Sutton United had to put a defender in goal when regular No.1 Ross Worner picked up an injury against Torquay, after pie-eating reserve keeper Wayne Shaw's resignation earlier in the week.
United's reserve goalkeeper and coach Shaw stepped down amid a betting probe, after the 46-year-old was seen eating a pie on the bench during the second half of the FA Cup fifth-round defeat by Arsenal at Gander Green Lane on Monday night.
Shaw was shown on television tucking into the snack towards the end of the 2-0 loss, before admitting after the game he was aware that a bookmaker was offering odds on him to do so.
Sun Bets had offered a price of 8-1 on Shaw eating a pie ''live on air'' during the match, but the player denied that he or any of his teammates had placed a bet. He said some friends and fans may have placed wagers.
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Following the tie, Sun Bets tweeted that they had paid out a ''five-figure sum'' on a bet that 46-year-old Shaw would be shown eating a pie.
The Football Association and the Gambling Commission announced on Tuesday they would carry out independent investigations.
In the wake of the controversy, Shaw was forced to resign from the club.
Manager Paul Doswell was not able to name a specialist replacement for the ''roly-poly goalie"Â among the substitutes for the Vanarama National League away match at Plainmoor.
Worner was injured as he tried to save a long-range shot from Luke Young in the 14th minute, which bounced into the net.
Simon Downer had to take over in goal and Frenchman Bedsente Gomis was sent on.
However, it turned out well for Sutton as they chalked up a 3-2 win.
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