Brandon Thomas-Asante’s goal gave Coventary hope as they faced Tottenham Hotspur in a tense knockout match. His sharp finish in the first half had the Coventary fans believing in a potential upset, as the Eagles put in a spirited performance to protect their lead.
However, Tottenham slowly grew into the game, pushing forward and applying constant pressure. Coventary’s defense, though resolute, began to show signs of fatigue as the minutes ticked away. With just moments left in stoppage time, Brennan Johnson found space inside the box and unleashed a clinical finish to break Coventary hearts.
Johnson’s last-gasp goal sent Tottenham through to the next round, leaving Coventary stunned. Despite Asante’s earlier heroics, it was not enough to stop Spurs from stealing the win at the death, as they celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory.