North-east cup tie sets penalties world record with marathon shoot-out

A record penalty shoot-out took place between Washington and Bedlington (Dave Howarth/PA)

Northern League clubs Washington and Bedlington created history on Wednesday night with a record-breaking penalty shoot-out.

Spot-kicks were required after the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup first-round tie finished 3-3 at the Ford Quarry Football Hub in Sunderland.