Notts County edge Altrincham on penalties in fog-hit FA Cup tie
Notts County advanced past National League side Altrincham 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 FA Cup first-round draw played in heavy fog.
Notts County found a way past National League opposition Altrincham in an FA Cup first-round tie that finished 2-2 and was decided by a 3-2 penalty shootout, according to the match report. The game was played in remarkable foggy conditions that shaped the spectacle.
The fixture pitted Notts County against Altrincham, a side from the National League, with a place in the next round at stake. The two teams could not be separated across the match, sending the tie to penalties, where Notts County converted enough to progress.
The report described the conditions as incredible, with fog hanging over the ground throughout. No further detail on the scoring sequence or individual performances was included in the available material.
The match report was listed as available only to users in the United Kingdom, limiting access for other audiences. As a result, supporters outside the UK were unable to view the full account of the tie.
At the time of the report, Altrincham were described as being in form in the National League, adding weight to Notts County's result. The penalty shootout settled a contest that had already produced four goals before the decisive spot kicks.
