Pedro Porro Scores Stunning Goal as Tottenham Beat Burnley in FA Cup

• Spurs progress in FA Cup with Pedro Porro's stunning 1-0 winner against Burnley
• The match was evenly contested, with both teams creating opportunities
• Porro's outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award

Tottenham secured a spot in the FA Cup fourth round with a narrow triumph over Burnley, defeating Vincent Kompany's side 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, courtesy of a brilliant play by right-back Pedro Porro.

The match unfolded as a highly competitive affair, with both teams having their share of dangerous moments but struggling to find the back of the net. Despite dominating possession, the home side allowed Burnley opportunities on the counter-attack.

Having suffered an early exit from the EFL Cup through a penalty shootout loss to Fulham, Ange Postecoglou fielded a strong lineup in an effort to ensure Tottenham's progression in the FA Cup.

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With no trophy in over 15 years, the North London club relied on a moment of brilliance from Spanish full-back Pedro Porro to overcome Burnley.

Porro scores a stunner against Burnley

Failing to capitalize on numerous favourable opportunities and experiencing a lack of synergy among forwards Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, and Brennan Johnson in the absence of Heung-Min Son, Tottenham had to turn to an unexpected hero in the shape of Porro.

Collecting the ball just beyond the penalty area along the right flank, the ex-Sporting Lisbon defender fired a formidable shot into the far top corner, leaving Burnley goalkeeper Arijanet Muric with no opportunity to make a save.

How Tottenham beat Burnley

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Tottenham's progress to the fourth round made it five wins from their last six games in all competitions as they continue to bounce back from their autumn slump.

Coach Ange Postecoglou said this week that it is Tottenham's ambition to win a trophy like the FA Cup "every year".

Without a major triumph since winning the 2008 League Cup, Tottenham fans would gladly take any silverware at present, no matter the competition.