Tamworth vs Tottenham LIVE: FA Cup result and final score as Spurs survive major scare against non-league side
Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (after extra time): The non-league side were close to a major upset before the eight-time winners saved themselves from embarrassment
Non-league Tamworth took Tottenham to extra time in the FA Cup third round, before an unfortunate own goal and late strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson sent the Premier League side through.
Part-time Tamworth, who play in the fifth tier of English football, produced a remarkable performance to frustrate their opponents at The Lamb. They even had chances to win the tie late on, as Thomas McGlinchey saw a shot blocked by Yves Bissouma from inside the 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.
Follow all the latest updates from The Lamb Ground below:
Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
47 mins: If things continue to be sticky, Ange Postecoglou has Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski on his bench. But he probably thought that Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson would have been enough against the side 16th in the National League.
Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
Back underway at The Lamb! Can Tamworth really do this? They are kicking down the slope in the second half, at least...
HALF TIME! Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
The start of the first half was delayed by five minutes because of the net in the Tamworth goal - leading to the comical sight of players and staff getting to worth with stick tape just like in Sunday league.
HALF TIME! Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
James Maddison has had the best chances for Tottenham and has been at the heart of all their good play. He should have scored from inside the box when cutting onto his right foot, while Tamworth goalkeeper Jasbir Singh made a good diving stop to his right to keep out a long-range curler.
HALF TIME! Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
Tamworth make it to the break on level terms! It’s been good fun at the Lamb Ground and the non-league side have caused some trouble in the Tottenham defence.
Spurs won’t panic just yet, though. They’ve been the better side and have just lacked some composure in front of goal.
Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
45 mins: There will be one minute added time. Tamworth are almost there to claiming a first-half draw!
Spurs win a corner on the right with a few seconds left...
Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
42 mins: Another chance for Tonks to go long, but Tamworth go short and the cross from Ben Crompton is dangerous. There’s no one at the back post, though.
Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
40 mins: Tamworth are five minutes or so from getting into half-time at 0-0. Plenty of possession from Spurs, but all in front of the non-league side.
A chance! Dragusin’s back-pass plays Kinsky into trouble and the goalkeeper has to hack away with Creaney chasing. Kinsky comes out to claim the Tonks throw.
Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
38 mins: CHANCE! More danger from Maddison, who steps inside the challenge and looks to whip a finish into the corner. Maddison doesn’t get enough on it, though, as Singh hangs on.
Tamworth 0-0 Tottenham
33 mins: Porro gives Enoru a shove on the byline but Tamworth win a throw. This time they take it short, which catches Tottenham by surprise. Enoru wins a corner this time as Porro blocks his cross!
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