Sunderland Echo

Late goal leaves Lincoln in dreamland

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Vanarama National League leaders Lincoln stunned Sky Bet Championsh­ip side Ipswich with a stoppageti­me goal from Nathan Arnold to secure a 1-0 win at Sincil Bank in their FA Cup third-round replay. There were emotional tributes before the match to former Imps manager Graham Taylor, who died last week. Lincoln, who had battled to a 2-2 draw at Portman Road, went close in the first half when a header from midfielder Alex Woodyard dropped just wide. Stand-in Town goalkeeper Dean Gerken then produced a fine save to deny Luke Waterfall at pointblank range. Just when it looked like the tie was set for extratime, Lincoln broke from a corner. Substitute Adam Marriott’s pass sent Arnold sprinting clear of a high Ipswich back line and he rounded the goalkeeper before knocking the ball into an empty net - sparking wild celebratio­ns around Sincil Bank, full to the brim with 9,069 spectators. National League side Sutton are also in the fourth round after they knocked out 10man AFC Wimbledon with a 3-1 victory at The Cherry Red Record Stadium to set up a televised tie against Leeds. Christian Benteke scored twice as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Bolton 2-1 at Selhurst Park, which secured a date against Manchester City. League One Bolton took the lead early in the second half when James Henry lashed the ball into the top corner. Palace got themselves back into the tie after 68 minutes when Benteke headed home, before the Belgian frontman completed the turnaround with 13 minutes left. Bristol City secured a fourth-round trip to Turf Moor when they knocked out Fleetwood after a 1-0 win at Highbury Stadium. Jamie Paterson’s goal on 17 minutes proved enough.

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Christian Benteke celebrates his second goal against Bolton

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