STRATFORD Town’s over-50s walking football team booked their place in the WFA Cup West Midlands regional final in dramatic fashion.
The Bards reached the final following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Birmingham WFC.
Stratford made the perfect start in the final when Paul Marsh opened the scoring with a stunning strike to put the visitors ahead at the break.
However, Birmingham responded well after the break and drew level courtesy of Mick Cox’s equaliser after he found the top corner.
With penalties looming, the visitors pushed for a late winner and struck the woodwork twice while Marsh saw an effort trickle agonisingly wide of the post.
However, with neither side able to find a winner, the game went to a shootout as Paul Clarke and Simon Plank both converted from the spot for Stratford.
And only Paul Murtagh could find the net for Birmingham as Stratford triumphed 2-1 on penalty kicks to reach the final.
Stratford will face Birmingham Premier League champions Solihull Moors in the West Midlands regional final.
