Former Chelsea and Arsenal left-back, Ashley Cole scores his first FA Cup goal to give Derby hope in their fifth-round tie, but hosts Brighton hold on to secure a 2-1 victory and a place in the quarter-finals.
The 38-year-old played the second half of the match against Brighton, making only his second appearance since joining in January.
Derby coach, Frank Lampard described Cole as a “machine” after scoring in defeat to Brighton, and said they will need the defender for their Championship promotion push.
“He has been working hard. He wasn’t quite ready for 90 minutes today but that’s a great exercise he has given 45 minutes. I thought he was calm and assured on the ball. He has all the experience from his career and got his goal. It’s really good for us and we will need him.”
Ashley Cole rolling back the years to score his first ever FA Cup goal.
( 📽@EmiratesFACup) pic.twitter.com/oacITUphfb— football.london (@Football_LDN) February 16, 2019
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