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Port Vale Stuns Bristol City in FA Cup Thriller
4 Mar
Summary
- Ben Waine scored the winning goal in extra time.
- Port Vale defeated Championship side Bristol City.
- Premier League Sunderland will be Port Vale's next opponent.

Port Vale has advanced to the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 30 years after a dramatic extra-time victory over Championship club Bristol City. New Zealand-born forward Ben Waine scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute, rounding the goalkeeper to slot home from a tight angle.
Manager Jon Brady expressed excitement for the "ultimate test" against Premier League Sunderland, acknowledging the challenging pitch but praising his team's structure and implementation of the game plan. Bristol City manager Gerhard Struber apologized to the traveling fans for the unexpected exit, urging for continued support as the team aims for a play-off push.
Despite making eight changes to their league lineup, Bristol City struggled to create clear chances, managing only one shot on target from a Tomi Horvat free-kick. Struber cited the difficult pitch as a factor but admitted disappointment in his team's execution.




