⚽ Jamie Donley lit up the FA Cup fourth round with a sensational 50-yard strike as Leyton Orient took a shock lead against Manchester City.
Though officially recorded as a Stefan Ortega own goal, the Tottenham loanee’s audacious lob over the City keeper has already earned a place in FA Cup folklore.
The Goal That Shook the FA Cup
Donley seized on a loose ball in City’s half
Spotted Ortega off his line & unleashed a 50-yard lob
Ball hit the bar & rebounded off Ortega into the net
Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens:
“It is a shame it’s gone down as an own goal—he deserves the credit!”
🗣 Pep Guardiola:
“What a fantastic shot. The quality, the technique… all I can do is congratulate him.”
A Rising Star on Loan from Spurs
🔹 20-year-old attacking midfielder
🔹 Made senior Spurs debut vs. Man City in December 2023
🔹 Impressing in League One with Leyton Orient
💬 Wellens on Donley’s future:
“If he keeps this up, he’ll be playing against City every week soon.”
Will This Be the FA Cup Goal of the Season?
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