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This is the moment that a steward responded in joy and disbelief on Leyton Orient scoring an incredible goal of the halfway through the half line to take the lead in their FA Cup -Similar game at home to Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.
He can be seen who holds his hands on his head, open mouth in honor of the strike of the forward Jamie Donley, who bounced in from the goalkeeper Stefan Ortega of the citizens to give the hosts a shock ahead.
The goal was scored in the 16th minute, with Orient, who plays in League One and took the lead against last season's Premier League City.
It was a great moment for the 20-year-old Donley, who made four senior performances for Tottenham.
There was further frustration for City, because the new signing Nico Gonzalez had to be replaced after just 22 minutes because he sustained an injury during his debut.
While the O's maintained their 1-0 advantage to the interval, the second half of Abdukodir Khusanov and replacement Kevin De Bruyne earned the victory of Pep Guardiola.
It saved the blush of the city and earns a place in the fifth round of the competition, where the draw took place on Monday evening.
Speaking of his goal after the game, Donley, 20, told BBC Sport: 'We knew it would be a tough competition, but we made a good report of ourselves. I am proud of all the guys.
'I knew I had hit it well and it had a good chance! It fell nicely for me and I saw him off the line. Disappointed that we lost, but it's a good time. '
Although City succeeded in coming from behind to ensure that they were not a victim of a gigantic dead, they had to survive an almighty fear thanks to the remarkable opener of Donley.
Their superior quality finally told when De Bruyne delivered the winner on the bank for 11 minutes from the time after he was called from the bank.
There was a last fear of the city, because the home team wasted a glorious chance to force extra time then happily wide wide from a free kick.
Although they will be disappointed not to get on the winning side, this season Orient enjoyed an eventful run in the FA Cup.
The side of Richie Wellens defeated Boreham Wood on penalties in the first round before he conquered Oldham Athletic in extra time in the second round, with goalkeeper Josh Keeley scored a late equalizer in a normal time.
Then they needed fines to get Derby County better.
Donley made his 31st performance of his loan spell in Orient while scored his sixth goal for the club. He also gave six assists this season.
After their match against Orient, City will focus their attention on the play-off Round collision next week of next week at Real Madrid.
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