LONDON, March 2, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup
shock to extend Tottenham's long wait for silverware with a 1-0 win after
extra time at the Riverside on Tuesday, while Manchester City eased into the
last eight with a 2-0 victory at Peterborough.

   Boro knocked out Manchester United at Old Trafford in the fourth round and
the Championship side were worthy winners to condemn Spurs to another
trophyless season.

   Not since a League Cup win in 2008 have Tottenham lifted a trophy and
another hugely disappointing defeat poses further questions over the future
of manager Antonio Conte.

   The Italian only took charge in November, but has already hinted he could
walk away after a run of four defeats in the past six Premier League games.

   "We have to give our best for the rest of the season then we will see what
is our position and the evaluation of our season," said Conte. "It is early
to say something about this."

   Teenager Josh Coburn came off the bench to score the only goal with a
thumping finish across Hugo Lloris in the 107th minute.

   "In between the win at Manchester United and here we got turned over at
Barnsley. Football is a ridiculous game," said Boro manager Chris Wilder.

   "The supporters gave us the energy to produce a top performance."

   Harry Kane did have the ball in the net for Tottenham in the second half
only to be flagged offside.

   But the England captain may also be again considering his future as he
waits to win the first major honour of his career.

   Middlesbrough were by far the brighter side in extra time and got their
reward when Coburn rifled across Lloris from Crooks' through ball.

   - Zinchenko leads City -

   Earlier, Oleksandr Zinchenko captained City as classy finishes from Riyad
Mahrez and Jack Grealish sent the English champions through.

   Ukrainian international Zinchenko took the armband in his first appearance
since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

   Fernandinho had initially been listed as City skipper for the tie, but the
Brazilian, who signed from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk, offered the role
to Zinchenko in a show of solidarity.

   "It's not an easy period for Oleks, his family, his country, but playing
football is the best for him at the moment," said City boss Pep Guardiola.

   Zinchenko and Peterborough captain Frankie Kent held a Ukrainian flag
together as they led the teams out at the start of the match.

   Once the action got underway, Guardiola's men took time to make the
breakthrough against a side sitting bottom of the Championship.

   Mahrez took his tally for the season to an impressive 19 goals in just 32
appearances as the Algerian cleverly guided the ball into the far corner from
a narrow angle on the hour mark.

   Grealish has had a far less productive season since his o100 million ($134
million) move from Aston Villa.

   But he marked his return from injury with a sublime touch to control Phil
Foden's long through ball before slotting past Steven Benda for his fourth
City goal.

   "While we were on the coach on the way to the game, I was sat next to Phil
and we were scrolling through videos of (Lionel) Messi," said Grealish.

   "After scoring he came up to me and said it was just like we were
watching."

   Crystal Palace also booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-1
win over Stoke.

   Cheikhou Kouyate and Jairo Riedewald struck for the Eagles either side of
Josh Tymon's equaliser.