Leyton Orient stun Manchester City as Ortega own goal puts hosts ahead
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Manchester City were in danger of suffering a seismic FA Cup shock this afternoon after Stefan Ortega’s own goal put League One side Leyton Orient ahead at Brisbane Road.
City had already survived a couple of scares when striker Jamie Donley, on loan from Tottenham, picked up the ball in midfield and chipped a brilliant effort over Ortega from fully 45 yards in the 16th minute.
The ball hit the underside of the bar and struck the backtracking goalkeeper before crossing the line.
WHAT A MOMENT, WHAT A GOAL! 💥
LEYTON ORIENT TAKE THE LEAD AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY!!!! pic.twitter.com/FMjie1JNDa
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 8, 2025
City felt there had been a foul by Sonny Perkins on debutant Nico Gonzalez in the build-up but referee Darren Bond waved away their protests.
It was no more than Richie Wellens’ men deserved after an enterprising start that had caused City’s much-changed backline no end of problems.
And if that wasn’t bad enough for City, Gonzalez, a £50million buy from Porto on deadline day, had to limp off with what appeared a hip injury sustained in the challenge from Perkins.
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