Demetri Mitchell gets his moment as Exeter City star shows his quality
His goal seven minutes from time was enough for Exeter City to seal a 1-0 win and reach round four for the first time since 1989.
Winger Demetri Mitchell had praised heaped on him after his man-of-the-match performance and winning goal which knocked Premier League side Luton Town out of the Carabao Cup. Mitchell’s goal seven minutes from time was enough for Exeter City to seal a 1-0 win and reach round four for the first time since 1989.
The 26-year-old pounced in the 83 rd minute to grab his third goal of the season. Yanic Wildschut’s cross should have been cleared by Issa Kabore, but he fluffed his lines, Mitchell stole in, and poke the ball home in off the crossbar.
Mitchell was sent off five minutes later for a second bookable offence as City had to hang on against some late pressure from the Hatters. But hang on they did to reach round four for the first time in 34 years and beat a top division side for the first since 1981.
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The former Manchester United youngster joined Exeter in January after spells in Scotland and other clubs in England. Having had a nomadic career so far, he is showing his undoubted talent for the Grecians and putting him on the radar of clubs higher up the pyramid again.
“He’s a player with huge talent. He has to put it together and I think he has in many moments since he’s been at this football club. Tonight, playing on the wrong side, switching him to the other side, scoring a goal, but being a constant threat with his dribbling and his ability to run us up the pitch was absolutely amazing, as everyone
“I have known him for a long time, done 1-1 work with him, and have a great relationship with him. He has always had great ability but needed guidance and support to get him to the next level. He has found his home here and it was incredible for him to get his moment tonight.”
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