FA CUP Bristol City 2 Doncaster Rovers 0
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 15 January 2015 14:06
- Published on Tuesday, 13 January 2015 10:07
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas’s winning replay double fired Bristol City through to a lucrative home FA Cup fourth tie against West Ham United at Ashton Gate on Sunday January 25 (1400).
The 24-year-old target man headed City’s 36th minute opener following a corner, and relentless pressure against their League 1 rivals.
Emmanuel-Thomas swept home his second after a brilliant piece of solo play in the 79th minute cutting across from the right, beating two defenders and keeper Marko Marosi before patiently picking his spot and scoring with a measured left-foot finish on the run.
City number one Frank Fielding made three crucial saves as Doncaster strove for a leveller but there was no way back for Rovers after red hot Emmanuel-Thomas struck his second of a freezing night. It was JET's third goal in two games and sixth of the season.
Bristol City Fielding, Williams, Flint, Ayling, Cunningham, Smith, Pack, Wagstaff (Freeman 76) Little, Smith (Osborne 88) Emanuel-Thomas. Subs not used Elliott, Richards, Wynter, Bryan
Goals Emmanuel-Thomas 36, 79
Doncaster Rovers Marosi, Wabara, McCullough, Butler, Stevens, Keegan (Bennett 78) Coppinger, Wellens, Middleton (Tyson 62) Forrester (Robinson 62) Main. Subs not used McCombe, Wakefield, De Val, McLaren
Attendance 6951
Referee Darren Bond
SWSN star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
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