What are the chances of that? All three of last night’s FA Cup third-round replays went the distance, to penalties. Bristol Rovers knocked out hapless Fulham, Barnet beat Swindon, and Derby County fans at last had something to cheer, when their team got one over on Sheff Wed. at Hillsborough.
Bristol Rovers players celebrate after winning 5-3 on penalties against Fulham at the Memorial Stadium.
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Derby County players celebrate their victory in a penalty shootout over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
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Rob Beckwith, Barnet’s goalkeeper, punches the air following his side’s victory against Swindon in – you’ve guessed it – a penalty shoot-out at Underhill. Swindon took four pens and managed to score… er, none of them.
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