West Ham Fans Left Watching FA Cup Penalty Shootout on FaceTime After Early Exit and Denied Re-Entry Against Leeds

WEST Ham fans who left the ground early were forced to watch the penalty shootout against Leeds on FaceTime on a mobile phone.

beat on pens in an action-packed battle after making a late comeback.

But the revival was TOO late for some Hammers fans who had left the stadium early – and were stopped from coming back in by security.

Leeds were up by two after Ao Tanaka and found the back of the net.

Some Irons fans had already lost all hope and chose to leave London Stadium instead of seeing out the game.

But the tides changed in stoppage time with and scoring to take the tie to extra time.

To add to the tension, West Ham had two goals ruled out for offside late on.

But unable to find a winner in extra-time, the Premier League sides were tested with a penalty shootout.

As Hammers fans scrambled to make it back to their stands, they were refused entry.

Their only option was to gather round and watch the deciding moments on FACETIME using a fan’s phone.

But it was not meant to be for the home fans after and Pablo had their penalties saved.

needed for a dramatic tie with

Leeds will now advance to face eight-time winners Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on April 25 or 26.

It will be Leeds’ first time in 39 years that they have made it this far.

And fans will be hoping to replicate their victory in 1972 when they beat holders 1-0 at Wembley.

Meanwhile, will face seven-time winners on the same weekend after their .

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