Dave Beasant famous 1–0 win. "...and he saved it - and made history - the first time ever when a penalty kick is not been converted in the FA Cup Final here", yelled BBC's John Motson into the microphone. He was also the first goalkeeper to captain his team in an FA Cup final. His ability to kick the ball some considerable distance fitted in well with the style of play Wimbledon were known for in the 1980s, nor was he afraid to move out of the area and upfield before kicking the ball, or to take free kicks. As a result,
Sam Beasant Sam Beasant Samuel James Beasant (born 8 April 1988) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Concord Rangers. Beasant was born in Denham, Buckinghamshire. After leaving Cypriot club Olympiakos Nicosia due to contract issues, he joined the Glenn Hoddle Academy, where his father - former England goalkeeper Dave Beasant - was a coach. Following an unsuccessful trial with Birmingham City, he joined non-league Maidenhead United in November 2011. After a successful half-season with the club, he moved onto Woking, but after just three appearances he left for Billericay Town, returning to the Kingfield Stadium ahead of the