Kwesi Appiah nets as AFC Wimbledon reach FA Cup fifth round

Ghana international striker Kwesi Appiah scored for AFC Wimbledon as they stunned West Ham United 4-2 to qualify for the FA Cup fifth round with a superb FA Cup performance at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

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The Dons, who are bottom of the third tier of English football, took a surprise 3-0 lead against the Premier League side courtesy of Kwesi Appiah's deflected strike and Scott Wagstaff's double either side of half-time.

The Hammers made a triple substitution after the recess in an attempt to stage a comeback as substitutes Lucas Perez and Felipe Anderson scored to make it 3-2.

But AFC Wimbledon, who were beaten 3-0 at home by Fleetwood in their last league game on Tuesday, continued to push men forward and put the seal on a famous victory courtesy of Toby Sibbick's late close-range header, sparking scenes of jubilation among the home crowd and leaving Pellegrini furious.

The 28-year-old Ghanian striker has made 22 appearances and scored four goals so far this season for AFC Wimbledon.