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Oxford United 3 Swansea City 2: Roofe on fire as League Two side pull off stunning upset

Kemar Roofe scored a double as League Two Oxford United pulled off the biggest shock of the FA Cup third round so far by beating Premier League Swansea City 3-2 on Sunday.

The Welsh side took the lead in manager Alan Curtis' first game since being given the job until the end of the season as Jefferson Montero finished off a wonderful flowing move involving Marvin Emnes in the 23rd minute.

But Oxford, who are third in League Two, produced a magnificent comeback to progress to the fourth round.

Liam Sercombe levelled matters just short of half-time from the penalty spot, before striker Roofe - linked with a move to Newcastle United - hit home from the edge of the area in the 49th minute.

Gomis' 66th minute strike at least gave Swansea hope of salvaging a replay, but Oxford held out to seal a famous victory.

Oxford started brightly and would have taken the lead if not for a fine save from Kristoffer Nordfeldt, who acrobatically turned Ryan Taylor's header from Christopher Maguire's left-wing cross over.

But the fourth-tier side soon fell behind courtesy of a stunning piece of link-up play between Montero and Emnes.

Roofe cut onto his right foot and curled towards goal, with the previously impressive Nordfeldt allowing the shot to creep into the bottom-right corner.