03.02.2010
Defoe treble ends Leeds' FA Cup run


Tottenham Hotspur's English forward Jermain Defoe celebrates after scoring against Leeds during their FA Cup Fourth round replay football match in Leeds.
Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur reached the last 16 of the FA Cup with a 3-1 fourth round replay victory away to Leeds United at Elland Road here on Wednesday.
The England striker, who had several chances, fired Spurs into the lead in the 37th minute against third division Leeds.
But Leeds, who knocked English giants Manchester United out of the FA Cup, were level on the stroke of half-time through Luciano Becchio.
However, with 17 minutes left, Defoe made it 2-1 and, with Leeds chasing the game, he completed a hat-trick in stoppage time.
Tottenham will now travel to Premier League rivals Bolton Wanderers in the fifth round.
Source: © 2010 AFP - Andrew Yates
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