FA Cup 4th Rd Replay

Leeds United 1 Tottenham Hotspur 3

A Jermain Defoe hat-trick earned Spurs a fifth-round FA Cup trip to Bolton as they sank Leeds in an exciting replay. England International Defoe went close several times before slicing left-footed into the top corner but in first-half stoppage time Luciano Becchio forced home a rebound after Beckford's effort was saved to level.

Defoe had a goal ruled out for offside mid way through the second half but soon flicked in at the near post following a cross from Man of The Match David Bentley. In the fourth minute of stoppage time the England striker rounded the goalkeeper to complete his treble for his 20th goal of the season. It was obvious that Leeds tired in the last twenty minutes but having played nine more games that Spurs this season that was understandable.

It's now back to the bread and butter of the league with Hartlepool away our next fixture. We want to be remembered this season for promotion and not a great cup run so lets hope Grayson gets the boys back on track.MOT