The Capital One Cup campaigns of Yeovil Town and Plymouth Argyle both came to an end as they went down against higher league opposition.
Yeovil, famed for the cup giant-killing exploits during their non-league days, came close to causing an upset against West Bromwich Albion.
Reuben Reid gave the Glovers an early lead against one of his former clubs, but the Baggies struck back through Chris Brunt before Shane Long gave the visitors the lead on the stroke of half-time.
Early in the second half, Reid bagged a second before Yassine El Ghanassy edged the Baggies ahead with a shot that deflected in off Team GB defender Craig Dawson before Long added a fourth to complete his brace.
Reid’s former club, Plymouth Argyle, also bowed out despite putting up brave resistance against Championship side.
After 90 minutes, the match, which saw Pilgrims boss Carl Fletcher pit his managerial wits against his former Bournemouth teammate, Eddie Howe, remained level at 1-1, after a late Robbie Williams penalty cancelled out Charlie Austin’s opener for the Clarets, thus forcing the tie into extra time.
Following the 30 minutes time added, the scores still remained equal and the tie was eventually settled by a penalty shoot out.
The Clarets came out on top, winning 3-2 as Brian Stock converted the decisive spot-kick after keeper Brian Jensen had saved three Argyle penalties. Matt Lecointe and Maxime Blanchard were the successful spot-kick takers for the Pilgrims.
