After a valiant second half fightback, the Black Cats were beaten on spot-kicks as their fine run in the competition came to a dramatic end. And our photographer, Frank Reid, was on hand capturing all the action in the stands and on the field on an action-packed evening at the Kassam Stadium. Scroll down and click through the pages to see his pictures from the game – which you’ll only understand if you shared Sunderland’s agony:
5. Sunderland fans watch on
The game had supporters on the edge of their seats until the death. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Grant Leadbitter puts in a tackle
The Sunderland skipper made a number of vital interceptions - and sprayed some fine passes throughout the evening Photo: FRANK REID
7. Wrapped up warm!
It was a cold evening in Oxfordshire - and fans had to wrap up warm! Photo: Frank Reid
8. Do you recognise this Sunderland fan?
He was one of over 1,000 who made the trip to the Kassam Stadium Photo: Frank Reid