Just short of a miracle: Tottenham survived against a fifth-tier English club only in extra time.

2025-01-12 16:44 © AFP

"Tottenham" narrowly avoided a very embarrassing elimination from the FA Cup.

In the third round of the FA Cup, the Premier League club faced the fifth division team "Tamworth." The match required extra time, during which the visitors triumphed 3-0.

During regular time, the "Tamworth" team was not very dangerous in attack but defended well. The most realistic chances to score fell to Timo Werner and James Maddison, who squandered their opportunities.

The hosts had a small chance to resolve everything in the last minute of regular time.

In the 101st minute, Nathanael Tshikuna accidentally scored an own goal after a scramble in the penalty area.

In the 107th minute, Dejan Kulusevski extended "Tottenham's" lead.

In the 118th minute, Brennan Johnson closed out the match.

The @tamworthfc defence is breached in extra-time 🔓@SpursOfficial #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/b0Q3C88N0p

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 12, 2025

"Hull" 1:1 "Doncaster"*

*won on penalties