Tamworth – Tottenham 0-3 (after extension): The teams outside the league were close to a first disappointment before the 8 winners left shame
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Non-Championship Tamworth took Tottenham to extra time in the FA Cup third round, before an unfortunate reverse goal and late plays by Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson saw the Premier League side through.
Tamworth part -time, which plays at the fifth level of English football, performed a remarkable functionality to frustrate his parties at war in the lamb. They even had the chance of winning the raffle at the end of the game, since Thomas McGlinchey saw a shot blocked through Yves Bissouma from the box.
However, Tottenham, who had ruled the contest, and Ange Postecoglou forced Star Internationals’ son Heung-Min and Kulusveki to be sent after their starting line-up failed to locate the initial target in general times.
And in the 100th minute, Tamworth switched off at a free-kick and were punished when a loose ball deflected into the net off Nathan Tshikuna. Moments later, Kulusevski fired low into the corner before Johnson added another to spare Tottenham’s blushes and deny Tamworth a historic upset.
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Tamworth is not short of lore, having been a royal centre for the Kingdom of Mercia until the Vikings invaded. On Sunday, we came mightily close to another historic chapter in the town’s epic tale.
Tottenham Hotspur didn’t hold back against National League opposition, blooding the best Ange Postecoglou could muster, from the start or off the bench at The Lamb, but the fifth-tier hosts, on the grandest occasion in their history, were anything but put to slaughter.
Spurs needed additional time and the ugliest purposes to see David in this Goliath whirlwind, a purpose that would not have been imaginable in the past seasons when a repetition was offered.
Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (after extra time): Ange Postecoglou had to send on Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min to finally put the non-league side away
Tamworth goalkeeper Jas Singh, speaking to ITV:
“We lost. We maybe had half an eye on penalties but they are such a good team of footballers. Switching off for one moment, that just shows the difference. Ask any team that comes here, we give them a game. They brought the big boys on, which was a nice touch. They’ve got the shirts – it’s unbelievable.”
Non-league Tamworth took Tottenham Hotspur further into the FA Cup third round, before an unfortunate goal and earlier moves for Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson sent the team out of the Premier League.
Tamworth part -time, which plays at the fifth level of English football, produced a remarkable functionality to frustrate his parties at war in the lamb. They even had the possibility of winning a due draw in the game, since Thomas McGlinchey saw a shot blocked through Yves Bissouma from the internal box.
It was Tottenham who had dominated the contest, though, and Ange Postecoglou was forced to send on star internationals Son Heung-min and Kuluseveki after his starting line-up was unable to find the opening goal in normal time.
And in the 100th minute, Tamworth threw a free kick and was punished when a loose ball was diverted to the network by Nathan Tshikuna. Moments later, Kulusevski shot the corner before Johnson added to avoid the blush of Tottenham and deny Tamworth a historical surprise.
A third for Tottenham! Which is difficult in Tamworth, which has been the Gulf today.
But Tamworth was tired in extra time and Johnson jumps on a slide in the domain to score a third goal.
Game over and Tottenham leave.
112 minutes: A scheduled introduction for Williams on his left foot but Kinsky, who looks like a very forged young goalkeeper from what is only his appearance so far for Spurs, stored low.
111 minutes: Naturally, those backward goals have just kill the temperament of the lamb. It’s hard for Tamworth, who shines today.
However, sending Son and Kulusevski longer sums up the difference.
Quality goal! And that will be all. Su batted a few down the left flank and threw to Kulusevski, who brought down in the box. Class.
105 minutes: we are underway. Tamworth will need a chance.
Halftime in overtime! Just before the break, Johnson looked to go up a moment through lining up the shot over his left foot, Cullinane-Liburd made a brilliant block.
There are 15 minutes left for Tamworth in order to take us to penalties.
103 minutes: Right after the goal, Williams fell into the box under Spence’s challenge. It not thought of as that it enough to be a penalty.
Tamworth is not short of lore, having been a royal centre for the Kingdom of Mercia until the Vikings invaded. On Sunday, we came mightily close to another historic chapter in the town’s epic tale.
Tottenham Hotspur didn’t hold back against National League opposition, blooding the best Ange Postecoglou could muster, from the start or off the bench at The Lamb, but the fifth-tier hosts, on the grandest occasion in their history, were anything but put to slaughter.
The Spurs needed additional time and the ugliest purpose to defeat David in this opposite combat to Goliath, a purpose that would not have been imaginable in the past seasons when a repetition was offered.
Tamworth goalkeeper Jas Singh speaking to ITV:
“We lost. We maybe had half an eye on penalties but they are such a good team of footballers. Switching off for one moment, that just shows the difference. Ask any team that comes here, we give them a game. They brought the big boys on, which was a nice touch. They’ve got the shirts – it’s unbelievable.”
The Tamworth, which does not belong to the League, took Tottenham Hotspur longer in the third round of the FA Cup, before an unfortunate goal and backward movements of Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson sent to the team of the team of the team Premier League.
Part-time Tamworth, who plays in the fifth tier of English football, produced remarkable functionality to thwart his warring parties at the lamb. They even had chances to win a draw due in the match, as Thomas McGlinchey saw a shot blocked through Yves Bissouma from the inside box.
It was Tottenham who had dominated the contest, though, and Ange Postecoglou was forced to send on star internationals Son Heung-min and Kuluseveki after his starting line-up was unable to find the opening goal in normal time.
And in the 100th minute, Tamworth switched off at a free-kick and were punished when a loose ball deflected into the net off Nathan Tshikuna. Moments later, Kulusevski fired low into the corner before Johnson added another to spare Tottenham’s blushes and deny Tamworth a historic upset.
A third for Tottenham! Which is difficult in Tamworth, which has been the Gulf today.
But Tamworth got tired and Johnson jumped over a slide in the box to score a third goal.
The game is over and Tottenham are on their way.
112 minutes: a possibility of Williams on his left foot but Kinsky, who looks like a young goalkeeper very forged so it is only his moment of appearance for the Spurs, saves down.
111 mins: Understandably, those late goals have just killed the mood at the Lamb. It’s tough on Tamworth, who have been brilliant today.
Sending on Son and Kulusevski for extra time just about sums up the difference, though.
Quality goal! And that’s it. Son beats some players on the left wing and T-t-shira Kulusvski, who shoots low to the corner. Class.
105 minutes: We went to the road. Tamworth will need an opportunity.
Half time more time! Just before the break, Johnson tried to go up for a moment as he lined up the shot on his left foot, but Cullinane-Liburd made a brilliant block.
15 minutes left for Tamworth to find a goal to take us to penalties.
103 minutes: immediately after the goal, Williams fell into the area against Spence’s challenge. It was not thought to be enough to be a penalty.
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