Leeds and Millwall have condemned ‘tragedy chanting’ through the Lions’ 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory at Elland Highway.
Lions winger Femi Azeez scored twice as Alex Neil’s males triggered an upset by progressing to the fifth spherical for the primary time since 2018-19.
In-form Millwall arrived in West Yorkshire on the again of three straight league wins and proved too sturdy for an under-strength Leeds outfit.
However shortly after the sport, Leeds issued an announcement which condemned alleged chanting by some Millwall supporters referring to the murders of Whites followers Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus earlier than a UEFA Cup semi-final at Galatasaray in 2000.
The assertion mentioned: “During today’s FA Cup fourth round tie with Millwall, we were extremely disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football tragedies from the away section at Elland Road.
“We all know the affect this has on the households of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, together with the entire fan base of Leeds United.
“We will work with the police and Millwall Football Club to identify those involved, whilst we will also continue our efforts with the football authorities to help eradicate these chants from the game.”
Sky Sports activities Information understands The Soccer Affiliation is conscious of the matter and will likely be liaising with Leeds and West Yorkshire Police.
A subsequent assertion from Millwall learn: “We all have a duty to ensure Millwall Football Club is represented proudly and responsibly at all times.
“The membership strongly condemns all types of soccer tragedy abuse and is appalled to obtain stories of such chanting from a minority at in the present day’s Emirates FA Cup fixture in opposition to Leeds United.
“Both clubs have suffered tragic losses to their respective families in recent history. Chanting about this is entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the club or the governing bodies.
“It has no place in soccer and the membership will work intently with Leeds United and authorities to determine these accountable.”
When asked about the chanting, Farke said: “In the course of the recreation, I used to be so centered that I did not hear [the chants].
“But in general, you know my attitude and there’s nothing more stupid than the old quote ‘football is not about life or death, it’s much more serious’.
“I believe it is a silly quote and has nothing to do with the values of the entire soccer world.
“The health of human beings is always much more important than just a football game.
“I believe the entire soccer group stands for this and all the time needs to again these values.
“When something really sad happens with a tragedy, normally the whole football world stands together.
“That is the worth that we reside as a membership, and I reside, and everybody I believe within the soccer world ought to reside.
“If someone didn’t reach those standards today – and again, I haven’t heard it – it’s important to look into this situation.”
When requested concerning the assertion Leeds had issued, victorious Millwall counterpart Neil mentioned: “I wasn’t aware – if I’m being honest you’re engrossed in the game.
“But when any of that went on, then I am positive we as a membership definitely would not condone that at any soccer floor.
“I’d imagine the club will make a statement based on that.”
Farke made 10 modifications to his Championship-topping Leeds aspect and it confirmed as winger Azeez opened the scoring within the thirtieth minute earlier than grabbing his second 10 minutes into the second half.
Visiting goalkeeper Liam Roberts loved an impressive recreation and saved a penalty from Leeds defender Pascal Struijk on the hour as Millwall gained the first-ever FA Cup assembly between the perimeters.
Reflecting on his aspect’s defeat, Farke mentioned: “Congratulations to Millwall, but we’re disappointed because we wanted to go through to the next round.
“To rotate throughout this busy interval is critical, however 10 modifications cannot be optimistic or helpful for the fluidity of your soccer.
“We took this decision because we played Wednesday night.”
Millwall boss Neil, in the meantime, added: “I thought we played really well.
“Leeds is the hardest place within the Championship to return, however essentially the most pleasing factor was how we performed.”
Stoke 3-3 Cardiff (2-4 on pens)
Ethan Horvath was the penalty hero as Cardiff banished the ghost of FA Cups past as they beat Stoke 4-2 on penalties to reach the fifth round for the first time in 11 years.
It was an enthralling cup tie, which ends 3-3 after 120 minutes, at the bet365 Stadium as the Bluebirds made it fourth time lucky as they finally got one over the Potters in the competition.
And the shootout was equally as entertaining as Yousef Salech hit the bar for Cardiff before Tatsuki Seko hit the post for Stoke.
American keeper Horvath kept out Michael Rose’s spot kick and it was fittingly Rubin Colwill, who scored twice in normal time, was scored the winning penalty.
Preston 0-0 Wycombe (4-2 on pens)
Elsewhere, Freddie Woodman was Preston’s penalty shoot-out hero after their FA Cup fourth-round tie with Wycombe ended 0-0 after extra-time.
The 27-year-old saved spot-kicks from Daniel Udoh and former Lilywhite Adam Attain to safe North Finish’s place within the fifth spherical.
Ali McCann might have made issues much less nervy however shanked his penalty over the crossbar earlier than Ched Evans confidently dispatched his effort to wrap up a 4-2 victory on spot-kicks.
It was a second shoot-out success of the season for Preston, following on from their record-breaking 16-15 triumph in opposition to Fulham within the EFL Cup.
It was robust to inform which group got here from which division because the League One guests gave a powerful account of themselves and new Wycombe boss Mike Dodds will hope it’s a signal of issues to return as his aspect battle for a promotion to the Championship.
