West Ham United 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Ashton Breaks The Deadlock by Andy Martin

Dean Ashton's stoppage-time winner sent West Ham into the fourth round of the Carling Cup at the expense of Plymouth. The match looked to be heading into extra time as the Championship side held out for 91 minutes in the face of almost constant pressure... Guardian

Ashton Stunner Sinks Argyle by Nick Szczepanik

Dean Ashton produced a spectacular volleyed goal in injury time at Upton Park last night to send West Ham United into the fourth round of the League Cup for the first time in seven seasons. So often the victims of clubs from lower divisions in knockout competitions... Times

Dean Ashton Applies Killer Touch For West Ham by Stewart Jackson

Dean Ashton scored in stoppage time to save West Ham's blushes last night, a right-footed strike claiming victory and his third goal in as many games. Alan Curbishley was true to his word and fielded a strong side — he spoke this week of the Carling Cup being a viable route back into European football... Telegraph

Ashton Stunner nicks It late On by Ian Gibb

Dean Ashton's stunning shot in the second minute of injury time gave West Ham victory and brought relief to Upton Park. The striker, who has made it clear he hopes to be part of England's plans for their Euro 2008 games next month, latched on to a long cross from substitute Kyal Reid and swept his drive into the corner of the net from outside the penalty area... Mail