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Sutton forced to use outfield player after goalkeeper left match injured

Sutton United v Arsenal - The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

SUTTON, GREATER LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: Reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw of Sutton acknowledges the crowd after The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Sutton United and Arsenal at Gander Green Lane on February 20, 2017 in Sutton, Greater London. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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Sutton United was put in a bit of a predicament on Saturday when the club lost its starting goalkeeper due to injury.

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If only Wayne Shaw were available...

The 45-year-old resigned from his backup keeper position with the team earlier in the week after an investigation over broken betting rules came into question when Shaw ate a pie on the bench during Sutton’s FA Cup defeat against Arsenal.

Ross Worner left the pitch during the team’s 3-2 National League victory over Torquay United in the opening quarter hour.

Despite being down a goal and a man, central defender Simon Downer filled in for the injured Worner and only conceded once in the Sutton win.