Praise for Newport County after remarkable FA Cup run is ended by Manchester City

Leroy Sane opened the scoring for the Premier League champions on 51 minutes and Phil Foden doubled their lead on 75 minutes before Padraig Amond grabbed a consolation goal for County two minutes from time.

Pep Guardiola's men then made certain of their passage to the quarter-finals with another goal from Foden in the 89th minute and a fourth in stoppage time from Riyad Mahrez. 

Here's the story of the match and the reaction from the football world...

The atmosphere at Rodney Parade was electric throughout 

Here we go then... pic.twitter.com/FkJvygV63X

— Argus on County (@argusoncounty) February 16, 2019

County's Tyreeq Bakinson was denied by Ederson early on

😱 | @NewportCounty so close to taking the lead! pic.twitter.com/qR6jrBtYe2

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 16, 2019

Sane hit the woodwork before the break

😲 | @leroysane19 goes close! pic.twitter.com/YGrweA01ch

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 16, 2019

And the German made the breakthrough on 51 minutes

🔒🔑 Deadlock broken.

🔶 0-1 🔵 #ncafcvcity #mancitypic.twitter.com/of7RnpPzpm

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 16, 2019

Foden made it 2-0 to put City in charge

👏 | A lovely solo goal from @PhilFoden. pic.twitter.com/TBoDXzpvls

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 16, 2019

Amond kept up his record of scoring in every round 

🙌 | @NewportCounty get the goal they deserve! pic.twitter.com/0uAT23LDzH

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 16, 2019

And the regulars at Tully's Bar in Carlow got a free drink

Pints all around. Hon @padraigamond21 @NewportCounty @NCAFCLive @59southbrewing pic.twitter.com/ipdxrpb7Mp

— TullysBarCarlow (@TullysBarCarlow) February 16, 2019

But Foden ended County's comeback hopes a minute later

🚀 | Another for @PhilFoden. What a talent this lad is! pic.twitter.com/ehMlVvACCp

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 16, 2019

And Mahrez then rubbed salt into the Exiles' wounds 

GOAL RIYAD MAHREZ. Gokil juga umpan Stones. Newport 1-4 Manchester City. [vid bt mancityzenscom] pic.twitter.com/sFuqyVLoS7

— PL 17/18 CHAMPIONS!! (@DailyMCFCUpdate) February 16, 2019

What a run it's been for Michael Flynn's men

✅ Beat @MetPoliceFC 2-0
✅ Beat @Wrexham_AFC 4-0
✅ Beat @LCFC 2-1
✅ Beat @Boro 2-0
❌ Lost 4-1 to @ManCity

👏 What a run, @NewportCounty! pic.twitter.com/De86aFA7bu

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 16, 2019

Robbie Willmott was one of the stars County's cup run

What an amazing day to play against the premier league champions . I would personally like to thank the supporters for making this FA cup run so special #weknowwhatweare @argusoncounty @NewportCounty

— robbie willmott (@WillmottRobbie) February 16, 2019

Jamille Matt scored v Met Police, Wrexham and Leicester

Massively proud to be a part of this team and what it’s achieved in Fa cup this season...The support from everyone in the city has been immense...congrats @padraigamond21 scored in every round 👏🏾 not bad eh
concentrate on the league now and get ready to go again Tuesday! UTC 🔶◼️

— Jamille Antonio Matt (@j4mmaa) February 16, 2019

Pep praised County's efforts

PEP 💬 "It was a really tough game.

"They scored a late goal which is typical of these kinds of games but @PhilFoden scored a great goal.

"Big congratulations to him. Big compliment to the guys today."#ncafcvcity 🔵 #mancity pic.twitter.com/YWuoDoxXnx

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 16, 2019

PEP 💬 "I was impressed with the home crowd - they supported a lot. The #FACup is special for that reason.

"They used their strong points better than us. We don't play these kind of games every week. That’s why we are delighted today."#ncafcvcity 🔵 #mancity

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 16, 2019

A word for the Exiles from City star Ilkay Gundogan

Duty done, next round! 👍🏼🎱⚽ Nevertheless respect to @NewportCounty, well played - good luck for the rest of the season! 👏🏼 #FACup #CmonCity @ManCity pic.twitter.com/VwH66xVhal

— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) February 16, 2019

Pride for club director and former Argus editor Kevin Ward

Couldn't be prouder of @NewportCounty tonight. We gave everything against one of the best club sides in the world. Scoreline flattered @ManCity but all respect to them for the way they approached the match. #OurJourneyContinues

— Kevin Ward (@KevinWardMedia) February 16, 2019

Former Wales star John Hartson was impressed

Joe day must have broken his nose for Newport today !! City just too good but credit to Newport been a fantastic 2 seasons in the FA Cup, Flynny will feel immensely proud of his players 👍🏻

— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) February 16, 2019

As was FAW technical director Osian Roberts

Hero’s welcome for @flynnster17 & deservedly so....@NewportCounty pic.twitter.com/klCh2yAexG

— Osian Roberts (@Osian_Roberts) February 16, 2019

Former Wales ace Danny Gabbidon praises Regan Poole

Well played @NewportCounty👏🏾 showed some higher level teams a thing or two on how you go about nullifying a top level opposition, particularly in that 1st Half. All concerned should be immensely proud in particular @ReganPoole outstanding performance!🔥🔥🔥

— Daniel Gabbidon (@Gabbidon35) February 16, 2019

And Stuart James of the Guardian sums it all up

Not long back from Rodney Parade - you did yourselves proud, Newport County.
Huge credit to @flynnster17 for not just this memorable Cup run but for everything he has done over the last two years. The club was on its knees when he took over. Now its alive and kicking.

— Stuart James (@StuartJamesGNM) February 16, 2019