Sol Bamba was one of eight Middlesbrough players to score as his team claimed a remarkable 8 - 7 win from a penalty shoot out against Manchester United.
Bamba hailed his “ fairytale trip” after his successful spot-kick helped Middlesbrough leave Manchester United out of the FA tournament at Old Trafford.
The central protector, who only came onto the field as an 118th nanosecond cover for Isaiah Jones, has had a remarkable football journey, having been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021.
He went through chemotherapy and was confirmed as cancer-free last May, but his footballing career still remained uncertain after being released by Cardiff City.
After the win, Sol Bamba took to social media to celebrate his team's advancement in the competition.
“I wanted to take a penalty, and moments like this are why I am still playing football.
"All the way through my treatment it was for moments like this. The hard work, support from my family and football community I can only thank them. Without their support I would not be here. I still have the drive to keep going.
“ The family and Mrs were in torture and fear, but it's pure joy and I will enjoy it tonight. It's a fairytale, enjoying being back on the pitch after everything I've been however and long may it continue.
“ In this competition, you never know, we just knocked out one of the favourites, Manchester United.”
The Round Four fixture between the two teams will for sure be remembered for a longtime by both the Boro players and their fans.