Swansea vs Cardiff Highlights: Carling Cup Highlights

Jordi Gomez scored the only goal of the evening to lead Swansea into the Carling Cup fourth round at the expense of 10-man Cardiff as a feisty all-Welsh affair at the Liberty Stadium finished 1-0 to the home side.

The Bluebirds, who lost Stephen McPhail after two bookable offences, were left to rue a host of wasted first half opportunities as Roberto Martinez’s men edged a frenetic derby clash.

Gomez’s curled a 20-yard free kick past Cardiff keeper Peter Enckelman after 57 minutes to give the Swansea faithful bragging rights in the first competitive encounter between the sides since April 1999. Swan sea managed to hang on to the lead.


Man Utd vs Middlesbrough Highlights: Carling Cup Highlights

It was almost as if Cristiano Ronaldo had never left the pitch as he announced his return to Manchester United’s starting line-up with a goal as they beat Middlesbrough 3-1 in the Carling Cup third round.

It was the most experienced Ryan Giggs who got United’s deserved winner though, chipping home after Adam Johnson had equalised for Boro, before Nani made it three for United in stoppage-time.

But things ended on a bad note as Boro skipper Emanuel Pogatetz was dismissed for a tackle on Rodrigo Possebon which saw the 19-year-old Brazilian require lengthy treatment before eventually being carried from the field.

It was an awful end to an impressive evening for Possebon, one the brightest of the gifted crop of youngsters for the Red Devils. Given the events at Manchester City in the last couple of weeks, the emphasis on finding young talent has taken on even more significance for Sir Alex, who are no longer the biggest spenders in the city, never mind the country as there was only one purchase this summer.

Possebon was so impressive in the centre of midfield against opponents who so often have caused United problems that Ferguson might have a job holding him back assuming his injury is not serious.

And in Danny Welbeck the Red Devil’s have a local-born striker worthy of the praise he has been showered with on England Under-19 duty.

Liverpool vs Crewe Highlights: Carling Cup Highlights

Liverpool cruised to the fourth round of Carling cup with a comfortable 2-1 victory over Crewe in the third round of the Carling Cup.

Jermaine Pennant was a constant threat on the right flank while Lucas and Daniel Agger produced superb performances to give the Benitez a selection poser for the Merseyside derby this weekend.

Agger gave Liverpool a 15th-minute scored from a free-kick to put Red’s ahead before Michael O’Connor’s equalizer 10 minutes later.

Pennant assisted Liverpool’s second goal with a dangerous cross which was converted by powerful header from Lucas in the 58th minute but really the margin of the victory should have been greater. Fernando Torres was introduced in the 66′ to seal the victory and the Spaniard had to chances blocked by Crewe goalkeeper.

While strengthening the Reds first team for a Barclays Premier League title challenge has been Benitez’s priority he is attempting to build a squad to challenge for all competitions.

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Leeds vs Hartlepool Highlights: Carling Cup Highlights

Andy Robinson salvaged injury time winner to send Leeds into the last 16 of the Carling Cup after Hartlepool had led on two occasions in an Elland Road thriller which ended 3-2.

Extra-time seemed certain until Leeds winger Robinson collected Jonny Howson’s pass and fired an unstoppable shot past stunned keeper Arran Lee-Barrett.

Leeds-born Andy Monkhouse lead Hartlepool in front inside two minutes. Richie Humphreys’ free-kick from the left was shunted to the far post by Joel Porter and Monkhouse headed past Leeds keeper Casper.

Leeds were gifted a easy 14th minute equaliser through Livingston striker Robert Snodgrass. He won the ball, sprinted forward and shot inside the left post from 15 yards.

Whereas Hartlepool remained unchanged, Leeds made nine changes as manager Gary McAllister gambled on his `shadow squad’.

But soon after Aussie international Joel Porter had rifled Hartlepool back in front on 33 minutes with a 25-yard drive which caught Casper off his line, Leeds’ leading scorer Jermaine Beckford came in place of Snodgrass who was suffering from a stomach cramps.

Leeds were much better side in the second half and they leveled thins in the 57th minute, Enoch Showunmi forcing the ball over the line after David Prutton’s cross was turned against the bar by Beckford before Robinson provided his last minute winner.


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