GRAHAM CAREY NETTED an extra-time penalty last night to secure an FA Cup third-round trip to Liverpool for Plymouth Argyle.
The League Two leaders wasted a host of chances against Newport County in their second-round replay before the Irish midfielder stepped up to convert from 12 yards.
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Poor finishing let both sides down, but Plymouth had a golden chance to take the lead in extra-time as substitute Paul Garita hit the post from the penalty spot.
But the Pilgrims made no mistake when they were awarded their second spot-kick of the night as Carey slammed past Newport goalkeeper Joe Day.
Carey, a 27-year-old Dubliner who has represented Ireland at U21 level, began his career at Shelbourne before moving to Celtic. He returned to Ireland in 2009 for a loan spell with Bohemians.
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Plymouth will now travel to Anfield on 8 January as they look to pull off a shock.
Irishman's extra-time goal seals a dream FA Cup tie at Anfield for League 2 side
GRAHAM CAREY NETTED an extra-time penalty last night to secure an FA Cup third-round trip to Liverpool for Plymouth Argyle.
The League Two leaders wasted a host of chances against Newport County in their second-round replay before the Irish midfielder stepped up to convert from 12 yards.
Poor finishing let both sides down, but Plymouth had a golden chance to take the lead in extra-time as substitute Paul Garita hit the post from the penalty spot.
But the Pilgrims made no mistake when they were awarded their second spot-kick of the night as Carey slammed past Newport goalkeeper Joe Day.
Carey, a 27-year-old Dubliner who has represented Ireland at U21 level, began his career at Shelbourne before moving to Celtic. He returned to Ireland in 2009 for a loan spell with Bohemians.
Plymouth will now travel to Anfield on 8 January as they look to pull off a shock.
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