Macclesfield's FA Cup journey has come to an end after a 1-0 loss to Brentford in the fourth round tie at Moss Rose.
The match was decided by an own goal from Macclesfield's Sam Heathcote, who headed Aaron Hickey's cross into his own net after 70 minutes.
According to BBC Sport, the National League North side had put up a strong fight, standing toe-to-toe with the Premier League opposition for most of the game.
Police and Crowd Response
There were no reports of major incidents or crowd disturbances during the match.
Macclesfield's fans had arrived at the stadium in high spirits, with a tifo display reading "Against All Odds" and chants of "West Ham away" after hearing the fifth round draw.
Post-Match Reaction
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews praised Macclesfield's performance, saying: "I love stories like Macclesfield's. They fill my heart. I though they were awesome and a real tribute to John Rooney and his coaching team."
Macclesfield manager John Rooney expressed pride in his team's display, stating: "I really couldn't be prouder of the team. For us to go toe-to-toe with two Premier League teams and to only lose by an own goal is something I'm incredibly proud of."
Future Prospects
Macclesfield will now return to their league campaign, with a match against King's Lynn Town on Saturday.
Despite the loss, the club has created lasting memories in the FA Cup, with players and fans alike cherishing the experience of competing against top-flight opposition.
