Arsenal snatch shoot-out victory
01/03/2005 - 23:00:31Sheff Utd 0 Arsenal 0 (Arsenal win 4-2 on penalties)
Arsenal survived a dramatic night at Bramall Lane to book themselves a quarter-final against Bolton, with Alan Quinn and Jon Harley missing penalties in the penalty shoot-out which followed a goalless 120 minutes.
Despite lacking the likes of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires and Jose Antonio Reyes through suspension and injuries, it was Arsenal who had the better of the chances.
Pascal Cygan, Jeremie Aliadiere, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie and Cesc Fabregas all had chances, but the thrilling tie went all the way to spot-kicks.
Alan Quinn and Jon Harley failed where Arsenal’s players all succeeded.
Full report to follow…
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