Milton Keynes Dons and Oxford United played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their FA Cup tie, but it was the visitors who emerged victorious after a penalty shootout.
The match was goalless at full-time, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, the Dons finally broke the deadlock just before halftime through an own goal by Oxford United's Tom Dele-Botte. But just 17 minutes later, Oxford United equalized when Marcus Bettinelli made a rare mistake to gift Jamie Mendez the chance of scoring.
After 90 minutes were done and dusted, neither side could find a winner, leaving the contest destined for a penalty shootout. In the shoot-out, Oxford United edged ahead with four penalties converted, but MK Dons levelled it up at 3-3 before eventually losing the shootout 4-3.
Newly appointed manager Matt Bloomfield watched anxiously from the stands as his side advanced to the FA Cup fourth round.
The match was goalless at full-time, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, the Dons finally broke the deadlock just before halftime through an own goal by Oxford United's Tom Dele-Botte. But just 17 minutes later, Oxford United equalized when Marcus Bettinelli made a rare mistake to gift Jamie Mendez the chance of scoring.
After 90 minutes were done and dusted, neither side could find a winner, leaving the contest destined for a penalty shootout. In the shoot-out, Oxford United edged ahead with four penalties converted, but MK Dons levelled it up at 3-3 before eventually losing the shootout 4-3.
Newly appointed manager Matt Bloomfield watched anxiously from the stands as his side advanced to the FA Cup fourth round.
its like watchin a rollercoaster without the drop - all ups and downs, but ultimately just goin nowhere 
still, gotta give props to Oxford United for comin out on top, thats a big win in every sense of the word 
but u cant help but feel for Matt Bloomfield and his squad, they put their hearts on the line and it didnt quite pay off 
its all about learnin from those mistakes and movin forward, that's what matters most 
just watched that match and i'm still shook! 
how do u even win a penalty shootout after being level at 3-3?? 
i guess u gotta give it to Oxford United for staying calm under pressure 
matt bloomfield's team played with heart tho 
MK Dons showed so much spirit but couldn't quite take the win 
what a crazy match! The fact that they equalized so soon after taking the lead was just insane 
. And those penalties must've been super intense... 4-3 is a tough one to swallow 
. Still, congrats to Matt Bloomfield and his team on making it to the next round 
The atmosphere must've been electric with those two teams going toe-to-toe like that 
though! Oxford United's Tom Dele-Botte, you gotta learn from that own goal 
Matt Bloomfield's nerves must've been through the roof watching from the stands, I bet he was going mental 
. But then they equalized and it was anyone's game! 
. I'm loving Matt Bloomfield's new role as manager btw, he must be mental watching his team win like that 
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, MK Dons would've been so stoked to get the win but congrats to Bloomfield and Oxford United on making it to the next round 
fingers crossed they can take it to the next level now