Cheltenham players embarrassed by hilariously awful free-kick gaffe

The well rehearsed set-piece did not go to plan

Five Cheltenham players line up to take the free-kick

When five of Cheltenham's players lined up behind the ball to take a free-kick, it was clear that the routine was well rehearsed.

But it seems practice doesn't always make perfect.

Those involved in the set-piece during Saturday's National League meeting at Tranmere were left red faced when the carefully choreographed free-kick ended with nothing more than an embarrassingly wayward effort on goal.

Watch the awful free-kick below...

Thankfully for the Cheltenham players, they would go on to win the game despite the failure of the elaborate routine.

They won the match at Prenton Park 1-0 and extended their unbeaten run to an incredible 21 games. It means Cheltenham remain four points clear at the top of the National League table, although after Saturday's free-kick gaffe, sit at the top with their pride a little bit dented.