Frank Lampard looked to have secured a last minute draw but his free kick instead hit the post. A few seconds later Middlesbrough scored a second, securing a famous victory.
Chelsea out
But arguably the bigger shock took place In west London.
At Stamford Bridge Chelsea, the current Premier League leaders who have looked imperious all season, took an early two goal lead against Bradford City, who play in English football’s third tier.
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The match finished 0-0, securing Cambridge United — whose entire yearly wage bill is the same as Argentina international Angel Di Maria’s monthly paycheck — a replay at Old Trafford and a place in the fifth round draw.
“The atmosphere in the stadium with the crowd was fantastic,” Van Gaal told the BBC after the game.
“I can only give the credit to Cambridge United … every aspect of the match was against us; the pitch, the referee, everything.”
