In a thrilling FA Cup fourth-round tie, Leyton Orient initially led 1-0 against Manchester City due to a stunning 50-yard chip from Tottenham loanee Jamie Donley, despite the goal being recorded as an own goal by City's goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens and former players praised the effort, calling it one of the greatest FA Cup goals. Though City eventually won the match 2-1, Donley's remarkable strike, characterized by its distance and precision, was highlighted as a moment of brilliance in the competition's history.
Leyton Orient's thrilling FA Cup tie against Manchester City featured a stunning 50-yard chip from Jamie Donley, overshadowed by an own goal decision.
Donley's remarkable goal is being discussed by football legends, emphasizing its brilliance and importance in FA Cup history despite the own goal classification.
Leyton Orient's Richie Wellens expressed disappointment that Donley's stunning strike was recorded as an own goal, asserting it was a deserving goal.
Martin Keown called Donley's goal 'the strike of a lifetime' on Match of the Day, indicating its significance in FA Cup folklore.
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