know how the game fared??? My mate, who is a Yiddo, said De Vries caused them all sorts of problems at the back???
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The right back was playing him on - He was level.
Thats about the first decent game De Vries has had.
Why is this still a sticky? Or are we waiting until the 3rd Round rolls around next year?
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I am curious, does anyone know when the FA Cup final is? If you do, please pass along the info to me--Thanks.
What a game between Leicester (a.k.a., "Lychester," according to FSC, lol) and Tottenham Hotsperm. It was a sour way for Sperms to crash out, considering that De Vries looked well offside for the winner. Did anyone else notice that?
What a game between Leicester (a.k.a., "Lychester," according to FSC, lol) and Tottenham Hotsperm. It was a sour way for Sperms to crash out, considering that De Vries looked well offside for the winner. Did anyone else notice that?
Yes, I agree, he was offside, but I only saw the goals, so I don't know how the game fared??? My mate, who is a Yiddo, said De Vries caused them all sorts of problems at the back???
On a similar note, I must have seen about 10 minutes (around 70-80) of the Manure game and I thought they were all over Burton, but when I read the write-up this morning, the papers are saying MU were fortunate.....just shows, you need to see the complete picture!!!
I am curious, does anyone know when the FA Cup final is? If you do, please pass along the info to me--Thanks.
21st May 2005. See http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2003/06/53590.htm
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