NEWPORT County AFC pulled off the biggest shock of the FA Cup third-round with a brilliant 2-1 win over former Premier League champions Leicester City at Rodney Parade. Here's how the nation reacted...
Jamille Matt put County ahead after 10 minutes
Unbelievable feeling scoring today and to win the game with @padraigamond21’s goal! Everyone played their part today...great day for everyone connected with the club! Looking forward to the draw for the next round! @NewportCounty 🔶◼️ pic.twitter.com/DtAbZsdQPd
— Jamille Antonio Matt (@j4mmaa) January 6, 2019
Chairman Gavin Foxall missed the goal
When nature calls, nature calls.
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 6, 2019
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️#FACup #bbcfacup pic.twitter.com/curLKQ5hDW
After Rachid Ghezzal levelled for Leicester in the 82nd minute, Padraig Amond scored the winner from the penalty spot three minutes later
Well that was enjoyable!! What a performance by everyone today. Lucky to play with an unbelievable bunch of lads 🔶⚫️ https://t.co/2NpZTSKd30
— Padraig Amond (@padraigamond21) January 6, 2019
The Foxes, who won the title in 2016, are currently seventh in the Premier League and have beaten Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton in recent weeks. The Exiles are 13th in League Two and without a win in the league since November.
Upset of the Day came at Rodney Parade as Newport County stunned the Premier League's Leicester City, to advance to the FA Cup fourth round... pic.twitter.com/JyWVTQIyL6
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 6, 2019
The match was live on BBC One and Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright was impressed by the Exiles' efforts
Game on Newport!!!!!!! @BBCSport #FACup pic.twitter.com/3rxV8GMMHV
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) January 6, 2019
Former Leicester hero Gary Lineker wasn't quite so happy about the result
Gary Lineker is taunted by Newport County supporters after Newport county beat his beloved Leicester City 2-1 in the FA Cup 3rd round match today. picture by Andrew Orchard pic.twitter.com/JNb3LzCGnz
— Andrew Orchard (@sportsphotoAOSP) January 6, 2019
Gary, Gary What's the Score?! @GaryLineker @BBCMOTD 😂👌🏾👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/292qbE4VEO
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) January 6, 2019
Wright's fellow pundit Alan Shearer hailed County's performance. “County were absolutely magnificent,” said Shearer. “The effort from every player was fantastic. They were professional, they were brilliant.
“Newport were hit hard by Leicester’s late equaliser and showed courage to go again and win the tie. What a day for Newport players. They gave their all and deserved their win.”
Thanks Hayley. What a brilliant afternoon to be a Newport fan👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/EuPmSgG7hP
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) January 6, 2019
Spytty the Dog and the County fans certainly enjoyed themselves at Rodney Parade
Magic of the Cup 😍 pic.twitter.com/pQs1KATK1H
— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 6, 2019
Still can’t believe that just happened 😁😁😁 absolutely brilliant from every single player today! Buzzing for the draw tomorrow.
— Newport County USA (@NewportCountyUS) January 6, 2019
⚽️ Lost for words. A very special day indeed. 😁😁😁@NewportCounty 2-1 Leicester City. My litte team Newport beat the former Premier League champions. Wow! 🏆
— James Stevens (@JamesStevens180) January 6, 2019
A simply unbelievable result & a BBC1 appearance too! Top photos @bthomascharlie - it will be some party 🍻🍻! pic.twitter.com/ChD43aoDQx
Wales assistant manager Osian Roberts praised Exiles boss Michael Flynn
Very proud & pleased for everyone @NewportCounty A lot of hard work brings it’s rewards @flynnster17 pic.twitter.com/sK27EdUqmJ
— Osian Roberts (@Osian_Roberts) January 6, 2019
Former Exiles player Stuart James covered the game for The Guardian
The calm after the storm. What a win for Newport County, who played with so much belief and courage today. Superb atmosphere too. Delighted for @flynnster17, who has worked wonders at the club.
— Stuart James (@StuartJamesGNM) January 6, 2019
As for Leicester, always feels like a case of one step forward and two back with Puel pic.twitter.com/gZEhNdlvgD
And a County legend was watching from afar
A big congrats to my old club @NewportCounty !!great result👍👍
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) January 6, 2019
Inside the dressing room after the final whistle
Newport County's players are loving it - and so is mystic @IanWright0. 🤣#FACup #bbcfacup #NEWLEI pic.twitter.com/CqPPbD69OO
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 6, 2019
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel