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The next matches of the FA Cup 1/8 finals were memorable for sensations. After Southampton eliminated Fulham and Port Vale eliminated Sunderland, attention turned to Elland Road Stadium. However, Premier League representative Leeds did not give their opponent any chance, preventing a surprise.
Idman.Biz reports that the match against Daniel Farke's former team Norwich ended with the complete advantage of the Whites - 3:0.
The home side practically decided the fate of the game with two goals scored in the first half. Sean Longstaff opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Gabriel Gudmundsson increased the difference to two in the 43rd minute. In the final minutes of the game, Joel Piroe (85) finalized the score.
With this victory, Leeds qualified for the 1/4 finals of the English Cup for the first time since 2003. This success, coming after a long 23-year break, was met with great joy by the fans.
The draw for the 1/4 final stage of the English Cup will be held on March 9, before the last match of the fifth stage, West Ham vs. Brentford.
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A big sensation was recorded in the 1/8 final stage of the FA Cup. Premier League representative Sunderland faced Port Vale, who are competing in the country's third division (League 1).
Idman.Biz reports that the match held in Stoke-on-Trent ended with a 1:0 victory for the home team. The only goal of the match was scored by Ben Wayne in the 28th minute.
One of the factors that made this result sensational is that at the time of the match, Sunderland was 11th in the Premier League, while Port Vale was last (24th place) in the third division. Thus, the lower league representative managed to eliminate their elite opponent from the tournament.
Port Vale's opponent in the 1/4 final stage will be known after the draw to be held on March 9.
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Fulham, who are fighting for a place in the 1/4 finals of the English Cup, hosted Championship representative Southampton at their home ground. The match held at Craven Cottage Stadium ended with a 1:0 victory for the visitors.
Idman.Biz reports that the home side was remembered for a strange goal episode during the match. Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz's shot hit his own defender's head and headed towards Rodrigo Muniz. Although Muniz sent the ball into the net, the head referee Jared Gillett whistled before that, so the goal was not recorded.
This decision cost Fulham dearly. In the 89th minute of the match, Ioahim Andersen brought down Finn Azaz in the penalty area, so the referee pointed to the penalty spot. In the 91st minute, Ross Stewart accurately executed the shot and led his team to victory.
Thus, Premier League representative Fulham stopped their performance in the tournament, and Southampton wrote their name in the 1/4 finals.
