Leyton Orient striker Jamie Donley says his wonderstrike towards Manchester Metropolis would have counted for extra had his facet produced an FA Cup upset.
Donley’s unbelievable 45-yard effort will technically go down as an personal aim for Metropolis goalkeeper Stefan Ortega however the on-loan Tottenham man deserves all of the credit score. His shot flew over the goalkeeper’s head, hit the bar and struck the legs of Ortega earlier than stepping into.
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League One facet Orient led the Premier League champions for the subsequent 40 minutes earlier than the guests hit again via a lucky Abdukodir Khusanov aim earlier than a chunk of brilliance from Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne noticed Metropolis via 2-1.
Donley advised the BBC: “I assumed we did effectively. We knew it could be a very robust recreation. I assumed we gave an excellent account of ourselves. It’s disappointing to lose however I’m happy with the boys.”
On his aim, he added: “I do know I hit the aim effectively. I knew it fell for me properly. I noticed him off his line and fortunately it went in. It will likely be a cheerful second. It could have been so much nicer if we gained. It was disappointing we misplaced nevertheless it was an excellent second.
“They’re a high group, they haven’t been doing what they’ve lately however you possibly can see the standard that they’d.”
Lewis relieved Metropolis scraped via
Rico Lewis, whose shot hit Khusanov earlier than unsuitable footing dwelling goalkeeper Josh Keeley and stepping into for the leveller, admitted Metropolis had been critically examined at Brisbane Street.
He mentioned: “Credit score to Leyton Orient, they made it tough for us to play. It’s straightforward to say it’s harder than you assume however everyone knows they’re robust. The gang are proper up for it.
“The season hasn’t panned out how we wished it to. Each recreation now, so long as we win, it might be an awesome season for us.”
