Yes, a top-notch football attracts millions of fans and viewers and billions of income, but nothing is charming like the amateur one.The guys from the neighbourhood gather on weekends, after days of hard work on their regular jobs, put on shoes, kits and shinpads and fight for the love of the game and its soul.And no obstacle could get in their way. At least, not for good.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Just check out what happened on Saturday afternoon in the English FA trophy fixture between Marine AFC and Dunston FC (both are members of the Northern Premier League Division One West, the seventh tier).ZIMBABWE – ETHIOPIAThe game was called to a stop five minutes into the second half when the floodlights went out. And, of course, the electrician was involved in resolving the issue. But there’s the catch – it was none other than Phil Turnbull, Dunston midfielder, who stormed off to fix the problem since the guy’s a full-time electrician.Thanks to @dunstonutsfc player Philip Turnbull for attempting to fix our floodlights. https://t.co/Zy2rDqKLWW— Marine Football Club (@MarineAFC) November 13, 2021 The 34-year-old – who has previously played for Hartlepool United – is described on Dunston’s website as a ‘fiercely competitive player’, and he was quick to try and help out with the situation, with the player also calling one of his mates, potentially looking for advice on the issue.Turnbull worked his magic and was able to sort the technical issue out, with the game finally being able to continue after the floodlights were fixed.And we have light! 💡 Play will resume at 5:05pm#COYM pic.twitter.com/3TE0jtnBZQ— Marine Football Club (@MarineAFC) November 13, 2021 The game ended in a stalemate and went to a penalty shootout, where the hosts were better and won 5-4. Turnbull lost the game but earned more important acclaim – the respect of the rivals and true football fans.Such a fantastic episode, isn’t it?Marine win 5-4 on pens. pic.twitter.com/f4X3okWhfv— Simon Hughes (@Simon_Hughes__) November 13, 2021
