Miles Leaburn was pleased to be on the scoresheet against Chelsea on Saturday evening, as he scored against the Blues in the third-round of the Emirates FA Cup in front of the Covered End.
The Addicks were on the wrong end of a 5-1 result, which maybe flattered the visitors.
“It was special occasion, the fans and the atmosphere was great and to get myself a goal, I am happy with that,” he said.
“The goal from Chelsea at the end of the first half was unfortunate, and a couple of goals towards the end with tired legs, it was unfortunate that it got away from us.”
The striker’s goal got the scoreline back to 2-1, as the Addicks pushed to find a way back into the game.
He described his goal: “I came crashing in for the corner, Lloyd [Jones] managed to get good contact on the ball, and the keeper saved it. Then, I swivelled my body and rifled it as low and hard as I could.”
Nathan Jones’ side played in front of a sell-out crowd on Saturday evening, the highest attended FA Cup tie at The Valley in 50 years.
Leaburn added: “In the game we needed as much momentum as we could get, and the fans provided that for us.
“For me, because I didn’t get to experience the semi-final atmosphere on the pitch in May, it really was quite special. I was speechless, looking around thinking this what football is, this is what makes it special.
“The gaffer always talks about us making The Valley a fortress and that is what we need to do and build upon our performances.”
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