Chelsea through in replay-ridden 5th round

Posted in News | February 15th, 2010

Holders Chelsea cruised into the FA Cup 6th Round after a comfortable 4-1 win over Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge.

Didier Drogba, Michael Ballack, Daniel Sturridge and Salomon Kalou got the goals as the Blues set up a home tie with either Manchester City or Stoke City on March 6.

The 5th Round saw several ties needing a replay to decide who progresses, with Bolton and Tottenham (1-1), Crystal Palace and Aston Villa (2-2), Man City and Stoke (1-1) and Reading and West Brom (2-2) all requiring another match on February 24.

Other clubs definitely through are Fulham, who swept aside Notts County 4-0, Birmingham, who won 2-1 at Derby, and Portsmouth, who thrashed bitter rivals Southampton 4-1 at St Mary’s.

6th Round Draw:

Chelsea v Man City/Stoke

Fulham v Bolton/Tottenham

Portsmouth v Birmingham

Reading/West Brom v Crystal Palace/Aston Villa

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