Boss Hill delighted as 'Dale' provide Cup magic against Spurs


Soccer Football - FA Cup Fifth Round - Rochdale vs Tottenham Hotspur - The Crown Oil Arena, Rochdale, Britain - February 18, 2018 Rochdale manager Keith Hill before the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Rochdale manager Keith Hill said his third-tier side deserved a second chance against Tottenham Hotspur after they provided some FA Cup fifth-round magic with a last-gasp 2-2 draw at a rocking Spotland Stadium on Sunday.

His League One strugglers were heading for a harsh defeat when Spurs substitute Harry Kane put the visitors ahead with a penalty in the 89th minute but Steve Davies struck in the second minute of stoppage time to earn Rochdale a Wembley replay.

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