"Leeds United advanced to the fifth roundof the FA Cup, with sights set on a possible first quarter-final place since 2002-03. But after scoring a last-gasp equaliser to take the tie to a penalty shootout, Birmingham City could draw some consolation from pushing their top-flight opponents. Sean Longstaff scored the clinching penalty, after Patrick Roberts, who had scored in the 89th minute to earn Birmingham parity, blasted his over the crossbar. Lucas Perri also saved from Tommy Doyle, who was probably man of the match."
"Leeds's first season back in the Premier League has gone increasingly well and this made it one defeat in seven matches and that against leaders Arsenal and here they showed the depth of character to come back from an appalling start to the game. While Leeds's first-half performance suggested they thought they were turning up for a Sunday league match, Chris Davies's team were well up for the cup, as they used to say in the times when Birminghamused to play in these penguin-style shirts."
Leeds United progressed to the FA Cup fifth round after defeating Birmingham City in a penalty shootout. Patrick Roberts scored in the 89th minute to force penalties, but then missed his spot-kick, and Sean Longstaff converted the decisive penalty. Lucas Perri saved Tommy Doyle’s penalty and had earlier tipped Jay Stansfield’s left-footed half-volley onto the inside of the post. Leeds have lost only once in seven matches, that defeat coming against Arsenal, and recovered from a poor start to the game to prevail. Both teams made six changes, and Birmingham wore a retro kit and received a 13th-minute standing ovation for their chair.
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