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Sunday Clockwatch

Mon 10 Mar, 12:13 AM


1950: The full-time whistle goes and West Brom will join Barnsley, Cardiff and Portsmouth in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

That brings to an end Sunday's clockwatch on what has been a bumper day of football. Aside from the action in the FA Cup, the main story is Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Wigan. The Gunners have now gone three Premier League games without a win.

1949: We are now in injury time as Sunday's football action in England and Scotland draws to a close.

1947: Walker's cross from the left flank is claimed with ease by Kiely on the edge of his six-yard box.

1946: Bristol Rovers' FA Cup run is coming to an end as West Brom are set to claim a convincing victory. Paul Trollope will be proud of his side, however they have been outclassed as the match has progressed.

1944: GOAL MILLER! Miller makes space on the edge of the Bristol Rovers box and side-foots a well placed finish into the bottom right-hand corner of Steve Phillips goal. That completes the former Manchester City striker's hat-trick.

1943: West Brom are making their final change of the match with Do-heon Kim coming onto take the place of Morrison.

1942: Albrechtsen cuts in from the right flank and sends a weak effort wide of Steve Phillips' right hand post.

1941: Bristol Rovers are making their final change of the match with Sammy Igoe coming onto replace Williams.

1940: Haldane fires a driven effort against the right hand post of Kiely's goal from 20 yards. The West Brom keeper was well beaten.

1938: Williams is caught offside as he tries to run onto Walker's ball behind the Bristol Rovers defence.

1937: West Brom are keeping possession for fun and seem happy to keep the ball in the midfield.

1936: The match is now very scrappy and West Brom are moving ever nearer to a Wembley semi-final.

1934: West Brom haven't been brilliant for all of this match, however they have produced a professional performance that should see them reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

1932: GOAL KEVIN PHILLIPS! Koren slides a pass into the Bristol Rovers box towards Miller. The former Manchester City striker fails to take control and allows Kevin Phillips to claim the ball. The West Brom sub calmly fires home from eight to put the away side out of sight.

1931: Bristol Rovers are making their second change of the match with Richard Walker coming onto replace Pipe.

1929: Tony Mowbray is trying to calm West Brom down at the moment. He knows his side are not in the semi-finals just yet.

1927: GOAL MILLER! Coles' heads the ball back towards the Bristol Rovers goal where Miller is on hand to run through one-on-one with Steve Phillips. The West Brom striker rounds the keeper and fires home to give West Brom a 3-1 lead.

1926: This match is in a bit of a scrappy period at the moment. Neither side is looking like scoring and gthe majoroty of play is taking place in the midfield.

1925: Lambert is caught offside as he tries to run behind the West Brom defence to reach Coles' long ball.

1924: Bristol Rovers win a free-kick as Greening controls Pipe's attempted crossfield pass with his arm.

1923: Greening's free-kick from the right flank is cleared from danger by a flicked header from Disley.

1922: Kevin Phillips and Gera have come into the action for West Brom to replace Bednar and Brunt.

1921: West Brom are preparing to make a double change with Kevin Phillips and Zoltan Gera warming up on the touchline.

1920: Campbell's corner from the right is claimed with ease by Kiely on the edge of his six-yard box.

1919: Lambert's effort from 10 yards is deflected behind for a Bristol Rovers corner by Robinson.

1918: West Brom are keeping possession at the moment, however they are showing no signs of threatening the Bristol Rovers goal.

1917: Bristol Rovers are really going for it at the moment. They are desperate to draw level and just need to improve the quality of their final ball.

1916: Hodgkiss' cross evades Bednar and is claimed by Phillips on the edge of his six-yard box.

1915: Pipe's ball across the face of the West Brom six-yard box just evades Lambert and goes out of play for a goal-kick to the away side. Bristol Rovers are on top at the moment.

1914: Bristol Rovers are making their first change of the night by bringing on Lewis Haldane to replace Lines.

1913: Aaron Lescott drags his effort from the edge of the West Brom box well wide of Kiely's right hand post.

1912: Lambert tries to make space on the edge of West Brom's six-yard box, however he dwells on the ball and allows Barnett to come across and win possession.

1911: Coles' flicked header evades Lambert and drifts through to Kiely on the edge of West Brom's six-yard box.

1910: Koren slides Miller through on the Bristol Rovers goal, however the West Brom striker lacks composure and fires his effort deep into the crowd.

1909: West Brom have started this half on top and so far Bristol Rovers have struggled to get out of their half.

1908: Robinson's cross from the left flank looks set to be met by the head of Miller, however Craig Hinton comes across to clear the danger.

1907: Bednar's flicked header from close range is cleared off the Bristol Rovers goalline by Coles. That was nearly a third goal for West Brom.

1905: Pipe fails to reach Lines' attempted pass and the ball drifts out of play for a West Brom goal-kick.

1904: The second-half is underway at the Memorial Stadium as West Brom look to hold onto their 2-1 lead over Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup.

1848: The referee blows his whistle for half-time to bring an entertaining first 45 minutes to an end. West Brom lead 2-1 but there is still everything to play for in the second period.

1847: Greening threads Miller through one-on-one with Phillips. The West Brom striker rounds the keeper, however he slips just as it looks like he is about to fire the ball into an empty net. The away side want a penalty, but the referee waves play-on.

1846: Lines' long ball into the West Brom box is cleared from danger by a commanding header from Barnett.

1845: There will be one minute of additional time in this half.

1844: Kiely manages to get to Robinson's back-pass ahead of Lambert in order to clear the ball away from the West Brom box.

1843: Campbell breaks forward into the West Brom half and curls a dipping effort just wide of Kiely left hand post from 30 yards.

1842: Morrison's attempted through ball to Miller evades the former Manchester City striker and is claimed by Phillips.

1841: Barnett's clearance cannons against Greening, however the West Brom defender is able to clear the ball at the second attempt.

1840: The referee waves play-on as Lines is knocked to the ground by a late challenge from Morrison.

1839: Morrison looks to make space on the edge of the Bristol Rovers box, however he is dispossessed by a strong challenge from Lines.

1838: West Brom are enjoying a sustained period of possession as they try and keep Bristol Rovers on the back-foot.

1836: Pipe's lofted ball into the West Brom box is headed away from danger by Albrechtsen.

1835: Campbell's corner from the right evades everyone in the box and goes out of play for a West Brom throw-in.

1834: This has been the best match of the day so far as both sides are going all out for the win. It is still far too early to predict which of these teams will be in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

1832: GOAL COLES! Bristol Rovers strike back quickly as Campbell's corner from the right is headed into the path of Coles by Disley. The home side's defender prods the ball home from close range to reduce their deficit.

1830: GOAL MILLER! Miller cuts inside Joe Jacobsen and fires a rasping effort past Phillips from the edge of the Bristol Rovers box. What a goal that was from the West Brom striker!

1829: Bednar cust in from the left flank and sees his powerful effort parried away from danger by Phillips at his near-post.

1828: Lambert's weak effort from three yards is claimed with ease by Kiely in the centre of his goal. The Bristol Rovers striker should have done a lot better with that chance.

1827: Greening's corner is cleared by the Bristol Rovers defence allowing Lines to break at speed. The home side's winger, however, is quickly dispossessed by Jared Hodgkiss.

1826: Miller's driven cross from the right flank is turned behind for a West Brom corner by Coles.

1825: Brunt's looping cross into the Bristol Rovers box from the left flank is claimed with ease by Phillips on the edge of his six-yard box.

1824: Bristol Rovers are enjoying a sustained spell of possession at the moment, however West Brom still look dangerous on the break.

1823: Jonathan Greening conedes a free-kick as he knocks Stuart Campbell to the ground on the halfway line.

1822: Bristol Rovers are shouting for a penalty after Barnett and Lambert tumbled to the ground as they ran towards the West Brom box. The referee, however, quite rightly waves play-on.

1820: Disley's free-kick is met by Williams. The Bristol Rovers striker turns with the ball and sees his effort on the turn well saved by Kiely. That was a good chance for the home side.

1819: Bristol Rovers appear shaken by that goal that could so easily have been avoided if Phillips had dealt with Bednar's initial effort.

1818: Danny Coles' long ball into the West Brom box is headed away from danger by Barnett.

1816: GOAL MORRISON! Bednar makes space on the edge of the Bristol Rovers box and sees his weak shot parried into the path of Morrison by Phillips. The West Brom winger fires into the empty net from eight yards to give the away side a 1-0 lead.

1815: Miller storms into the Bristol Rovers box and sees his header saved by Phillips. The ball rebounds to Robert Koren who sees his half-volley parried away from danger by the Bristol Rovers keeper.

1814: Disley's ball across the face of the face of the West Brom box evades everyone and goes out of play for a throw-in to the away side.

1812: Chris Brunt's cross from the left flank just evades Roman Bednar and is claimed by Phillips on the edge of his six-yard box.

1811: Andy Williams' attempted through ball to Rickie Lambert is intercepted by Martin Albrechtsen.

1810: Miller's effort from the edge of the Bristol Rovers box drifts just wide of Steve Phillips' right hand post.

1809: Leon Barnett manages to cushion his header back to West Brom keeper Dean Kiely, under pressure from Chris Lines.

1807: Craig Disley makes space inside the West Brom box and sends a powerful effort crashing over the top of the away side's bar.

1806: It has been aquiet start to this match and so far neither side have been able to put together a sustained spell of possession.

1804: David Pipe is bundled to the ground by Paul Robinson to give Bristol Rovers a free-kick on the right flank.

1803: James Morrison's pass to Ishmael Miller drifts out of play for a Bristol Rovers throw-in.

1801: The action is underway at the Memorial Stadium and its Bristol Rovers are enjoying the early possession.

1756: We will now turn our attention to Bristol Rovers' clash with West Brom in the FA Cup quarter-finals and here's the team news.

First-team coach Paul Trollope makes two changes to Bristol Rovers' starting line-up. Midfielders David Pipe and Chris Lines missed the midweek League One defeat to Doncaster through illness but recover to replace Sammy Igoe and Lewis Haldane, who both drop to the bench.

There is no place in the West Brom side for top scorer Kevin Phillips. The 18-goal striker has to settle for a place among the substitutes after Roman Bednar shakes off the calf strain he suffered against Sheffield Wednesday.

Jared Hodgkiss makes his first start since mid-December at right-back after Carl Hoefkens failed to shake off a leg injury, while James Morrison replaces Zoltan Gera and Ishmael Miller comes in for the cup-tied Luke Moore.

1755: The referee blows his whistle for full-time and both sides will have to settle for a point each. Wigan will be the happier of the teams as Arsenal have failed to pull further clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.

1754: Valencia's cross is cleared by Arsenal to Koumas on the edge of the away side's box. The Wigan midfielder takes aim and sees his volley bravely blocked by Fabregas.

1753: Valencia storms down the right flank and sees his cross diverted behind for a Wigan corner by Fabregas.

1752: Arsenal are keeping hold of the ball with ease, however they are currently unable to put any pressure on the Wigan goal.

1751: Flamini's sloppy pass evades Fabregas and is collected by Melchiot on the right flank.

1750: We are in the first of four minutes of additional time.

1749: Fabregas runs onto Adebayor's through ball and fires a driven effort straight at Kirkland. Arsenal might just have wasted their best chance of claiming victory.

1748: Flamini's attempted lofted through ball to Adebayor is cleared from danger by a header from Scharner.

1747: Fabregas latches onto a loose ball and sends a weak effort wide of Kirkland left hand post. Time is starting to run out for Arsenal to claim victory.

1746: Koumas' corner from the right is cleared away from danger by a commanding header from Philippe Senderos.

1745: Valencia's cross from the right is turned behind for a Wigan corner by Gallas.

1744: The referee is having a word with Kirkland as the Wigan keeper takes his time over a goal-kick.

1743: Van Persie cuts in from the right flank and sends an ugly effort deep into the JJB Stadium crowd. That was an awful effort.

1742: This match has been very scrappy and in truth neither side deserves to claim all three points. So far in this clash there has been a lot of effort, but not a lot of quality.

1741: Fabreags wins a free-kick as he is hauled to the ground by Valencia on the halfway line.

1740: Van Persie's next corner from the right is claimed with ease by Kirkland on the edge of his six-yard box.

1739: Van Persie's corner from the right is headed behind for another flag-kick by King.

1738: Sagna's cross from the right flank is turned behindfor a Arsenal corner by Boyce.

1736: Van Persie runs up to take the free-kick and fires his effort deep into the JJB Stadium crowd. That is a wasted opportunity for Arsenal.

1735: Sibierski is penalised by the referee after he fouled Flamini 30 yards from the Wigan goal. Arsenal can have a shot from here.

1734: Van Persie is receiving treatment after he collided with Brown. The Arsenal sub will be fine to continue.

1733: Valencia and Melchiot work a neat one-two, however the Wigan winger's shot lacks direction and is cleared with ease by Gallas on the edge of Arsenal's six-yard box.

1731: Fabregas' free-kick from the left flank evades his team-mates and is claimed with ease by Kirkland on the edge of his six-yard box.

1730: Gael Clichy's sloppy pass towards Van Persie is intercepted by Melchiot on the edge of the Wigan box.

1729: Adebayor tries to break into the Wigan box, however his bustling run is halted by a strong challenge from Scharner.

1727: Arsenal look a bit short of ideas at the moment, however they have won matches when they have played badly before and they could do it again today.

1725: Arsenal are making a double change with Kolo Toure and Robin van Persie coming on to replace Gilberto and Bedndtner.

1724: Koumas' corner from the left is cleared from danger by a commanding punch from Almunia.

1723: Valencia's swerving effort from the edge of the Arsenal box is turned behind for a Wigan corner by Almunia.

1722: King's cross from the right flank is headed away from danger by Flamini. Wigan are matching Arsenal at the moment.

1720: Wilson Palacios is knocked to the ground by a clumsy challenge from Gilberto. The Arsenal midfielder is quite rightly booked by the referee.

1718: Koumas' corner from the left is punched away from the Arsenal box by Almunia. The Gunners' keeper should have been able to catch that cross.

1717: Koumas' half-volley from the edge of the Arsenal box is deflected behind for a Wigan corner by Gallas.

1716: Wigan are still looking comfortable and, although they don't look like scoring, they appear untroubled by Arsenal's attack.

1714: Heskey is now coming off to be replaced by Antoine Sibierski. The Frenchman will join King in Wigan's attack.

1712: Flamini and Michael Brown tangle on the halfway line and the Arsenal midfielder believes he was stamped on, however it looked like the collision was accidental.

1711: It looks like Heskey may have to come off for Wigan. The striker is limping and doesn't appear able to run at full tilt.

1710: Valencia's cross from the right flank drifts over the head of Marlon King and falls to Sagna on the opposite side of the pitch.

1709: Fabregas breaks into the Wigan box and tries to cut the ball back to Bendtner, however the Wigan defence scramble the ball away from goal.

1708: Sagna's long ball is headed straight to Adebayor on the edge of the Wigan bob Scharner. The Arsenal striker's shot, however, is well saved by Kirkland on the edge of his six-yard box.

1705: The second-half is underway at the JJB Stadium as Arsenal look to grab a victory over Wigan to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League.

1657: The referee blows for full-time at Ibrox and Rangers have reached the Scottish Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Hibs. Walter Smith's side will now play Partick Thistle in the next round.

1656: The action is all over at White Hart Lane as well where Tottenham have thumped 10-man West Ham 4-0. Spurs were verygood, however West Ham were poor all afternoon.

1654: And the final-whistle is blown at the Stadium of Light. Everton battled for their victory and, despite a late period of pressure from Sunderland, they deserve the three points.

1653: In the north-east Andy Reid's dipping free-kick from 30 yards is tipped by Howard onto the Everton bar and bounces clear of danger. Sunderland trail 1-0 and that could be their last chance to equalise.

1652: GOAL BENT! At White Hart Lane Hutton's cross from the right flank is headed into the back of the West Ham net by Darren Bent, who had earlier come on as a sub for Spurs. Tottenham lead 4-0 and they are good value for their commanding advantage.

1649: The half-time whistle goes at the JJB Stadium and Wigan will go in at the break drawing 0-0 with Arsenal. Arsene Wenger's side will have to up their game in the second-half.

1647: At the Stadium of Light Everton have replaced Cahill with 16-year-old Jack Rodwell. The Toffees lead Sunderland 1-0 as that match reaches its final stages.

1646: In the Scottish Cup Rangers have been reduced to 10-men against Hibs as their substitute Nacho Novo is dismissed. Walter Smith's side still lead 1-0.

1644: GOAL GILBERTO! Chimbonda threads Gilberto into the West Ham box. The Tottenham sub takes control of the ball before sending a driven effort past Green to make the score 3-0 to Spurs.

1642: In London Berbatov goes close to netting his third goal of the afternoon for Spurs as he sends a free-kick from 30 yards narrowly over the top of the West Ham bar.

1641: At the JJB Stadium Wigan striker Emile Heskey and Arsenal midfielder Fabregas are arguing on the touchline. The Spaniard is holding his face, but the Latics' striker did nothing wrong and the referee rightly takes no action.

1640: Rangers are still leading their Scottish Cup fifth round replay with Hibs 1-0.

1638: In Lancashire Mathieu Flamini's cross from the right flank is headed straight at Wigan's keeper Kirkland by Fabregas. That is the best chance Arsenal have had since the first minute.

1637: At White Hart Lane the referee is having to warn Spurs' Pascal Chimbonda and West Ham's Lucas Neill after the duo clashed in an off-the-ball incident.

1635: Back in Lancashire the pitch at the JJB Stadium is atrting to cut-up. Remember that Wigan share their ground with the Wigan Warriors rugby league team so it is hardly surprising the state the turf is in.

1634: Gilberto, who has come on as a sub for Spurs to replace Malbranque, breaks forward and sends a powerful effort just over the top of the West Ham bar.

1632: Returning to White Hart Lane as West Ham sub John Pantsil breaks down the right flank and sends a dangerous cross into Spurs' box. Ashton gets to the ball first and sends a shot just wide of Robinson's near-post.

1631: Wigan are on top against Arsenal at the moment and have seen Marlon King have a shot well blocked by William Gallas on the edge of the Gunners' box.

1629: Tottenham are replacing Robbie Keane with Darren Bent and the Republic of Ireland international is receiving a standing ovation from the home fans. They lead West Ham 2-0.

1628: Sagna does really well to dispossess Scharner as the Wigan defender breaks towards the Arsenal box at pace.

1627: At the JJB Stadium Bendtner is being booked by the referee after he caught Jason Koumas with a late challenge. Arsenal complain but the referee got that decision right.

1625: Everton go close to doubling their lead at the Stadium of Light as Johnson's close-ranger effort isblocked by Nyron Nosworthy. Sunderland are under a lot of pressure at the moment.

1624: At the JJB Stadium Bacary Sagna's cross from the right flank is claimed with ease by Chris Kirkland on the edge of Wigan six-yard box.

1621: Alan Hutton is receiving treatment at White Hart Lane after the Tottenham right-back was caught by Zamora's knee. It looks like the Scotland international will be fine to continue.

1620: Arsenal work their way into the Wigan box, however Paul Scharner is able to scramble the ball away from danger as it looks like Bendtner will get a shot in on goal.

1617: It has been a quiet start to the match at the JJB Stadium where Wigan are so far looking unconcerned by Arsenal's attacking threat.

1615: GOAL JOHNSON! At the Stadium of Light Mikel Arteta's dinked ball into the Sunderland box is diverted home by Andy Johnson from five yards. Everton now have a 1-0 lead and won't be worried about the poor quality of the match so far.

1613: Back at Tottenham Robbie Keane bursts into the West Ham box and sees his half-volley saved with ease by Green in the centre of his goal.

1612: Nicklas Bendtner's effort from 20 yards is deflected behind for an Arsenal corner by Boyce. The resulting flag-kick is wasted

1610: Arsenal have had the majority of possession against Wigan, however the Latics are holding their own so far.

1608: At White Hart Lane Huddlestone's powerful effort from the edge of the West Ham goes just over the top of the bar. The Tottenham midfielder has been very impressive today.

1607: Sunderland and Everton have got the second period of their clash underway and the score remains 0-0.

1605: The second-half has started at White Hart Lane where Tottenham lead 10-man West Ham 2-0. They should be able to hold onto their lead against Alan Curbishley's side.

1603: The action is underway at the JJB Stadium and already Arsenal have gone close to scoring. Emmanuel Adebayor stormed clear of the Wigan defence to move one-on-one with Chris Kirkland, however the Togo international's effort was well saved by the Latics' keeper.

1553: Arsenal will be looking to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League against Wigan this afternoon and we can now bring you the team news.

Gilberto and Nicklas Bendtner both return to Arsenal's starting line-up as manager Arsene Wenger makes just two changes to the side which produced an heroic victory over AC Milan in midweek with Emmanuel Eboue (suspended) and Abou Diaby (calf) the players to drop out.

The vast majority of the team who won 2-0 in the San Siro to move into the quarter-finals of the Champions League are given the responsibility for extending their lead over Manchester United at the top of the table.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce retain the same starting line-up which earned a goalless draw at Manchester City last weekend.

1551: The final-whistle has gone in Middlesbrough and Cardiff are into the FA Cup semi-finals! They have beaten their Premier League opponents 2-0 and deserve to progress.

1550: Rangers go in at the break leading Hibs 1-0 in their Scottish Cup Fifth Round replay thanks to Burke's strike. Steven Naismith nearly doubled their lead, but his effort hit the bar at the end of the half.

1549: It is half-time at White Hart Lane, where Tottenham hold a 2-0 lead over 10-man West Ham, and at the Stadium of Light, where it remains goalless between Sunderland and Everton.

1548: There will be three additional minutes of time at Middlesbrough as Cardiff move ever closer to the FA Cup semi-finals. The Bluebirds have been simplyfantastic today.

1546: West Ham are down to 10 men against Tottenham as Luis Boa Morte is given his second booking after he catches Lennon with a high boot. The referee got that decision right and Alan Curbishley has every right to be angry with the Portugal international.

1545: Everton have the best chance of the game at the Stadium of Light as Tim Cahill's powerful header is somehow scrambled off the Sunderland goalline by Phil Bardsley.

1544: Returning to the FA Cup as David Wheater sends a wayward volley over the top of the Cardiff bar. Middlesbrough are running out of time to stay in the competition.

1542: GOAL BURKE! Rangers have the lead against Hibs in their Scottish Cup Fifth Round replay thanks to Chris Burke's strike.

1541: Middlesbrough fans are starting to leave the Riverside Stadium. They know their team has been awful this afternoon and that Cardiff deserve to progress in the FA Cup.

1540: Back in London Huddlestone, despite setting up Spurs' two goals so far this afternoon, sends a wayward free-kick out of play for a West Ham goal-kick. However the former Derby midfielder has impressed for Juande Ramos' side.

1538: We are entering the final 10 minutes of the match at the Riverside Stadium and it looks like Cardiff are going to join Portsmouth and Barnsley in the draw for the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Can Middlesbrough produce, what would now be, an unlikely comeback?

1535: At White Hart Lane Steed Malbranque makes space on the edge of the West Ham box and sends a driven effort narrowly wide of Green's right hand post. Spurs lead 2-0 and look like increasing their advantage.

1534: It has been a quiet start to the action in Sunderland's clash with Everton as so far neither side have looked like breaking the deadlock.

1532: In the day's second game in the Scottish Cup Rangers and Hibs are drawing 0-0. Earlier in the day Celtic scored a last minute equaliser to draw 1-1 with Aberdeen.

1530: Cardiff are looking very comfortable, they have been by far the better team at the Riverside and have made Middlesbrough look ordinary.

1529: Returning to the Riverside as Johnson skips past two Cardiff defenders before sending a wayward cross out of play for a goal-kick to the away side. Time is running out for Middlesbrough, they trail 2-0.

1527: Tottenham keeper Paul Robinson drops a cross from Nolberto Solano and nearly allows Dean Ashton to pounce for West Ham. The former Leeds number one has not looked comfortable today.

1525: At the Stadium of Light Kenwyne Jones goes close for Sunderland as he manages to intercept a dropped cross from Tim Howard. The former Southampton striker takes aim, but Joseph Yobo is on hand to clear off the Everton goalline.

1524: In the FA Cup the referee is booking Middlesbrough's Robert Huth and Cardiff's Parry after the two clashed in a silly scuffle. Both players raised their hands, however the referee used his common sense and has kept the duo on the pitch.

1522: Back at White Hart Lane Aaron Lennon breaks into the West Ham half and sends a dangerous cross into the away side's box. Huddlestone meets the ball with a powerful header, however his effort goes into the crowd. Spurs lead 2-0.

1521: Whittingham's driven half-volley from the edge of the Middlesbrough box is bravely blocked by Mido. The Cardiff midfielder has had a great game.

1519: Downing's free-kick from the edge of the Cardiff box goes just over the top of Peter Enckelman's bar. Middlesbrough have still failed to trouble the Bluebirds' keeper.

1517: Middlesbrough are makingtheir second change of the afternoon as Gary O'Neil is replaced by Adam Johnson. The lively winger will have to produce something special to half Cardiff's march to the FA Cup semi-finals.

1516: At White Hart Lane Berbatov is receiving treatment, however, luckily for Tottenham, the in-form Bulgarian striker should be able to continue.

1514: 17-year-old Aaron Ramsey has impressed for Cardiff this afternoon as his dominant midfield display has helped his side hold a 2-0 lead over Middlesbrough.

1511: GOAL BERBATOV! Spurs move 2-0 ahead as Huddlestone's cross from the left flank is headed past Green at his near-post by Berbatov. That goal was very similar to the Bulgarian's first of match.

1509: GOAL BERBATOV! Tom Huddlestone's free-kick from the right flank is diverted past West Ham keeper Robert Green by a flicked header from Dimitar Berbatov. What a start for Tottenham!

1507: West Ham go close to taking the lead as Freddie Ljungberg's corner is turned over the top of the Tottenham bar by Dean Ashton from eight yards. Alan Curbishley's side have started at a fast tempo.

1505: The second-half has started in the FA Cup and Middlesbrough have made a change at the break with the ineffective Afonso Alves making way for Mido. Remember Championship side Cardiff are leading 2-0.

1503: The games are underway at the Stadium of Light and White Hart Lane as the day's Premier League action stats.

1459: Rangers are at home to Hibs in a Scottish Cup fifth-round replay and we can now bring you the team news.

Rangers manager Walter Smith makes six changes to the side which defeated Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.

Goalkeeper Allan McGregor is suspended and is replaced by Neil Alexander. Kevin Thomson, Chris Burke, Steven Naismith, Lee McCulloch and Steven Whittaker are also drafted into the starting line-up.

Hibs also swap goalkeeper Andy McNeil for Yves Ma-Kalambay for the trip to Ibrox.

1457: The players are running onto the pitch at White Hart Lane as we await the start of Spurs' clash with West Ham.

1448: The resulting flag-kick is scrambled clear by the Cardiff defence and the referee blows his whistle for half-time. The away side have been by far the better side in the opening 45 minutes and fully deserve their two goal lead over Middlesbrough.

1447: Stewart Downing's cross is deflected behind for a Middlesbrough corner by McNaughton.

1445: We are in the first of two additional minutes at the Riverside Stadium.

1443: We can now bring you the team news ahead of Sunderland's clash with Everton in the Premier League.

Everton manager David Moyes names an attacking line-up, recalling striker Andrew Johnson to the starting XI.

Johnson has been used more frequently from the bench of late but is named alongside fellow forward Yakubu, with Leon Osman missing out.

Defensive midfielder Lee Carsley also drops out of the team that lost to Fiorentina in the UEFA Cup in midweek - he is suspended - making way for Mikel Arteta.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane opts for Anthony Stokes instead of Michael Chopra up front and recalls Danny Collins after suspension.

1441: At the Riverside Johnson goes close to scoring his second goal of the game for Cardiff as he is left unmaked in the Middlesbrough box. However he can only send his header straight at Schwarzer.

1439: We will now quickly move away from the FA Cup to bring you the team news for Tottenham's clash with West Ham in the Premier League.

Alan Curbishley looks to turn around West Ham's recent poor results by fielding Dean Ashton and Bobby Zamora in attack.

Zamora, a former Spurs striker, is making his first start since suffering a knee injury towards the start of the campaign. Scott Parker also returns from the knee complaint he picked up in December.

Matthew Upson has a calf problem and is replaced by Jonathan Spector as the Hammers attempt to bounce back from consecutive 4-0 defeats.

Spurs rest Ledley King and bring in Michael Dawson, who has recovered from a hamstring problem. Alan Hutton returns at full-back replacing Gilberto, who had a nightmare debut in midweek, while Jermaine Jenas misses out with a twisted ankle and Tom Huddlestone comes in.

1437: At the Riverside, where Cardiff are beating Middlesbrough 2-0, the Premier League side are trying to create pressure, but so far they have been unable to trouble the Bluebirds' defence.

1435: And the full-time whistle has now gone at Pittodrie and it's Celtic who will be the happier of the two sides. Aberdeen had looked set for a famous victory until Vennegoor of Hesselink's late equaliser. Both teams will now have to replay for a place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

1434: GOAL VENNEGOOR OF HESSELINK! Samaras plays a clever ball across the face of the Aberdeen six-yard box from the right flank. Vennegoor of Hesselink is unmarked and turns the ball home to give Celtic a late leveller in the Scottish Cup.

1433: We are in the first of two additional minutes at Pittodrie.

1432: Celtic are now enjoying a period of pressure as they try and break through a determined Aberdeen defence.

1431: The resulting flag-kick is headed against the Celtic bar by Miller from five yards out. Gordon Strachan's are running out of time to find an equaliser and that's if they can break out of their own half.

1429: Aberdeen are pushing for a second goal at Pittodrie as Severin sees his powerful effort turned behind for a corner by Boruc.

1427: In the FA Cup Middlesbrough are appealing for a penalty as Afonso Alves is hauled to the ground by Kevin McNaughton. The Brazilian striker is upset but the referee has waved play-on.

1426: In the Scottish Cup Paul Hartley makes space on the edge of the Aberdeen box and sees his powerful effort hit Soutar's right hand post. Celtic are pushing for an equaliser.

1423: GOAL JOHNSON! Back at the Riverside Whittingham's free-kick from the left flank is headed past Schwarzer by Roger Johnson from eight yards. The Cardiff defender beat Emanuel Pogatetz to the ball and produced a fantastic finish. It's 2-0 to the Bluebirds.

1421: GOAL DE VISSCHER! De Visscher and Miller work a neat one-two on the edge of the Celtic box to play the Dutchman through one-on-one with Boruc. The Aberdeen winger calmly slots the ball past the away side's keeper to give Jimmy Calderwood's side the lead.

1420: Celtic are making their second change of the afternoon with Massimo Donati coming on in place of Sno.

1418: De Visscher's looping cross into the Celtic box from the right flank is headed away from danger by Hinkel. Aberdeen are enjoying their best spell of the match so far.

1417: Aluko makes space on the edge of the Celtic box and sends a rasping effort over the top of Boruc's goal. That's the closest Aberdeen have come to scoring this afternoon.

1415: Celtic are making their first change of the afternoon as they bring on Georgios Samaras to replace McDonald. Will the Greek striker be able to make the breakthrough against Aberdeen?

1413: Capaldi makes space on the left flank and sends a cross towards Hasselbaink. The Cardiff striker meets the ball with a looping header, which drifts just wide of Schwarzer's right handpost. The Welsh side are on top.

1410: GOAL WHITTINGHAM! Back at the Riverside Peter Whittingham picks up possession just inside the Middlesbrough box and curls an unstoppable effort past Mark Schwarzer and into the back of the home side's goal. What a goal that was for Cardiff!

1409: De Visscher's corner from the right is headed towards goal by Diamond, however the Aberdeen defender's effort is cleared off the line.

1408: In Scotland Aluko wins a corner for Aberdeen as his cross from the right flank is turned behind by Stephen McManus.

1405: Back in the FA Cup Tony Capaldi's long throw is headed into the path of Paul Parry by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. The Cardiff winger gets his head to the ball, but can only divert his effort over the top of the Middlesbrough bar.

1403: Shunsuke Nakamura's dipping free-kick from 30 yards is saved with ease by Soutar in the centre of the Aberdeen goal.

1402: Returning to the action in Scotland where Evander Sno's powerful effort from the edge of the Aberdeen box is parried away from danger by Soutar. Celtic are looking dangerous.

1400: The action is underway at the Riverside Stadium as Cardiff get their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Middlesbrough started.

1357: The full-time whistle has gone in the day's only game in League Two and Wrexham have claimed a vital 2-0 victory over Chester. Brian Little's side stay bottom of the table but they are now only three points away from climbing out of the relegation zone.

1355: Celtic go close again as Vennegoor of Hesselink's header drifts over the top of the Aberdeen bar. McGeady did really well to set up the chance.

1353: McDonald powers a header against the Aberdeen bar from McGeady's cross, however, once again, the linesman flags for offside.

1351: Scott Severin's cross from the left is headed wide of Celtic keeper Artur Boruc's near-post by Zander Diamond. Aberdeen are making a positive start to this half.

1349: The second-half is underway at Pittodrie as Aberdeen and Celtic look to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

1338: The afternoon's first big game in the FA Cup quarter-final's will get underway in 20 minutes as Middlesbrough take on Cardiff and we can now bring you the team news.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate brings £6million defender Robert Huth straight back into his side's starting line-up.

The Germany international returns from the foot injury that had sidelined him for the previous four games with Jonathan Grounds making way, while Fabio Rochemback takes over from George Boateng in midfield.

Former Boro striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is one of three changes to the Cardiff side that drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace in midweek.

The 35-year-old is joined by Aaron Ramsey and Gavin Rae as Steven Thompson, Trevor Sinclair and Riccardo Scimeca miss out.

1332: The referee blows his whistle for half-time to bring the first-half of Aberdeen's clash with Celtic to an end. Gordon Strachan's side have looked the more likely side to take the lead, however the score remains goalless.

1330: Back at Pittodrie Aluko's weak backpass is nearly intercepted by Vennegoor of Hesselink, but Soutar is quickly out of the Aberdeen goal to clear the danger. That was a lucky escape for the home side.

1328: In the day's only game in League Two Wrexham are now leading Chester 2-0. Michael Proctor's goal has doubled the Welsh side's advantage at their local rivals.

1325: Darren O'Dea's cross from the right flank is headed against Soutar's far-post by Vennegoor of Hesselink from the edge of the Aberdeen six-yard box. McDonaldtries to get to the rebound but the ball bounces clear of the onrushing Celtic striker.

1316: Aberdeen are being forced to make a change with the injured former Celtic winger Jamie Smith being replaced by Sone Aluko.

1309: Andreas Hinkel storms down the right flag and puts a dangerous cross into the Aberdeen box. McDonald latches onto the ball and fires a low effort against Soutar's near-post. That is the best chance Celtic have had so far today.

1305: In-form Celtic winger Aiden McGeady's driven cross into the Aberdeen box is turned home by Scott McDonald, however the linesman flags for offside and it looks like the right decision.

1300: It has been a scrappy start to this match with neither side able to put together a sustained period of possession or pressure.

1253: Back at Pittodrie Paul Hartley's looping free-kick into the Aberdeen box is headed narrowly over the bar by Celtic's Dutch striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.

1251: The half-time whistle has gone in the day's early game in League Two where Wrexham hold a 1-0 lead over managerless Chester.

1249: Early drama in Scotland as Aberdeen's Lee Miller has a goal ruled out for offside as he turns Chris Maguire's cross into the net from eight yards.

1246: The action is underway at Pittodrie as Aberdeen and Celtic battle to secure a spot in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

1233: The first of Sunday's games to get underway is the big local derby in League Two between Chester and Wrexham and it's the Welsh side who have the lead. Former Coventry winger Paul Hall has fired home to give Wrexham a 1-0 lead as Brian Little's side look to boost their hopes of avoiding the drop into non-league football.

1231: Celtic manager Gordon Strachan makes four changes to the side that lost to Barcelona in the Champions League in midweek for the Scottish Cup quarter-final tie against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Andreas Hinkel returns from suspension to replace right-back Mark Wilson and Darren O'Dea comes in for left-back Lee Naylor.

Midfielder Evander Sno replaces the suspended Scott Brown and top scorer Scott McDonald comes back into the side at the expense of Massimo Donati, who starts on the bench.

Aberdeen midfielder Karim Touzani comes in for the suspended Barry Nicholson while Jamie Smith returns after a hamstring injury to replace Steve Lovell, who drops out with a foot injury.

1228: Welcome to this afternoon's clockwatch of all the major football action in both England and Scotland. We will start off by bringing you the team news for Aberdeen's clash in the Scottish Cup with Celtic.

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