Roberts scores hat-trick as Fulham beat Spurs in Youth Cup

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Fulham prospect Patrick Roberts scored a hat-trick as the Whites’ Under-18 side beat Tottenham 3-2 in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.

Roberts netted the winner eight minutes from the end of a lively encounter at Dagenham & Redbridge’s Victoria Road ground, where both teams finished the match with 10 men.

Joshua Onomah gave Spurs the lead after only three minutes, but Roberts levelled following a defensive mix-up and then put Fulham ahead by slotting home after Josh Smile’s effort had been parried.

Tottenham equalised through Nathan Oduwa early in the second half but Roberts restored his team’s lead when he pounced during a goalmouth scramble.

A late melee then led to Smile and Onomah both being red-carded.

Fulham will face Manchester City in round five.

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