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Tottenham Beat Hull 8-7 On Penalties In Capital One Cup (PICTURES)

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André Villas-Boas saluted Tottenham's fans after a nail-biting penalty shootout win over Hull in the Capital One Cup.

Villas-Boas had been critical of Spurs' support in Sunday's 1-0 defeat of Hull, but on Wednesday night they were in good voice during a thrilling fourth round meeting at White Hart Lane.

Gylfi Sigurdsson put Spurs ahead with an early contender for goal of the season, but Brad Friedel's own goal took the tie to extra-time.

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Friedel is mobbed by Kyle Walker and Harry Kane after saving Elmohamady's penalty

Paul McShane then fired the away side ahead, but Harry Kane levelled the scores before Tottenham won a marathon shoot-out 8-7.

Spurs fans sang throughout the match and there were also several chants of "AVB's blue and white army", even though the home side were on the back foot for the majority of the second half.

"It was a great, entertaining game and the supporters were absolutely fantastic," the Tottenham manager said.

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Tottenham's goalkeeper Brad Friedel saves a penalty from Hull's Aaron McLean during a penalty shoot out following extra time in their English League Cup soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City at the White Hart Lane stadium in London Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. Tottenham won the game.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Tottenham's goalkeeper Brad Friedel saves a penalty from Hull's Aaron McLean during a penalty shoot out following extra time in their English League Cup soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City at the White Hart Lane stadium in London Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. Tottenham won the game.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Hull City's Aaron McLean reacts after missing his penalty in the Capital One Cup, Fourth Round match at White Hart Lane, London. (credit:PA)
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Hull City's Ahmed Elmohamady reacts after missing his penalty in the Capital One Cup, Fourth Round match at White Hart Lane, London. (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker (left) and Harry Kane celebrate after they win on penalties in the Capital One Cup, Fourth Round match at White Hart Lane, London. (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's players celebrate winning the penalty shoot out (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel applauds the fans after his save won the penalty shoot out (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Kyle Walker celebrate with goalkeeper Brad Friedel after they win on penalties in the Capital One Cup, Fourth Round match at White Hart Lane, London. (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's manager Andre Villas-Boas congratulates goalkeeper Brad Friedel after his save won the penalty shoot out (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Kyle Walker celebrate with goalkeeper Brad Friedel after they win on penalties in the Capital One Cup, Fourth Round match at White Hart Lane, London. (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane jumps on team mate Brad Friedel at the end of the penalty shoot out (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Kyle Walker celebrate with goalkeeper Brad Friedel after they win on penalties in the Capital One Cup, Fourth Round match at White Hart Lane, London. (credit:PA)

"To see their response after we suffered a setback was very pleasant, they can make that difference for us. It was a great atmosphere and it was great for the team to feel that empathy with the supporters."

Aaron McLean put Tottenham on course for victory in the shoot-out when he missed Hull's first penalty, but Erik Lamela failed to score, extending the showdown beyond the original five takers.

Friedel then put the seal on the win when he saved Ahmed Elmohamady's effort from 12 yards.

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