Penalty against Arsenal 'like a dream' for Haughey
Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey tells BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane about his winning penalty in the Carabao Cup shootout win against Arsenal, the reaction from those back home in Belfast and who he wants next in the draw.
Conor Haughey, a 19-year-old defender from Fleetwood Town, scored the winning penalty in the shootout during a 5-3 victory over Premier League champions Arsenal at Highbury Stadium. The teenager's emphatic fifth spot kick flew into the top corner, sparking a pitch invasion as Fleetwood progressed to the EFL Cup quarter-finals following a shock result.
Haughey's phone was inundated with messages from friends and family congratulating him on his momentous achievement, and his post-match interview, characterized by profanity and raw emotion, quickly went viral on social media. The young defender, who became the youngest player in Glentoran history to make his debut at 15, described the game as "like a dream" and expressed disbelief at the reality of his achievement.
Despite playing in a league far below Arsenal's, Haughey confidently stated that he would be delighted to face Manchester City in the next round of the competition.
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