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US Father-Son Duo Fly 6,000km for FA Cup Match
8 Jan
Summary
- A father and son are traveling from San Diego to watch Exeter City play.
- Their journey involves three flights covering 6,160km to reach Manchester.
- The fan's son predicted a 1-0 win for Exeter City in the match.
A devoted father and his 11-year-old son are embarking on an incredible 6,160-kilometer journey from San Diego, California, to Manchester for an FA Cup match. Their extensive travel plan includes three flights, taking them from Santiago to Chicago, then to Dublin, and finally to Manchester.
Excitement is high for young Charlie, who has already converted some of his American friends into Exeter City supporters. His father expressed cautious optimism about the team's recent form, hoping for a memorable performance against a strong Premier League opponent.
The family plans to meet friends traveling from Exeter for pre-match festivities. While Charlie dreams of an early goal and a 1-0 victory, his father acknowledged the possibility of a large defeat but drew parallels to a previous 2004 upset win in Manchester.
