Video Diary: Your Game Birmingham

Birmingham is a divided territory, but at today's event the people I work with have chosen to overlook that Community worker Terence Wallen

Your Game Birmingham reached a sizzling climax in the sunshine as both the men's and women's finals were settled by penalty shoot-outs.

United All Stars and Focus United held their nerve to emerge as champions and will represent Birmingham at the national final as men's and women's champions.

The All Stars took an early lead in the men's final against Score 4 Sport when Warren Grant broke clear and fired into the top corner.

But Score 4 Sport captain Ryan Seal produced an all-round performance worthy of Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, hitting both the post and bar before equalising from the penalty spot.

With the game tied at 1-1 after full-time, penalties loomed. All Stars keeper Daniel Brotherson was the hero when he produced a stunning save to claim the men's trophy.

It was an unexpected triumph for All Stars coach Manny Abbeyquaye, whose team included refugees and asylum seekers from inner-city Birmingham.

"We don't play regularly together and we came here with no expectations," he said. "As it turned out we managed to get into the final and win it - fantastic!"

There was some consolation for the beaten finalists when they were rewarded for their outstanding conduct throughout the day with the Fair Play award, which means they will join the All Stars at the national final.

The women's final was a keenly contested affair

The ladies' final between Focus United and Depaul Trust also went all the way to penalties.

Focus captain Lalona Watts gave her team the lead with a scrambled finish from close range, but Jodene Robb equalised from distance with a fierce low drive.

And once again the match was settled by a nerve-jangling shoot-out, this time United's Natina Whittaker produced the match-winning save.

Focus will be joined in the final by Sporting Khalsa FC, who won the women's Fair Play trophy, much to the delight of Khalsa coach Tina Suman.

"Your Game is an opportunity for women to get involved," she said. "We are an inclusive club but central to our team ethic is that Asian women can play football and benefit from it."

Former Wolves winger Andy Sinton was among the spectators at the Barclays Spaces for Sports facility at Aston Park enjoying the football and sunshine.

"From what I've seen the skills out there are brilliant," said the former England international.

"Some of them could be harnessed and maybe there are a few potential professionals around. But of course it's also about getting kids off their backsides!"

Alongside the football there was entertainment from BBC 1Xtra DJ Mistajam and Asian Network's Mentor Collective, along with live performances from local groups CRC Dance and MDK Cartel.

Jacqui Oatley marshalled the commentary box

As well as his skills on the football field, United All Star's Warren Grant showed he was just as good on the decks, taking home the 1Xtra Best DJ award.

There were also commentary masterclasses from Radio Five Live's Jacqui Oatley - the first female commentator on Match of the Day and an avid Wolves fan.

She awarded the Five Live Best Commentator award to Peter Mahon.

Off the pitch entertainment was provided by street artist Tony Graffiti and a demonstration by coaches from 'Trick-Sok'.

Local community worker Terence Wallen of the Freshwinds and Bro-Sis projects said: "Birmingham is a divided territory, but at today's event the people I work with have chosen to overlook that.

"Football is a key player in the work we do, because anyone can take part. Different factions can come together on the pitch, and for that moment at least all their differences seem to disappear."

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Your Game is a partnership between the BBC and the Football Foundation, with support from Barclays Spaces for Sports.