There was lots of drama in the German Cup on Wednesday night, with one defender needing to go into goal for a penalty shootout. Here some other outfield players, including a Kaizer Chiefs legend, who put the gloves on during a game!
Click through the gallery above to see 10 outfield players who turned into goalkeepers for a day!
Nurnberg fullback Enrico Valentini was forced to go between the sticks during his side's 6-5 penalty shootout loss to Kaiserslautern this week.
The third division team upset the Bundesliga 2 side to take the cup tie to extra-time, when they had to replace their goalkeeper. Patrick Klandt had sustained an injury and Nurnberg had already made all their substitutions, so Valentini put on the gloves.
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However, he was unable to save a spot-kick during the ensuing shootout after the game ended 2-2 in extra-time.
Unlike Valentini, Cosmin Moti of Ludogorets once actually won his side a penalty shootout. The defender had to replace his side's starting goalkeeper in a UEFA Champions League play-off match in 2014, and heroically saved two penalties, while scoring one himself.
Former Chiefs and Bafana Bafana star Lucas Radebe also put the gloves on for Leeds United in 1996. His performance between the sticks came after starting shot-stopper Marc Beeney was sent off in the 16th minute in a match against Manchester United, and earned him legendary status with the Premier League side.
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Click through the gallery above to see more outfield players who turned into goalkeepers for one game, and let us know your most memorable player-keeper performance in the comments section below!
