Football fans couldn’t believe what they were watching as Altrincham’s FA Cup tie against Notts County.Or, given the intense fog that encapsulated the stadium, what they were not watching.This was the view fans were left with watching on TVThis was the view of the penalty shootoutThe contest finished 2-2 at full-time, sending it to extra time and then eventually penalties.In the end, it was Notts County who won 3-2 in a crazy shootout as both teams missed spot kicks in the conditions.TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton did his best to cover the action as even the managers of both teams were questioning what was going on.The prize for County is a place in the second round of the FA Cup as they ended the National League team’s run.Pictures on the broadcast of the match left several fans baffled as to how it was not stopped due to the conditions.One fan on X said: “Maybe the camera makes it worse but how is this Altrincham vs Notts County still playing in this fog is ridiculous.”Another added: “I’m amazed anyone could see that Notts County equaliser at Altrincham.”A third said: “Nice to see the BBC are using the screens that VAR use during a game for the Altrincham vs Notts County match.”An additional supporter proclaimed: “Altrincham v Notts County is currently being played in a cloud.”A fifth continued: “The coverage of Altrincham v Notts County is farcical. You can’t see the other side of the pitch.”Fans at the ground saw the funny side and used their phone cameras to try and create some lightBanks thought he’d won itGettyHow did Altrincham v Notts County unfold?Making it to the second round of the FA Cup is a big deal with the dream of a big Premier League tie just one win away.And despite the terrible conditions, both sides put on a show.It was the League One side who opened the scoring as former Newcastle United winger Callum Roberts set up Jacob Bedeau.But a man who was in the ninth tier, Lucas Weaver, hauled Alty level.He got on the end of a lovely pass by Matty Kosylo into the box, squared up his man, jinked inside and drove a low shot in at the near post.The shock looked to be on in the 59th minute as Lewis Banks got the end of an excellent cross from the left.Banks’ first header was saved, but he tapped in the rebound.However, as the fog became worse, Roberts hit a low first-time curling shot from the edge of the box.But the teams couldn’t be separated in normal time with a penalty shootout required.James Belshaw was the hero for the League One side with two saves in the shootout before Rosaire Longelo stepped up to slam home the winner.