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Stars Abroad: Harper makes late appearance as Exeter stun Huddersfield while Anyembe features in Viborg win

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Harambee Stars defender Vincent Harper made a late appearance as Exeter City pulled off an FA Cup upset, beating League One leaders Huddersfield Town 2-1 away from home to book their place in the second round.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsThe League Two outfit produced an impressive performance against their higher-ranked opponents, with Harper introduced in the final five minutes as Exeter held on to their advantage.Exeter took the lead after 12 minutes when Luca Woodhouse delivered a well-weighted cross from the left, which center-back Jack Taylor met at the far post to put the visitors ahead.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101472##Huddersfield, who made six changes from the side that faced Luton Town in their previous League One outing, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in the opening half.Samson Tovide's curling effort after cutting in from the right was among their best attempts, leaving Exeter with a deserved 1-0 advantage at the break.The hosts returned from the interval with greater urgency and found an equalizer eight minutes into the second half when Ibane Bowat headed home Cameron Humphreys' corner at the far post.Exeter responded, with Reece Cole forcing Huddersfield goalkeeper Matty Young into a save from a direct free-kick.Six major returnees set to spice up women's athletics in 2027Cole would later play a decisive role in the contest, setting up Charlie Cummins for the winner in the 81st minute after a well-worked move down the right.Harper was introduced five minutes from time, replacing Cole as Exeter protected their lead to secure a memorable victory and progress to the next round.Meanwhile, in Denmark, Harambee Stars defender Daniel Anyembe featured as Viborg FF claimed a 2-1 away victory over OB in a Danish Superliga encounter on Saturday evening.Anyembe came on in the 87th minute, replacing Sami Jalal Karchoud, as Viborg held on to their advantage to take all three points from the trip to Funen.Viborg made a bright start and took the lead after 11 minutes when Karchoud delivered a cross into the penalty area for Mads Søndergaard to finish.AFC Leopards chairman Ambani explains his single vote against Mariga's ousterThe visitors continued to threaten and came close to doubling their advantage, with Dorian Jr. seeing his free-kick saved by OB goalkeeper Myhra.Viborg eventually got their second goal just before half-time. Charly Nouck played Søndergaard through on the right, and the midfielder picked out Lukas Emil Kirkegaard, who finished confidently to make it 2-0.OB returned for the second half with greater possession and began putting the visitors under pressure, but Viborg's defensive organization limited them to half-chances.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101473##The hosts pulled one back in the 67th minute when Topi Keskinen reached the byline and delivered a low cross for Jann-Fiete Arp to convert.OB pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Viborg held firm to secure the victory after 93 minutes.Anyembe's late introduction helped Viborg see out the contest as they returned home with maximum points.

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