Jack Clarke says Sunderland defied expectations with their FA Cup performance at Fulham as they did enough to secure a replay against the Premier League side. The fourth round tie at Craven Cottage pitted Championship play-off hopefuls Sunderland against a Fulham team bidding for European qualification.
Clarke's goal inside the opening five minutes gave the Black Cats the perfect start but, in an open game which saw multiple chances at both ends, Tom Cairney scored for the Cottagers to earn a replay at the Stadium of Light next week. Fulham dominated possession but Sunderland created enough opportunities to win the game at the first time of asking.
"I think we did really well," said Clarke. "We probably weren't expected to do as well as we did.
