Stadiums were full. Tim Krul was saving penalties. 9,000 Norwich City supporters watched on. Today marks one year since the Canaries knocked Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur out of the FA Cup in their own backyard.

For many, this was the last time they would watch City in the flesh before the coronavirus pandemic led to a national lockdown and a shutdown of the sport.

One end of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was painted yellow and green as thousands of supporters descended on the capital hoping to watch their side progress to the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time since 1992.

Jan Vertonghen put the host ahead through a header from a free-kick, but City battled their way back into the contest before snatching an equaliser in the second half. Josip Drmic scrambled the ball into the net in front of the travelling contingent.

Extra-time followed and served as 30 painstaking minutes whereby the energy was sapped from the legs of the players. Then, it all came down to penalties.

Spot-kick shootouts always provide a setting where heroes are created, luckily for Norwich, they had a 'penalty killer' in between the sticks.

The shootout began with England international Eric Dier slotting home. Then Kenny McLean missed. Erik Lamela failed to put Spurs two-ahead and Adam Idah made it all square.

Giovani Lo Celso converted but was matched by Marco Stiepermann who dispatched with aplomb. Krul then greeted young striker Troy Parrott halfway through his walk to the spot, giving him some sound advice. It worked. Krul won the psychological battle as Parrott saw his spot-kick saved by the sprawling Dutchman.

Next up was Todd Cantwell. The Norfolk-born midfielder brought up as an Arsenal fan. There was no sign of nervousness as he stroked the ball into the top corner and silenced the Spurs faithful in the process.

Then it came down to Krul again. Gedson Fernandes was the man to step up, only to tamely strike his penalty, allowing Krul to dive to his left to win the tie. He galloped down the opposing end of the stadium to share the moment with City's supporters. Eric Dier made a similar run, but ended up confronting an abusive home supporter.

As Farke waved, City fans celebrated. It was a historic night dampened by the fact the fans wouldn't be present for the quarter-final against Manchester United later that year.

- Recap some of the best photos from that epic night below

The Pink Un: Todd Cantwell celebrates in front of the City supporters at full-time.Todd Cantwell celebrates in front of the City supporters at full-time. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Todd Cantwell silenced the Spurs support with a wonderfully placed penalty.Todd Cantwell silenced the Spurs support with a wonderfully placed penalty. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Both sides watch on during the shootout.Both sides watch on during the shootout. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: City's players and staff, led by Daniel Farke, celebrate the win.City's players and staff, led by Daniel Farke, celebrate the win. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Norwich City celebrate with the 'Farke wave' in front of their fans.Norwich City celebrate with the 'Farke wave' in front of their fans. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Krul ran the length of the pitch after saving the crucial penalty.Krul ran the length of the pitch after saving the crucial penalty. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Tim Krul saved the winning penalty from Gedson Fernandes.Tim Krul saved the winning penalty from Gedson Fernandes. (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Tim Krul offers young striker Troy Parrott some advice before his missed penalty.Tim Krul offers young striker Troy Parrott some advice before his missed penalty. (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Krul saving Parrott's penalty.Krul saving Parrott's penalty. (Image: ©Focus Images Limitedwww.focus-images.co.uk+447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Hero of the hour Tim Krul celebrates the win.Hero of the hour Tim Krul celebrates the win. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: Another angle of Drmic's equalising goal.Another angle of Drmic's equalising goal. (Image: ©Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

The Pink Un: The predicted penalty shots written on Tim Krul's water bottle Picture: BBCThe predicted penalty shots written on Tim Krul's water bottle Picture: BBC (Image: BBC)