2016 FA People's Cup: Fabulous finale to five-a-side competition in Sheffield

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Pompey Amputees in action against Wandgas in the adult pan-disability category of the FA People's Cup finals dayImage source, "Jon Buckle - THE FA"
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Pompey Amputees in action against Wandgas in the adult pan-disability category of the FA People's Cup finals day

The 2016 FA People's Cup came to a sparkling finale in the Sheffield sun.

The 4,300 teams who entered the tournament back in January to compete across 11 categories had been whittled down to just 90.

They competed in groups, with the winners progressing straight through to the finals - two of which were decided by penalty shootouts.

The victorious teams won tickets to the FA Cup final in May, where they will be honoured at half-time on the pitch.

The day was covered by a special live text commentary and featured last-gasp winners, stunning goals, great celebrations and a wonderful sense of enjoyment and camaraderie.

There were also appearances from former player Kevin Kilbane, BBC presenters Ore Oduba, Harry Gration and Paul Hudson and Helen Rollason Award winner Bailey Matthews.

You can catch some of the highlights here.

Here are just a few images from the hundreds taken at the weekend. You can find more by searching #PeoplesCup, external on social media.

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Midtown in action against Cottingham Rangers Cougars in the adult pan-disability final, which Midtown won 4-1

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Harvesters Ladies were the winners of the under-14 girls final, beating Doncaster Belles 3-1

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Spectators enjoying the FA People's Cup action in Sheffield

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A-Town Ladies receive their medals after winning the adult females final at the 2016 FA People's Cup

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Hunters hold the trophy aloft after winning the adult males category in a thrilling penalty shootout

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The female veterans final was between Hackney Jurassic and Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD)

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There were media responsibilities for the winners, including under-16 girls' champions Frampton Rangers

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The under-14 boys' final, in which Sandwell Academy beat Haverhill Rovers 4-2, was the first of the day

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There were inspirational quotes from professional footballers for players to read before entering the pitches

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The U16 pan-disability final - between St John's Wood and Chimes - was one of two categories which went to a penalty shootout

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It might be at a slower pace, but walking football is still competitive, as this action shows

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