by Greg Seltzer for Soccer365

Carling Cup action highlighted Tuesday's action for Americans Abroad as Cardiff loan striker Eddie Johnson went the distance in a 2-1 win over Jemal Johnson's MK Dons.

The latter also went 90 minutes in the contest, and fared a little better than his compatriot.

Eddie Johnson went close with one attempt near the break, but largely was overshadowed as goals from Ross McCormack and Peter Whittingham did the trick for the home side.

Elsewhere, Watford defender Jay DeMerit was given the night off to enjoy a 2-1 extra time winner against Darlington.

Likewise, Bobby Convey and Marcus Hahnemann were ordered to put their feet up for Reading's 5-1 demolition of Luton Town.

Finally, in the Swedish top division, former K.C. Wizards defender Ryan Raybould worked 90 able minutes as relegation fighters Gefle stunned visiting Helsingborgs 3-0.