Louis the hero as Oxford stun Charlton in penalty showdown
Worthington Cup round-up
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Your support makes all the difference.Charlton Athletic's terrible season went from bad to worse at The Valley last night as Third Division Oxford United put them out of the Worthington Cup 6-5 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.
Both teams had already missed three penalties in the shoot-out in the second-round tie when, in the decisive ninth round of kicks, Radostin Kishishev's effort was saved leaving United's substitute striker Jefferson Louis to hit home the winner.
There was another penalty shoot-out at Millmoor, with Rotherham beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-2 after the teams had shared eight goals over 120 minutes. Andy Monkhouse put Rotherham ahead from close range after just five minutes – however, Wolves were level on the stroke of half-time when Shaun Newton stroked home a penalty.
Kenny Miller (58) and Alex Rae (70) looked to have sealed victory for Dave Jones' men but Ronnie Moore's side rallied with Mark Robins converting a spot-kick and Chris Swailes forcing extra-time with his 86th-minute goal.
The Millers were ahead for the second time in the match when Richard Barker (93) swept the ball home, but Robert Scott's own goal right at the end of extra-time meant penalties.
Manchester City came from behind and rode their luck during a late spell of four goals in three minutes to register a narrow 3-2 win over Crewe Alexandra at Maine Road.
The Crewe striker Rodney Jack gave his team the lead, and it took City until the 69th minute to get back on level terms through Eyal Berkovic.
When Richard Walker put through his own net with just six minutes left, it looked as if City were home and dry. However, more drama was to unfold in the 86th minute as Hulse bundled the ball home in Crewe's next attack to level, only for Darren Huckerby to win it for City moments later with a 20-yard screamer.
Wimbledon eliminated the First Division leaders, Portsmouth, from the competition with a fine 3-1 win at Fratton Park. Vincent Pericard headed Pompey in front after six minutes, only for Joel McAnuff to pull the Dons level a minute later.
The match was turned on its head when Mikele Leigertwood nodded in Alex Tapp's 16th-minute corner. Neil Shipperley headed home McAnuff's free-kick on the hour to make the game safe in the second half.
Teddy Sheringham's first-half goal was enough to send Tottenham through against Cardiff at White Hart Lane. The England striker neatly converted Mauricio Taricco's centre to give Spurs an advantage which they never looked like relinquishing.
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