Irish side Sligo Rovers bring on penalty specialist keeper to win the cup
Sly goalkeeping sub Irish outfit Sligo Rovers secured victory in Sunday's FAI Cup Final against Shelbourne with an unorthodox stroke of tactical genius. Sligo chucked on substitute goalkeeper Ciaran Kelly, renowned as a bit of a penalty specialist, in the 119th minute of the match. With a penalty shootout looming, the gamble paid off.
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