FA Cup: Swansea 1-2 Bristol City: Sam Bell hits extra-time winnerBristol City progressed to round four of the FA Cup as Sam Bell’s extra-time goal secured a 2-1 replay victory at Swansea City.Mark Sykes steered Bristol City in front only for Ollie Cooper to set up the additional 30 minutes when he scored with his first touch. Swansea had chances to triumph, but it was academy product Bell’s night.The 20-year-old ran from near halfway to score a memorable first senior goal for his home-city club. Bell’s intervention secured a second successive win for Bristol City, a welcome boost after a run of just one victory in 12 matches in all competitions.Swansea had lost only once in four games before this – against Championship leaders Burnley – but saw any hope of a cup run wiped out as they failed to take their chances. While the Welsh club’s focus for the rest of the season will be a play-off push, the Robins can look forward to a home cup tie against West Bromwich Albion later this month.Swansea had been left ruing their failure to win this tie at Ashton Gate nine days ago having dominated the first half, though Antoine Semenyo had deservedly cancelled out Joel Piroe’s goal to set up the replay.While Russell Martin made seven changes for a game he felt Swansea could have done without, Nigel Pearson kept faith with the Bristol City team who started in the league last weekend – and was ultimately rewarded.It was hard… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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