Derby goalkeeper Scot Carson scores his penalty against Carlisle United. Barrington Coombs Barrington Coombs

THE JOINT LONGEST penalty shootout in the history of English football took place in a League Cup game last night.

There were 32 penalties required before there was finally a winner declared in the match between Derby County and Carlisle United as the Rams won 14-13 in the shootout.

The 32 kicks matches the 14-13 scoreline between Scunthorpe and Worcester in the FA Cup second round clash in December 2014.

Derby players celebrate their victory Barrington Coombs Barrington Coombs

The game finished 1-1 at the end of normal time with a last-gasp equaliser in injury-time by Mike Jones for Carlisle cancelling out Darren Bent’s second-half goal for Derby. There were no more goals in extra-time before the penalty shootout took place with Slovenian Timi Max Elsnik scoring the winner after Scott Carson had made his third penalty save moments before.

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Former England goalkeeper Carson was a central player in the shootout as he scored a goal and saved three penalties.

A good night's work for Scott Carson Barrington Coombs Barrington Coombs

Former England international Carson starred last night.

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