English FA Cup - Kulusevski scores as Tottenham Hotspur beat Tamworth 3-0

The 2024/25 FA Cup staged another battle. Tottenham Hotspur, who played away, fought until overtime and defeated Tamworth 3-0 after the opponent's own goal and goals from Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson.

At the beginning of the game, Tamworth took the initiative to attack. Enoru dribbled into the penalty area and shot, but the ball was blocked by Tottenham goalkeeper Kinski. In the 8th minute, Tottenham midfielder Maddison got the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by the opponent.

In the 17th minute, Tottenham Hotspur organized an attack. Maddison got the ball at the top of the penalty area and adjusted a few steps before shooting, but the ball went directly over the goal. In the 32nd minute, Maddison received a pass from his teammate and shot a long shot. The Tamworth goalkeeper immediately flew to block the ball.

In the 38th minute, Werner pushed the ball in the penalty area, but the angle was too straight and the ball was directly caught by the Tamworth goalkeeper. In the 41st minute, Tottenham Hotspur made a mistake in passing the ball, and goalkeeper Kinski immediately attacked to resolve Tamworth's shooting opportunity.

In the 49th minute of the second half, Maddison took a through ball and shot into the penalty area, but it was saved by the Tamworth goalkeeper. In the 55th minute, Tottenham Hotspur continued to attack with a cross, Werner headed the ball but was cleared by the opponent.

Son Heung-min contributed assists

In the 64th minute, Brennan Johnson sent a straight pass, Werner received it and made a single shot, but it was blocked by the Tamworth goalkeeper. In the 71st minute, Reguilon made a cross, Brennan Johnson received it and shot from the penalty area, but the ball hit the side net.

In the 90th minute, Tottenham Hotspur replaced Werner, Draculasin and Maddison with Son Heung-min, Jed Spence and Kulusevski respectively.

In the extra time, Tottenham Hotspur took a free kick. Brennan Johnson's cross was deflected, and Solanke's shot was blocked. Then Tamworth midfielder Zikuna accidentally blocked the ball into his own net, allowing Tottenham Hotspur to take the lead.

In the 107th minute, Son Heung-min passed the ball into the penalty area, Kulusevski received the ball and shot into the goal, helping Tottenham Hotspur continue to lead Tamworth 2-0.

In the 118th minute, Tottenham Hotspur organized an attack after stealing the ball. Brennan Johnson in the penalty area received the ball and shot into the goal, helping Tottenham Hotspur to extend their lead to 3-0.

In the end, Tottenham Hotspur beat Tamworth 3-0 away and successfully advanced to the round of 32 of the FA Cup.