Cambridge City advanced to the next round of the cup after a tense penalty shootout victory over their Isthmian League North rivals at the FWD-IP Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The home side took the lead before halftime through Alex Warman, who netted his first goal of the season to put Cambridge City ahead. The lead appeared to be secure until the visitors, who are positioned near the top of the league standings early in the campaign, mounted a late comeback. Pedro Carvalho scored a dramatic equalizer in the dying moments of regular time, also marking his first goal of the season for the Motormen.

With the score tied at full time, the outcome was decided by penalties. Cambridge City showed composure from the spot, successfully converting their attempts to secure the win and extend their unbeaten run to three matches across all competitions.

The closely contested match highlighted the competitive nature of the cup, with both sides demonstrating resilience and determination. Cambridge City’s ability to hold their nerve in the shootout underlined their growing confidence as the season progresses.