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'Without my seatbelt, I'd have been dead': Crawley FA Cup hero Nick Tsaroulla opens up on his horror car crash aged 18... and why he's inspired by Spurs rejection after they released him a year later

The goal promises to live long in the memory. Control, strength, balance, an explosion of pace and a precise finish to spark the finest result in Crawley Town's 125-year history.

It was the opener in a stunning 3-0 win, a third-round classic to defy a chasm of 62 league places and humble Leeds United.

Yet Nick Tsaroulla's tearful post-match interviews hinted that this was about more than a 21-year-old thrilled to score his first goal and savour the FA Cup magic.

This was a moment of personal triumph, intense relief and reward for his indefatigable spirit — with just a tiny bit of 'up yours Tottenham' sprinkled on top.