A footballer saved the cup match by fixing a floodlight during the game for his English club.
As the match was in full swing and the score remained 0:0, the stadium in Kent plunged into darkness – one of the floodlights had broken. The game was at risk of being abandoned, as according to the rules, a match cannot continue without proper lighting. However, Sittingbourne had not just a defender in their ranks, but also an experienced electrician!
24-year-old Liam Smith, who works as an electrician in his daily life, quickly assessed the situation and got to work. With his tools, he fixed the floodlight in just 15 minutes, restoring light to the field.
After a brief pause, the teams returned to the field, and Sittingbourne performed a true miracle by defeating the favorites with a score of 2:1.
Thanks to this unexpected heroism, the club reached the fifth round of the Cup for the first time in its 140-year history.
The club's vice-chairman Andrew Marjaram confirmed that if the game had been canceled, it would have been a serious financial blow to the club. Approximately 700 spectators gathered for the match, and their support helped the team achieve a crucial victory.