By Andy Hunter

STOKE CITY 2
van Hecke 16 (og), Baker 63 (pen)

BRIGHTON & HA 4
Estupinan 45+6, Dunk 52, Pedro 71, 80

STAR MAN
JOAO PEDRO Brighton

Steven Schumacher was impressed with the spirit of his Stoke side – despite seeing them go out of the Cup.
Joao Pedro scored twice late on as Brighton avoided an embarrassing exit at Stoke.
The hosts – who had not beaten top-flight opposition in the competition since they reached the final in 2011 – had held the lead for 35 firsthalf minutes courtesy of Jan Paul Van Hecke’s own goal, after which Schumacher’s team were the better side.
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