Leyton Orient star Jamie Donley scores from halfway line v Man City in FA Cup – but it’s harshly ruled an own goal

LEYTON ORIENT were in FA Cup dreamland after taking a shock lead against Manchester City. Jamie Donley stunned the Premier League champions by taking aim from 40 yards out at Brisbane Road. WHAT A MOMENT, WHAT A GOAL! LEYTON ORIENT TAKE THE LEAD AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY!!!! pic.twitter.com/FMjie1JNDa— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 8, 2025 BBCJamie Donley spotted Ortega off his line in Leyton Orient’s FA Cup game with Man City[/caption] BBCThe 20-year-old saw his brilliant effort cruelly hit the crossbar[/caption] BBCBut Ortega would only divert the ball back into his own net[/caption] BBCDonley – who is on loan from Tottenham – celebrated wildly with the Orient[/caption] Pep Guardiola named a strong starting XI for the trip to East London. Jack Grealish, Omar Marmoush, Ilkay Gungogan and Savinho all started for the seven-time FA Cup winners. While Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, John Stones and Bernard were all named on the bench. But City were made to pay for a slow start when Orient took the lead on 15 minutes. Donley came out best following a 50/50 in the middle of the park and spotted keeper Stefan Ortega off his line. The 20-year-old hit a brilliant strike from just inside City’s half, which Ortega could only watch fly over his head. Donley was denied a stunning goal only by the crossbar. But the ball instead smashed back off the woodwork, hitting Ortega and rolling into the net. Donley, on loan from Tottenham, has netted six times in 22 games since joining the O’s in the summer. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS Orient have enjoyed a super season in League One and are well in the hunt for the playoffs. They have beaten Boreham Wood, Oldham Atheltic, and Championship side Derby so far in their run to the fourth round. City were dealt a blow later in the first half as new signing Nico Gonzalez limped off injured on debut. Marmoush, Grealish and Savinho all had chances to level before the break but were kept out by Orient keeper Josh Keeley.

LEYTON ORIENT were in FA Cup dreamland after taking a shock lead against Manchester City.

Jamie Donley stunned the Premier League champions by taking aim from 40 yards out at Brisbane Road.

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