Ethan Galbraith placed the ball on the spot.
The former Manchester United man took a deep breath and puffed out his cheeks. The hearts of everyone inside Edgeley Park skipped a beat.
With composure that belied the pressure of the situation, Galbraith then stepped up and sent Stockport keeper Corey Addai the wrong way to take Leyton Orient into the League One play-off final.
Galbraith wheeled away and his team-mates chased him across the turf as Orient boss Richie Wellens lost control of his emotions and went full Jose Mourinho by jumping into the stand where the away fans were housed.