Newport delivered a huge FA Cup shock at a rocking Rodney Parade to beat Leicester 2-1 and pile the pressure on Foxes manager Claude Puel. It was no less than Newport, 12th in Sky Bet League Two and with only one win in all competitions since the end of November, deserved and rekindled memories of their cup heroics from last season. The pattern of a breathless first half was set inside the opening six minutes when Newport goalkeeper Joe Day denied Ghezzal and Shinji Okazaki. Ghezzal’s strong burst ended with another goal attempt but Newport went ahead with their first attack of the game. Newport were forced to defend deep as the second half wore on but centre-backs Demetriou and Fraser Franks were immense.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2019 18:45 UTC