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

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The 20-year-old saw his brilliant strike from just inside City’s half crash back off the crossbar.

Keeper Stefan Ortega could only divert the ball back into his own net, giving the League One side a shock lead.

Donley, on loan from Tottenham, has scored six goals in 22 games since joining the O’s in the summer.

He celebrated wildly as the League One side went head in the 14th minute.

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