Middlesbrough shock Spurs in FA Cup
Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup shock to extend Tottenham’s long wait for silverware with a 1-0 win after extra time at the Riverside on Tuesday.
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Boro knocked out Manchester United at Old Trafford in the fourth round and the Championship side were worthy winners to condemn Spurs to another trophyless season.
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All the way from the Academy ๐ฑ@Jcoburn06 @Boro #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/sdrJYSdWtz
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Not since a League Cup win in 2008 have Tottenham lifted a trophy and another hugely disappointing defeat poses further questions over the future of manager Antonio Conte.
The Italian only took charge in November, but has already hinted he could walk away after a run of four defeats in the past six Premier League games.
Teenager Josh Coburn came off the bench to score the only goal with a thumping finish across Hugo Lloris in the 107th minute.
Look at what it means ๐@Jcoburn06 @Boro #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/jW7MmVOvgR
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 1, 2022
Chris Wilder’s men might not have been forced to play the extra 30 minutes had Matt Crooks connected with a free header from a corner.
Breaking records ๐@Jcoburn06 is the first teenager to score in the FA Cup for @Boro since Lee Cattermole scored against @ManUtd in March 2007 ๐คฉ#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/HjNYHTjbeb
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 2, 2022
Harry Kane did have the ball in the net for Tottenham only to be flagged offside.
But the England captain may also be again considering his future as he waits to win the first major honour of his career.