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Sunderland sneak into next round
Sessegnon strikes in dying moments in 2-1 win over Middlesbrough
- Reuters
- Published: 00:00 February 10, 2012
London: Stephane Sessegnon struck deep into extra-time as Sunderland booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 replay win over second-tier rivals Middlesbrough on Wednesday.
With the scores level after 90 minutes and the match heading for a penalty shoot-out, the Benin international aimed a right-foot drive into the bottom corner past Middlesbrough keeper Jason Steele.
Sunderland, revitalised in the Premier League since Martin O'Neill took over as manager in December, dominated the early exchanges but had to wait until the 42nd minute to take the lead against the north-east neighbours. Forward Fraizer Campell, who scored Sunderland's goal in the 1-1 draw in the first meeting between the sides, laid the ball off to midfielder Jack Colback, who blasted the visitors ahead with a powerful shot.
Middlesbrough levelled 11 minutes after the break with a Lukas Jutkiewicz volley.
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