Sunday, January 29, 2012

FA Cup: Rockin' Robin's PKs and Theo Walcott Tally Send Gunners To Round of 16; Fifth-Round Replay For Black Cats and Boro

Two games in the fourth round of England's FA Cup were contested on Sunday.


At Sunderland, England:


Frazier Campbell's goal in the 59th minute enabled Sunderland to come from behind to gain a 1-1 home draw with Middlesbrough.  Barry Robson scored at 16 minutes for the League Championship club, who will host a February 7 fifth-round replay with the Black Cats.  The winners will host Arsenal on February 19.


At London:


Robin Van Persie converted two penalty kicks (54', 61') and Theo Walcott added a goal (57') as Arsenal scored three goals during a seven-minute span in the second half as they came back from a two-goal halftime deficit to defeat visiting fellow Premier Leaguers Aston Villa 3-2 to advance to the fifth round.  On February 19, the Gunners will travel to Sunderland or Middlesbrough (depending on who wins the February 7 fourth-round replay) for a fifth-round encounter.



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