"I legged it! I thought this is going to happen and I thought you know what I'm going on! I thought I need to hug my players here, I probably was first on and caused havoc."
"It was just amazing for Macclesfield. I know the lads were partying until three, four o'clock in the morning. I mean the scenes for the town and the community yesterday was just one of those experiences that I'm never going to forget. I was home early believe it or not. I got myself back and watched it all over again. Amazing scenes. For me I think we won the FA Cup yesterday."
"I just grabbed them and said 'this is your moment',"
Macclesfield, ranked 117 places below Crystal Palace, beat the holders 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, creating the biggest shock in the competition by league-position difference. Paul Dawson scored a first-half header and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts added a second after the break to secure the win. The final whistle prompted jubilant fans to invade the pitch and celebrate with players and staff. Chairman Rob Smethurst joined the pitch and described the scenes as unforgettable, saying the team celebrated late into the night and that the victory felt like winning the FA Cup. The club honoured striker Ethan McLeod, who died in a car accident, and his parents attended and were involved in the post-match dressing-room moments.
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