Billy Sharp scores in extra time as Sheffield United book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with victory at Championship Reading.
Sheffield United needed extra time to see off a stubborn Reading and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
But Reading levelled with a George Puscas penalty on the stroke of half-time after Andy Rinomhota was fouled by George Baldock, and came close to causing an upset.Chris Wilder's side won what is the first FA Cup fifth-round tie to go straight to extra time, to book their place in the last eight for the first time since 2014.
Earlier, striker McGoldrick had ended a goal drought for the Blades stretching back to 22 April to seemingly set them up for a routine victory. Romania striker Puscas made no mistake from 12 yards for his 12th goal in all competitions since completing a move from Inter Milan in August. However, the extra 30 minutes proved too much and the fresh legs off the bench proved pivotal for Sheffield United.The Blades captain kept things calm at the back late on when other sides may have wiltedSheffield United have reached the FA Cup quarter-final for the first time since 2013-14 - but the last time they did so as a top flight side was 1992-93.
Reading forward George Puscas has scored in four of his last five appearances in all competitions , as many goals as in his previous 24 for the club.
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