Declan Thompson's Sheffield Wednesday debut proved just why the magic of the FA Cup is still alive and kicking.
The 18-year-old came on as a late substitute in the Owls' 2-0 victory over Exeter on Saturday.
Shortly after full-time a video emerged on Twitter of Thompson's father, Lee Thompson, breaking in down tears as he watched his son make his first appearance in professional football.
Thompson's dad is assistant manager of Stocksbridge Park Steels, the former club of Leicester's Jamie Vardy, who shared the video.
His emotion was particularly strong because of the journey his son has been on to get to the first-team.
The youngster was told he may never walk again after spending the early part of his life in a wheelchair following a diagnosis of Perthes Disease - a rare childhood condition that affects the hips.
But the lifelong Wednesday fan refused to give up on his dream of becoming a footballer and signed his first professional deal last year before making his debut last weekend.
'It was quite emotional to watch the video of my family watching me on the TV coming on,' Thompson told swfc.co.uk.
'Just knowing I’ve made them that proud and you could see how much it meant.
'My grandad was the same, he’s not very well right now but I could see how happy I’ve made him. It’s what makes the FA Cup and this game so special.'
Thompson is now an ambassador for Steps, a national charity working for those whose lives are affected by childhood lower limb conditions.
'I was told I wouldn’t play football when I was younger, he continued. 'Now I want to be there for other young kids and help push them on and achieve what they set out to. Never say no, it’s not the end.
'I’m an ambassador for Steps and they are a fantastic organisation, a fantastic charity who help so many kids, I’m always in contact with them and looking forward to working with them more in the future.'
The Owls were drawn against Everton in the fourth-round of the competition. Should they win that game, they'll face