"For 160 minutes this season, Macclesfield had been more than a match for illustrious Premier League opponents in the FA Cup. Ultimately it took an unfortunate own goal from Sam Heathcote, a PE teacher when not playing as a part-timer in the sixth tier, to put Brentford into the fifth round. As cruel as it felt on Heathcote and Macclesfield, they can once again be proud of their performance."
"It seemed Andrews had paid a reasonable amount of respect to his hosts, with the regulars Michael Kayode, Vitaly Janelt and the captain, Nathan Collins, all starting and a promise there would be zero excuses regarding Moss Rose's 4G pitch, which caused so many problems for Palace. There were boos from the home supporters as Brentford opted for patient possession in the early stages and the visitors began to look rattled, handing Macclesfield the ball a few times."
Macclesfield matched Premier League opposition for 160 minutes before an unfortunate own goal by Sam Heathcote put Brentford into the fifth round. Heathcote teaches PE and plays part-time in the sixth tier. Macclesfield had previously held Crystal Palace and again frustrated Brentford, who struggled to find a route to goal for 70 minutes. The non-league side pushed for a late equaliser and did not concede meekly. Brentford fielded regulars including Michael Kayode, Vitaly Janelt and captain Nathan Collins, and promised Moss Rose's 4G pitch would not be an excuse. Home fans celebrated the prospect of a lucrative away tie at West Ham.
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