A wise and stoic performance saw them limit Brentford’s chances to a minimum in a nip-and-tuck cup battle, with Djeidi Gassama’s long-range stunner proving the moment of class they needed to cancel out Kevin Schade’s opener. A disciplined defensive showing proved Danny Röhl right to freshen things up with their whirlwind Championship fixture schedule laying in wait back home.
Penalties can be a cruel mistress and so it proved, with Mr Sheffield Wednesday Liam Palmer missing their fifth to put heads in hands. But those heads leave London held high after an outstanding effort.
Here are our ratings from an impressive showing.
5. Callum Paterson - 8
Captain for the evening. Good block to deny Brentford shortly after the opener and stuck at things brilliantly. Ran his legs to butter up and down the right. One exhausted sliding hook-back was a solid gold bar of classic Paterson. | UGC
6. Sean Fusire - 7
What an experience for the youngster. Off after the hour having offered a calm, understated effort beyond his years. | UGC
7. Svante Ingelsson - 7
A combative performance. Not the sort of game for his lung-busters. Disciplined and tidy. Stuck to his task and made tackles and interventions. | UGC
8. Marvin Johnson - 9
When Bryan Mbuemo opens his eyes tomorrow morning, you know who'll be sat at the end of his bed. The streets won't forget the night Marvin Johnson channelled a Paolo Maldini / Roberto Carlos lovechild. | UGC