Supersub McCarthy strikes to see off Sunderland

BENNI McCarthy stepped off the bench to steer Blackburn into the fifth round of the FA Cup last night.

Supersub McCarthy strikes to see off Sunderland
Thu, 05 Feb, 2009 - 00:00

The South African striker struck deep in extra-time to break Sunderland’s spirit and set up a home meeting with Coventry a week on Saturday.

McCarthy headed home with three minutes remaining following a free-kick from Carlos Villanueva.

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