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League Cup | Fourth Round
Oct 29, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
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4-4
FT(HT: 1-1)
Stoke win 4-2 on penalties
Reaction
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The Match
Match Report
Stoke City edge out Birmingham City on penalties in the League Cup, following a 4-4 draw after extra time.
HT Report
Tom Adeyemi's strike cancels out Oussama Assaidi's effort between Birmingham City and Stoke City at half time in the League Cup.
Team News
Peter Crouch retains his place in Stoke City's lineup, but manager Mark Hughes makes five changes for the League Cup clash against Birmingham City.
Build-up
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Mark Hughes aiming for League Cup boost
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes believes that a run in the League Cup can boost his side's fortunes in the Premier League.Oct 28, 18:37
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