In extra time, Tottenham Hotspur scored three consecutive goals to secure a 3-0 victory and confidently advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup, with Son Heung-min playing a key role.
Prior to the match, Tamworth, ranked 16th in the English Football League, faced Tottenham Hotspur, who were 12th in the Premier League, in the third round of the FA Cup. Tamworth played at home against Tottenham.
Tottenham had not won any of their previous four matches across all competitions, drawing one and losing three, while Tamworth had a slightly better record with one win, one draw, and two losses in their last four matches. However, due to Tottenham's superior strength on paper compared to Tamworth, more than 90% of fans were confident that Tottenham would defeat Tamworth away from home.
In the 14th minute of the first half, Tomkins threw a powerful throw-in from the sideline, which hit the left post and bounced out, narrowly missing a goal for Tottenham.
After 90 minutes of play, the score remained 0-0, leading to extra time. In the 101st minute, Chikuna scored an own goal, giving Tottenham the lead.
Six minutes later, Son Heung-min provided a precise pass, allowing Kulusevski to score another goal for Tottenham.
Eleven minutes after that, Brennan sealed the victory for Tottenham.
Ultimately, Tottenham defeated Tamworth 3-0, advancing to the fourth round of the FA Cup.