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Bromley captain Byron Webster took one of the 'coldest penalties of all time' to earn promotion to League Two

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Published 08:21 6 May 2024 GMT+1

Bromley captain Byron Webster took one of the 'coldest penalties of all time' to earn promotion to League Two

Bromley beat Solihull Moors on penalties in the National League play-off final.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Bromley captain Byron Webster took what some are describing as one of the greatest penalties of all time to send his team to the EFL for the first time in their history.

The London-based side were taking on Solihull Moors in the National League play-off final at Wembley on Sunday.

Bromley, who are managed by the former Crystal Palace goalkeeper Andy Woodman, twice went ahead in normal time through veteran striker Michael Cheek.

However, the game finished 2-2, with extra time unable to separate the two sides.

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Bromley goalkeeper Grant Smith then saved penalties from Tyrece Shade and Joss Labadie in the shoot-out, before opposite number Nick Hayes kept out Ashley Charles.

That meant it was all on Webster to send the Ravens up to the EFL - and he delivered, placing the ball past Hayes with aplomb.

But it was what the 37-year-old defender, who has played in the Championship with Doncaster, Yeovil and Millwall, did before the penalty that has got people talking.

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As he stepped up to the spot, Webster took one look at young goalkeeper Hayes before simply smirking at him, showing no signs of nerves.

But it was also spotted that he was wearing an EFL captain's armband - having, of course, been wearing a National League armband throughout the 120 minutes.

As far as having confidence and belief goes, it doesn't really get any more obvious - and it was hardly a surprise to see Webster tuck away his spot kick.

Speaking after promotion was secured, Bromley boss Woodman told BBC Radio London: "I've been here a few times and no-one wants to speak to you when you lose.

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"We've got heart, we're not the best team. We're the hardest grafting team and the most honest team, we've got players who will fight for each other. That showed today.

"I was alright with the penalties because I've got the best goalkeeper in the league. I knew he'd save one, maybe two and take care of business.

"This has been an unhealthy obsession for me. It was about changing history at this football club and about making sure that, when we're long gone, me, my team and my staff, we'll be forever the people that got us in the Football League."

Featured Image Credit: TNT Sports

Topics: Football, Wembley Stadium

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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