Sun Jan 12 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Tottenham Hotspur Avoid FA Cup Upset, Edge Past Tamworth in Extra Time
**Tamworth, England –** Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur escaped a potential FA Cup humiliation on Sunday, needing extra time to defeat non-league Tamworth 3-0. The fifth-tier side, 96 places below Spurs in the English football pyramid, pushed the favorites to their limits in a gripping encounter at the Lamb Ground.
Despite their significant disparity in league standing, Tamworth matched Tottenham for much of the 90 minutes, creating a tense atmosphere and threatening a major upset. However, the part-time players’ stamina waned in extra time, allowing Spurs to finally break through.
An own goal by Tamworth’s Nathan Tshikuna in the 101st minute, following a dangerous cross from Brennan Johnson, gave Tottenham the lead. Substitute Dejan Kulusevski then extended the advantage with a clinical finish, assisted by Son Heung-Min. Johnson himself added a late third to secure the victory for the Premier League side.
While Tottenham avoided a shock exit, the match highlighted Tamworth’s impressive performance and their spirited challenge against a team from a much higher division. The result, however, ultimately saw Spurs advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
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