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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
John Ashdown

Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to make FA Cup history – as it happened

Macclesfield's Paul Dawson (left) is hoisted above the crowd as supporters storm the pitch to celebrate the team's FA Cup third round  victory over holders Crystal Palace.
Macclesfield's Paul Dawson (left) is hoisted above the crowd as supporters storm the pitch to celebrate the team's FA Cup third round victory over holders Crystal Palace. Photograph: Darren Staples/AFP/Getty Images

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Last word belongs to Macclesfield skipper Paul Dawson. Beyond scoring the opener, he was absolutely brilliant today, as pointed out by Wayne Rooney after the game. Here’s Dawson, who sometimes has a naughty word in him but not right now:

I won’t swear! It’s an immense achievement to be honest. I’m proud of the boys, proud of everyone, proud of the fans. You can see what it means to them. It’s a real community club and, yeah, I’m really proud.

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