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VIDEO: Abkhazia's amazing World Football Cup win

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It was standing room only in Sukhumi as the hosts hit a dramatic late equaliser before an incredible penalty shootout victory

Two years ago, Abkhazia were celebrating something very special after a remarkable come from behind victory over Panjab saw them secure the 2016 CONIFA World Football Cup.

The hosts twice looked out of the game – firstly when they were trailing 1-0 in the 86th minute, and again when they were two penalties down in the shoot-out.

But a stranger-than-fiction turn of events saw Abkhazia equalise to send the game to spot-kicks, and then complete a penalty great escape to triumph in Sukhum.