Tottenham's mercurial wing David Ginola scored a magical goal last night which is certain to go down in FA Cup folklore.
Spurs fans long remember Ricky Villa's mesmerising run in the 1981 FA Cup final replay against Manchester City at Wembley, one which has virtually worn out the archive reel.
Ginola's 68th minute winner to kill off Barnsley's FA Cup dreams was even more spellbinding, a few moments of sublime artistry which will be recalled for a long time after by those who witnessed it at Oakwell.
Forget the fact Barnsley had been reduced to 10 men just nine minutes prior to what will be a contender for goal of the season, if not the eventual winner in this sixth round clash.
It wouldn't have mattered if Barnsley had 22 men on the pitch at the time as the Frenchman turned on the flair to twist and shimmy his way past a series of despairing challenges before applying the coolest of finishes.
Four tormented Tykes players were left trailing in his wake as he started a run which began a few yards inside the Barnsley half and ended with a curled right-foot shot which comfortably beat the helpless Tony Bullock in the Barnsley goal.
The 4,000 travelling Tottenham fans erupted as Ginola suddenly embarked on another amazing run, this time in sheer ecstasy to celebrate his wonder-goal.
He ripped his shirt off in the process before being mobbed by the Spurs players and was still stood in his vest, shirt in hand, as Barnsley restarted the game.
The sad fact is he also played his part in Adie Moses' sending-off in the 59th minute.
Referee Mike Reed first produced a yellow to the former Spurs fan, with Ginola the man brought down.
Tottenham manager George Graham was up in arms at the challenge which only really warranted a stern talking to, but the fact the Scot raced to the touch-line in protest may well have influenced Reed's thinking.
For the second caution, and ultimately the red, there could be no excuses as Moses scythed down Les Ferdinand by the corner flag.
But as Moses trudged head bowed to the dressing-room, it also provoked a touchline furore between Graham, Barnsley boss John Hendrie and coach Eric Winstanley.
Heated words were clearly exchanged and fingers pointed as the debate rumbled on for several moments after Moses had disappeared down the tunnel. The two explosive moments were the sole highlights of a tame match.
Barnsley: T Bullock, Eaden, De Zeeuw, Moses, Morgan, Tinkler, McClare (Van Der Laan 66), Blackmore (M Bullock 76), Jones, Hignett, Dyer (Sheron 81). Subs Not Used: Leese, Appleby. Sent Off: Moses (59). Booked: Moses, Tinkler, Morgan.
Tottenham: Walker, Carr, Campbell, Vega, Taricco, Anderton, Sherwood, Freund, Ginola (Sinton 89), Ferdinand (Iversen 76), Armstrong. Subs Not Used: Nielsen, Young, Baardsen. Booked: Carr. Goals: Ginola 68.
Referee: M Reed (Birmingham).
