Kilkenny man and former League of Ireland midfielder, Gavan Holohan, has helped League Two side Grimsby Town dump Southampton out of the FA Cup.
Two goals from the penalty spot from Holohan - one in each half - was enough to earn the lowest ranked side left in the competition a 1-2 victory.
The Premier League side had pulled one back through Duje Caleta-Car - the man who had stupidly conceded the first penalty - and thought they had equalised after a goal from Theo Walcott, before VAR ruled the goal out.
Holohan has come a hell of a long way in his journey to reaching the last eight of the FA Cup, having played for the likes of Drogheda United, Cork City, Galway United, and Cork City over the years.
Holohan also played youth football for Kilkenny Town, and was at Hartlepool before moving to Grimsby in 2022, who were then a National League side.
Kilkenny Man Gavan Holohan Sinks Southampton In The FA Cup
AGAINST THE ODDS! 😱@officialgtfc score from the spot!!! 🖤🤍#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/QSwiDK2GjF
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They've done it again 🤩@Gav_Holohan34's first penalty was so nice, he had to do it twice ✌️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/FRAAZOM4Ll
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"For players at our level, you can only dream of days like this," said Holohan after the epic win.
"The fans that we brought today, on a Wednesday night, it was just an unbelievable turnout. I'm glad for them, all the players, the staff, everyone involved with the club."
"Just delighted for the players. What an effort," added Grimsby manager Paul Hurst.
"We kept disciplined. Look at what that means to the support. We turned up, hoping for a miracle and to be in the quarter-final is incredible. It is just a fantastic day, we have gone down in the history books. It is a very special day."
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