ROBIN OLSEN awkwardly refused to leave his goal and let kids take penalties at Selhurst Park.
But the group of kids - including both Palace and Villa fans - had to traipse their way up to the other end of the stadium and use the other goal.
But with Olsen - who was assaulted on the Etihad pitch by fans in 2022 - completely blanking him to carry on catching crosses, the Palace employee walked back to the edge of the area.
A Villa coach appeared to remonstrate with him and insist Olsen needed the goal before the organiser added: "I'm really sorry.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper headed on to the pitch at half-time against Crystal Palace for a warm-up.
