MILLWALL and Bradford will have to do it all again in a replay after a thrilling 3-3 draw at The Den.
The Lions fell behind to Billy Knot's opener on just 6 minutes before Scott McDonald headed Millwall level before half time.
Riccardo Fuller turned home Scott McDonald's excellent cross and the Lions looked in control but a an own goal from Sid Nelson restored parity before Knot tucked away his second to give the visitors the lead again.
But Fuller ensured that Millwall would be in the hat for the fourth round draw after a super finish.
Ian Holloway had selection issues as his squad was hit by injury and suspension with Mark Beevers (back), Lee Gregory (ankle) and Shaun Williams (banned) were all unavailable.
Alan Dunne, Matthew Briggs, Ed Upson, Richard Chaplow and Fuller were all recalled to the team for the match.
Phil Parkinson recalled Andrew Sheehan to replace the injured Andrew Davies, while Ben Wiliams came in to replace the ineligible Jordan Pickford.
The Bantams who are 5th in League One and unbeaten in their last nine games made a very good start.
They sized on a ball given away by Richard Chaplow and Billy Knott drilled just wide after two minutes.
James Hanson then flicked the ball across to Jon Stead who acrobatically fired just over the bar before Andrew Haildays shot was deflected for a corner.
The goal arrived on six minutes from that corner when James Hanson headed down for Knott to fire in from close range leaving the Millwall stopper Forde with no chance.
In response Riccardo Fuller saw a shot go wide from the edge of the box before having a goal disallowed for offside.
Bradford then missed a great opportunity to go two goals to the good in the 24th minute when Halliday latched onto Hanson's flick before riffling over from inside the six yard box.
Scott McDonald then pulled Millwall level when he calmly headed home Lee Martin's cross.
Millwall's confidence grew after the equaliser but they had to reply on a point blank save from Forde to keep out Knott's shot on the stroke of half time.
The start of the second period was a complete opposite to the first as Millwall came flying out of the blocks and the pressure finally paid off when McDonald drifted over a fabulous ball over to Fuller to finished well past the keeper.
However, the lead lasted only four minutes as James Hanson's shot deflected onto the bar and onto the shins of young Sid Nelson who could do nothing as the ball rolled into the net.
That goal shook Millwall and they did not look as confident and Fillpe Morias got down the right hand Side and put the ball into the box for `Knott to tap in to but Bradford in pole position for round four.
But there was a late twist in the tail as Fuller swept home Lee Martin's cross to make sure that Millwall will be in the hat for the fourth round draw on Monday.
The Lions fell behind to Billy Knot's opener on just 6 minutes before Scott McDonald headed Millwall level before half time.
Riccardo Fuller turned home Scott McDonald's excellent cross and the Lions looked in control but a an own goal from Sid Nelson restored parity before Knot tucked away his second to give the visitors the lead again.
But Fuller ensured that Millwall would be in the hat for the fourth round draw after a super finish.
Ian Holloway had selection issues as his squad was hit by injury and suspension with Mark Beevers (back), Lee Gregory (ankle) and Shaun Williams (banned) were all unavailable.
Alan Dunne, Matthew Briggs, Ed Upson, Richard Chaplow and Fuller were all recalled to the team for the match.
Phil Parkinson recalled Andrew Sheehan to replace the injured Andrew Davies, while Ben Wiliams came in to replace the ineligible Jordan Pickford.
The Bantams who are 5th in League One and unbeaten in their last nine games made a very good start.
They sized on a ball given away by Richard Chaplow and Billy Knott drilled just wide after two minutes.
James Hanson then flicked the ball across to Jon Stead who acrobatically fired just over the bar before Andrew Haildays shot was deflected for a corner.
The goal arrived on six minutes from that corner when James Hanson headed down for Knott to fire in from close range leaving the Millwall stopper Forde with no chance.
In response Riccardo Fuller saw a shot go wide from the edge of the box before having a goal disallowed for offside.
Bradford then missed a great opportunity to go two goals to the good in the 24th minute when Halliday latched onto Hanson's flick before riffling over from inside the six yard box.
Scott McDonald then pulled Millwall level when he calmly headed home Lee Martin's cross.
Millwall's confidence grew after the equaliser but they had to reply on a point blank save from Forde to keep out Knott's shot on the stroke of half time.
The start of the second period was a complete opposite to the first as Millwall came flying out of the blocks and the pressure finally paid off when McDonald drifted over a fabulous ball over to Fuller to finished well past the keeper.
However, the lead lasted only four minutes as James Hanson's shot deflected onto the bar and onto the shins of young Sid Nelson who could do nothing as the ball rolled into the net.
That goal shook Millwall and they did not look as confident and Fillpe Morias got down the right hand Side and put the ball into the box for `Knott to tap in to but Bradford in pole position for round four.
But there was a late twist in the tail as Fuller swept home Lee Martin's cross to make sure that Millwall will be in the hat for the fourth round draw on Monday.
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