Macclesfield FC cause one of soccer’s biggest upsets with FA Cup shock
Macclesfield delivered one of the FA Cup's most astonishing results on January 10, as the semi-professional side knocked out holders Crystal Palace in a historic shock that will be remembered for generations.The hosts, 117 league places below the Premier League team, defied all expectations as the gap on paper vanished on the pitch, with Macclesfield producing a disciplined and determined display from start to finish.Palace, who themselves shocked Manchester City to lift the FA Cup last May, dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances, continuing a worrying nine-game winless run, despite a mixture of youth and experience on the field.Paul Dawson opened the scoring with a towering first-half header for the hosts, sending fans into euphoria, before Isaac Buckley-Ricketts doubled the advantage after halftime, reacting quickly to a deflected effort in the box.Yeremy Pino gave Palace a glimmer of […]