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London's Arsenal scored three goals in eight minutes of the second half and after a fierce battle, they defeated Birmingham's Aston Villa 3-2.
Arsene Wenger's team broke into the quarterfinals of the Football Association (FA) Cup after this victory. Despite starting the second half with a two-goal advantage, Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott's strikes after the break determined Arsenal's victory.
In the other match, the winner was not determined - Sunderland drew with Middlesbrough, so the participant of the next stage will only be decided after an additional match.
Results:
London's Arsenal 3 - 2 Birmingham's Aston Villa 33' [0 - 1] R. Dunne 45' [0 - 2] D. Bent 54' [1 - 2] R. van Persie (from a penalty kick) 57' [2 - 2] T. Walcott 61' [3 - 2] R. van Persie (from a penalty kick)
Sunderland 1 - 1 Middlesbrough 16' [0 - 1] B. Robson 59' [1 - 1] F. Campbell
