Kightly gets Wolves off the hook

Updated 16.40 Sat Jan 05 2008

Keywords: FA Cup, Cambridge United, Wolverhampton Wanderers

Substitute Michael Kightly spared Wolves' blushes and prevent Cambridge from an FA Cup third-round shock at Molineux.

Blue Square Premier side Cambridge were on course for another giant-killing after taking a shock half-time lead.

Blue Square Premier side Cambridge were on course for another giant-killing after taking a shock half-time lead

Scott Rendell fired United, who reached the quarter-finals of the competition in 1990 and 1991, in front from the penalty spot three minutes before half-time.

But nine minutes after stepping off the bench, Kightly - whose absence with an ankle injury has coincided with Wanderers' worst form of the season - levelled from 12 yards.

Kightly also set up the winner for Neill Collins with just two minutes remaining.