Tottenham Hotspur survived a scare within the FA Cup third spherical in opposition to League One strugglers Morecambe on Sunday as Lucas Moura and Harry Kane scored late to make sure a 3-1 victory. (Stream all games LIVE on ESPN+ in the U.S.)
Morecambe, who’re in twenty first place within the third-tier of English soccer, took the lead on 33 minutes by means of defender Anthony O’Connor, however Spurs midfielder Harry Winks netted an equaliser on 74 minutes earlier than substitute Lucas Moura scored an 86th minute winner and fellow alternative Harry Kane added a 3rd.
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The hosts began the higher of the 2 sides, with an opener seeming imminent as they dominated possession. Nonetheless, Morecombe received a uncommon nook halfway by means of the primary half and took full benefit as O’Connor discovered area within the field and struck house a side-foot volley.
Spurs fought again late within the second half and Winks levelled the scores when he delivered a free-kick that flew over the top of opposing goalkeeper Trevor Carson.
Antonio Conte’s facet pressed for a winner and succeeded by means of Moura, who broke with the ball earlier than rounding Carson and slotting house.
Kane added a 3rd with a relaxed end on 87 minutes to make sure Spurs a spot within the fourth spherical of the competitors.