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Own goal dispatches giant-killer Macclesfield as Brentford moves into FA Cup fifth round
MACCLESFIELD, England: Brentford will face West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup after dispatching Macclesfield 1-0 on Monday, an own goal ending the fairy tale run of the sixth-tier giantkiller. The Macclesfield part-timers knocked out cup holder Crystal Palace in the last round and were hailed for pulling off one of the greatest shocks in the competition’s long history. But they could not match Brentford, which progressed thanks to a 70th minute own goal from Sam Heathcote. The big defender dived to cut out a cross from Aaron Hickey but instead diverted the ball past his own keeper.
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theguardian.com
Macclesfield’s fairytale FA Cup run ended by Heathcote’s own goal against Brentford
The National League North side lost 1-0 after Sam Heathcote’s own goal as Brentford set up an FA Cup fifth-round tie at West Ham
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bbc.com
Non-league Macclesfield almost defy FA Cup odds again
Macclesfield's FA Cup odyssey may have ended against Brentford but they have made memories to last a lifetime, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
