Detlef Esapa Osong struggled for words as he reflected on a "crazy" night at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest Under-18s came from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 and reach the FA Youth Cup final for the first time in the club's history.
The victory sets up a tip to Old Trafford to play Manchester United for the first time in almost 25 years when even more club history will be at stake. A date has yet to be confirmed
Charlie Webster gave Chelsea the lead midway through the second half but, buoyed on by a vocal fanbase on the banks of the Trent, Dale Taylor levelled the tie on 85 minutes before Osong put the Reds ahead moments later.
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There was still time for another Osong goal though as he was fouled inside the penalty box during stoppage time and converted the resulting spot-kick to secure a 3-1 win.
"It was crazy, I've never felt anything like it," Osong said as he discussed the role the supporters played.
He added: "Tonight was just our second game at home so playing away has been tough sometimes, especially at Blackburn.
"We've fought to get here, to play in-front of our own supporters.
"It felt great to play here."
Osong's goals came to him after a frustrating first 45 minutes which saw the Under-18s' top-scorer come close to converting on multiple occasions.
"It was a tough game playing against a side like Chelsea, but we didn't give up until the last minute.
"We kept going and kept believing. When the opportunity came I snatched at it and it felt really good."
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