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Macclesfield pull off historic FA Cup upset as chairman leads pitch invasion

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Macclesfield pull off historic FA Cup upset as chairman leads pitch invasion
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Macclesfield stunned Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, the competition’s biggest upset by league position, prompting a pitch invasion led by chairman Rob Smethurst. The win sparked emotional celebrations and a tribute to late player Ethan McLeod, with the club supporting his family in the dressing room after the match.

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  2. Historic upset in English soccer's FA Cup as Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace  NPR
  3. Humiliating FA Cup loss leaves Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner at crossroads  The Guardian
  4. Inside the greatest FA Cup upset of all: Bandages, tractors and a club driven by grief - The Athletic  The New York Times
  5. Defending champions Crystal Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield in giant-killing FA Cup shock  CNN

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