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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Leeds sink birmingham in penalty shootout to reach fa cup fifth round | Mind Blowing Facts

The Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri saves Tommy Doyle’s penalty in the shootout.
The Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri saves Tommy Doyle’s penalty in the shootout. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

Leeds advanced to the fifth round of 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 extra time and then a penalty shootout, Birmingham could draw some consolation from pushing their top-flight opponents.

Sean Longstaff converted the clinching penalty, after Patrick Roberts, who had scored in the 89th minute to gain parity for Birmingham, blasted his kick over the crossbar; the Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri also saved from Tommy Doyle, Birmingham’s best player.

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