Tamworth shouldn’t be in need of lore, having been a royal centre for the Kingdom of Mercia till the Vikings invaded. On Sunday, we got here mightily shut to a different historic chapter within the city’s epic story.

Tottenham Hotspur didn’t maintain again towards Nationwide League opposition, blooding the very best Ange Postecoglou may muster, from the beginning or off the bench at The Lamb, however the fifth-tier hosts, on the grandest event of their historical past, had been something however put to slaughter.

Spurs required additional time and the ugliest of personal targets to see off David on this Goliath tussle, a purpose that might not have been doable in earlier seasons when a replay was on supply.

Tamworth goalkeeper Jas Singh, talking to ITV:

“We misplaced. We perhaps had half a watch on penalties however they’re such a very good staff of footballers. Switching off for one second, that simply exhibits the distinction. Ask any staff that comes right here, we give them a sport. They introduced the large boys on, which was a pleasant contact. They’ve obtained the shirts – it’s unbelievable.”

Non-league Tamworth took Tottenham Hotspur to additional time within the FA Cup third spherical, earlier than an unlucky personal purpose and late strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson despatched the Premier League aspect by way of.

Half-time Tamworth, who play within the fifth tier of English soccer, produced a exceptional efficiency to frustrate their opponents at The Lamb. They even had possibilities to win the tie late on, as Thomas McGlinchey noticed a shot blocked by Yves Bissouma from contained in the field.

It was Tottenham who had dominated the competition, although, and Ange Postecoglou was compelled to ship on star internationals Son Heung-min and Kuluseveki after his beginning line-up was unable to search out the opening purpose in regular time.

And within the a centesimal minute, Tamworth switched off at a free-kick and had been punished when a unfastened ball deflected into the web off Nathan Tshikuna. Moments later, Kulusevski fired low into the nook earlier than Johnson added one other to spare Tottenham’s blushes and deny Tamworth a historic upset.

A 3rd for Tottenham! Which is harsh on Tamworth – that has not been the gulf at present.

However Tamworth have drained in additional time and Johnson jumps on a slip within the field to steer in a 3rd purpose.

Recreation over and Tottenham are heading by way of.

112 minutes: A late likelihood for Williams on his left foot however Kinsky – who appears to be like a really strong younger goalkeeper in what’s simply his second look for Spurs – saves down low.

111 minutes: Understandably, these late targets have simply killed the temper on the Lamb. It’s robust on Tamworth, who’ve been good at present.

Sending on Son and Kulusevski for additional time nearly sums up the distinction, although.

High quality purpose! And that will probably be it. Son beats a few gamers on the left wing and tees up Kulusevski, who fires low into the nook. Class.

105 minutes: We’re again underway. Tamworth will need only one likelihood.

Half time of additional time! Simply earlier than the break, Johnson appeared so as to add a second as he lined up the shot on his left foot however Cullinane-Liburd made an excellent block.

quarter-hour left for Tamworth to discover a purpose to take us to penalties.

103 minutes: Simply after the purpose, Williams went down within the field below the problem of Spence. It was not dominated to be sufficient to be a penalty.