A keeper v keeper sudden-death shootout was just one of the dramatic moments on another action packed afternoon in The FA People's Cup on Sunday.
On day three of the nationwide small-sided competition, the rain - and even snow - fell at venues across the country. But it did nothing to dampen the spirit of the thousands of players taking part in this year's inaugural tournament.
While it came down to the two stoppers to decide the outcome in one match at the Leicester heats, it was Twisted Cinnamon who ended up the eventual winners to progress from that event.
Keeper vs keeper in sudden death penalties and only 1 can be the hero! #PeoplesCup #goalsleicester pic.twitter.com/ZchoE4ShKm
— Goals Leicester (@goals_leicester) February 22, 2015
Castle Donnington Cobras were victors in the Derby competition and Ivy Town FC conquered all down in Devon at the Plymouth Goals centre.
But while the winners of each event go on to the next phase, all the competitors will remember their special day.
Sides such as The Business, Park Farm Social, Pork Vale, Ladzio and Arsenal Community were all inspired to take part.
The FA People's Cup is run in partnership between The FA, the BBC Get Inspired initiative and the country’s leading small-sided football providers.
The FA People's Cup
- Small-sided nationwide knockout tournament
- Open to all players of all ages and abilities
- Completely free to enter
- Participants can register as teams or individuals
- Winners collect trophy at Wembley Stadium
The competition was free to enter for male, female and disability players across ten categories - ranging from U14s through to veterans (over 35s).
It also featured the increasingly popular walking football, which caters to those who enjoy playing the beautiful game at a slightly more sedate, but no less competitive pace.
With the First Round of the competition now concluded, the action moves on to eight regional venues hosting the semi-finals between 24-26 April.
The finals will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May in Manchester, and the winning teams will be invited to The FA Cup Final at Wembley to receive their FA People’s Cup trophy on 30 May.
Disability Football Finalists will be decided through a series of Football Festivals taking place in March.
Highlights of the finals will be made available to watch on the BBC Get Inspired website.
Action in The FA People's Cup
