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MAXY SPOT OF HEROICS…

Keeper’s penalty magic KO’s Big Sam

By Chris Dunlavy
Star Game

MAD FOR IT: Blackpool celebrate Gary Madine’s goal which put them 2-1 ahead
PICTURE: PA Images

CHRIS Maxwell was the hero as brilliant Blackpool dumped West Bromwich Albion out of the Cup.
The Seasiders goalkeeper saved THREE penalties in the shootout to cap a richly-deserved victory for the League One outfit.
Twice ahead through Jerry Yates and Gary Madine, Neil Critchley’s side thought their shot at an upset had evaporated after a ridiculous handball decision allowed Matheus Pereira to equal...

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