Leeds survive Birmingham test to win penalty shoot-out and reach FA Cup fifth round

In the end, Leeds United took their place in the fifth round, but Birmingham made it far from easy for them.

After taking the Premier League side to extra-time, a penalty shoot-out was a step too far. Leeds were clinical and Birmingham missed two from the post – including Patrick Roberts whose last-minute equaliser gave Chris Davies’ side hope of a Cup upset.

Lukas Nmecha’s second half goal seemed to put Leeds in control. But owner Tom Wagner, watching the game from the USA while he recovers from a stroke, will have been proud of the way Birmingham fought back and refused to give in.

Birmingham will rue the missed chances – especially hitting the post in stoppage time – but they left the field with heads held high.

[Source: Daily Telegraph]