Fabio Da Silva is convinced rumours of the FA Cup's demise have been greatly exaggerated as he dreams of a first ever trip to the final.
The full-back, a losing semifinalist with Manchester United in 2009, played his part as Middlesbrough edged past League One Oxford into the quarterfinals with an eventful 3-2 victory at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.
Boro avoided a shock -- although they needed a late winner from Cristhian Stuani to spare their blushes following a spirited fightback which had seen the visitors cancel out a 2-0 lead -- hours after National League side Lincoln had Burnley to reach the last eight.