The first five efforts of every penalty shoot-out usually decides a tie but on Sunday in Ghana’s MTN FA Cup, it had to travel almost four-times that number.
A total of 40 kicks were needed to decide the preliminary round fixture between Bubiashie Charity Stars vs Dreams FC.
After drawing 1-1 in regulation time, Charity Stars edged Dreams FC in a marathon penalty shoot-out 20-19 to advance to the Round of 64 of the competition.
Elsewhere, the hopes of Techiman City were crashed during penalties.
After holding Bazooka to a goalless draw at the Wa Stadium, they were undone when Bazooka claimed a 3-2 win during the shoot-out.
Former Cup champions, Nania FC are through to the next round after defeating Tema Youth 1-0 while Okwawu United edged D’International by a similar scoreline.
At the Accra Stadium, there were no wonders for Great Olympics, who have been sent packing from the competition following their 1-0 loss to Mighty Jets.
A second half goal by Benjamin Tetteh helped the Tudu side to victory.
Istanbul were 1-0 winners over Zaytuna in Koforidua while Pure Joy won 1-0 against King Solomon.
At the Aquinas Park, Sporting Mirren lost 1-2 against Danbort.
