FA Cup hero 'keeper's research is useless, can't recognise opponents

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Leeds United's Lucas Perri was the penalty shootout hero despite his preparation being foiled by Birmingham City.

Goalkeeper Perri entered the penalty shootout of the fourth-round FA Cup tie on Sunday after consulting a piece of paper which included research into where Birmingham's takers would likely shoot.

But he was forced into using only his instinct when Birmingham's players approached the penalty spot because he could not recognise them.

Lucas Perri made the winning save in a penalty shootout for Leeds. Getty"Unfortunately for the first two penalties, since they don't have their numbers on their shorts, it was difficult for me…