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How Kidderminster Harriers went close to biggest FA Cup shock against West Ham

Kidderminster Harriers players were left devastated after being denied perhaps the greatest FA Cup shock ever by a late West Ham goal - twice.

The 151-year history of the FA Cup is filled with stories of famous giant-killings - Ronnie Radford's goal for Hereford against Newcastle, Wrexham beating Arsenal, Lincoln beating Burnley and so on.

But never, never, never have a team from the sixth tier beat a team from the top flight. That was what was on the line as West Ham broke Kidderminster hearts.

Alex Penny scored the opening goal after West Ham's keeper flapped at a cross.