Burnley is defeated by a late Pedro Porro scream, and Tottenham advances in the FA Cup

Tottenham advanced to the FA Cup fourth round after Pedro Porro’s spectacular goal in the second half secured a victory over Burnley. The North London side’s 35-match scoring streak was at risk as Burnley came close to forcing a replay at Turf Moor, but Porro’s late heroics spared them that scenario. 24hscore

Despite Richarlison’s impressive form with five goals in his last five games, Spurs struggled in the initial period. The team, led by Ange Postecoglou, appeared lackluster and ineffective. Key moments in the first half included Richarlison missing a shot with his weaker foot and Brennan Johnson, filling in for the absent Son Heung-min, having a long-range attempt saved by Burnley’s Arijanet Muric.

Despite the apparent mismatch on paper, Burnley held their own, taking advantage of Tottenham’s risky high defensive line. The best chance of the first half fell to Zeki Amdouni, who, despite having ample space in the penalty area, failed to control the ball before shooting over from 10 yards out, a missed opportunity that would prove costly for Vincent Kompany’s side.

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Burnley has yet to find the net at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and their goal drought seemed unlikely to end in the second half, with Josh Cullen’s poorly executed attempt being their only notable chance.

Ange Postecoglou’s decision to shift Dejan Kulusevski to a central position added a more menacing element to the hosts’ play. Despite Arijanet Muric saving Brennan Johnson’s back-post volley, the Clarets’ goalkeeper couldn’t do anything to stop Pedro Porro’s powerful right-footed strike, which ultimately settled the outcome of the match.

Spurs have already progressed past the FA Cup third round for the eighteenth time in nineteen seasons, and Postecoglou and his injury-plagued team will be very happy that there won’t be a replay.

Although Kompany’s team has lost 11 of their last 12 visits to Tottenham, the Clarets can at least rest easy knowing they have ten days to get ready for a crucial Premier League matchup with Luton Town.