Swansea City vs Bristol City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
Swansea 1-2 Bristol City (aet): Sam Bell struck in the 112th minute to see the Robins through
Sam Bell scored a superb winner nine minutes from the end of extra time to book Bristol City a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at Swansea City.
The Robins substitute cut in from the left and fired past goalkeeper Andy Fisher to settle the replay and reward his club with a home tie against West Brom. It was 20-year-old Bell’s first senior goal for the club.
Mark Sykes’ third goal in two games had put Bristol City ahead against the run of play with a composed finish after a slick move just past the hour, but Swans substitute Ollie Cooper levelled the scores in the 73rd minute, seconds after coming on.
Swansea pressed hard for a second equaliser following Bell’s effort, but Kyle Naughton flashed a shot inches wide as the Swans’ cup dreams ended.
Relive all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Swansea City vs Bristol City
Attempt blocked. Olivier Ntcham (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Swansea City vs Bristol City
Goal! Swansea City 0, Bristol City 1. Mark Sykes (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Bell following a fast break.
Swansea City vs Bristol City
Substitution, Swansea City. Liam Cullen replaces Joël Piroe.
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