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As the final whistle approached, Spurs secured the win with a third goal. Johnson, ever the opportunist, pounced on a mistake from Morrison, robbing him of possession and slotting the ball home with confidence. Tamworth’s valiant effort deserved applause, and their performance throughout the match was met with admiration from the fans, but it was Tottenham who ultimately showed their quality when it mattered most. Spurs progress to the next round, but Tamworth can hold their heads high after an impressive display that tested their Premier League opponents to the very end.

The own goal gave Spurs the confidence they were missing, and they doubled their advantage soon after. Kulusevski, another of Spurs’ second-half substitutes, slotted a calm finish past Singh after being set up by Son, who had expertly controlled the ball on the left before delivering the assist. With the game now seemingly beyond Tamworth’s reach, Spurs began to assert more control, keeping the ball and managing the game effectively. Tamworth continued to press forward in search of an equalizer, but they lacked the necessary firepower to break down the Spurs defense.

Tamworth's defense remained compact and well-disciplined, making it clear that they would not give Spurs an easy path to victory. Despite some efforts from Spurs to push forward, they failed to convert their possession into meaningful chances. Son, brought on in extra time, began to inject some life into the Spurs attack, and the breakthrough came in the form of an own goal from Tamworth’s Tshikuna. The ball was delivered into the box by Johnson, and Tshikuna, under pressure, inadvertently bundled the ball into his own net, giving Spurs the lead they so desperately needed.

It was an intense and hard-fought battle at The Lamb, with Tamworth putting on an exceptional performance despite their lower league status. The National League side was resolute in defense, frustrating Spurs for the majority of the match. The likes of Maddison and Moore had fleeting moments of creativity, but Spurs struggled to break down the well-organized Tamworth defense. The first 90 minutes were dominated by tight, cagey exchanges, with Tamworth showing plenty of fight to keep their Premier League opponents at bay. Singh in goal was largely untroubled, with Spurs’ attacks lacking sharpness and precision.

Bergvall spots Kulusevski on the right and delivers a precise pass to him. Kulusevski responds by sending in a low cross, but it's slightly behind the oncoming attackers, allowing Tamworth's defense to clear the danger.

SPURS HAVE SURELY SECURED IT NOW! Kulusevski picks out Spence on the right, who delivers a low cross into the box, but Cullinane-Liburd manages to deflect it away. Morrison, who has the ball on the edge of the box, slips at a crucial moment, allowing Johnson to pounce on the loose ball. The Spurs forward takes full advantage, calmly slotting it inside the left post to put Spurs well ahead.

Bergvall picks out a brilliant through pass from midfield, sending the ball towards the right side of the box for Johnson. However, Johnson fails to put in the effort to chase it down, and the ball rolls harmlessly out of play for a goal kick.