FOOTIE fans are celebrating after League two team Barrow AFC saw off Championship side Blackpool in a dramatic penalty shootout to earn their place in the Carabao Cup second round.

The Bluebirds held the Tangerines to a 0-0 draw in normal time before a dramatic penalty shootout that saw the League Two side prevail 4-3 and earn a place in Thursday’s draw after Manchester City loanee Lewis Fiorini missed the decisive spot kick.

The Bluebirds scored their first four penalties, while Callum Connolly missed the Seasiders’ first spot kick.

Shayne Lavery stepped up to take Blackpool’s fourth and missed, but scored after the referee ordered a retake.

Harrison Neal then missed Barrow’s fifth to send them through, but Fiorini blasted Blackpool’s fifth and final penalty over the bar to send the visiting side through to round two.

Readers have praised the Bluebirds for their ‘team spirit’ and ‘brilliant result’ for the start of the season.

Furness Abbot said: “Brilliant result!”

My Opinion said: “Barrow AFC are FANTASTIC for the town and I love their team spirit.”

Hindpool lad done good said: “Well, this not quite the start to the season most diehard supporters envisaged, fantastic common you Bluebirds. Newcastle away next please.”

Stephen Kelland said: “All Barrows teams doing well a modern facility would be a great investment for the town and county.”

Replying to Stephen, Kat Saskia Elizabeth said: “Barrow football have got that sorted, just need raiders to bring their ground up to standard somehow.”