Jol happy to have avoided early Cup exit

CARDIFF battled to earn a replay against Tottenham yesterday in an FA Cup third-round tie marred by crowd trouble at Ninian Park.

Riot police were needed at the away end with 12 minutes left of the goalless draw in the Welsh capital. Michael Chopra had missed the target with the Championship’s side’s best chance, while Jermain Defoe came closest for the visitors.

It was the first time this season Spurs had not won a cup tie, and the replay adds to their congested schedule following success in the UEFA Cup and Carling Cup.