Broken nets, 'Maradona' skill and a new dad - Tamworth's tales on historic day

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A net malfunction, a defender pulling off a bit of 'Maradona' skill he could not explain and the keeper who became a dad just the day before, the tales of Tamworth's dream FA Cup tie at home to Tottenham.

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Tamworth, Staffordshire

Town in Staffordshire, England

Diego Maradona

Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)

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Association football tournament

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