Conor Haughey's 'Surreal Moment' After Fleetwood Town's Carabao Cup Shootout Shock Against Arsenal

Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey described scoring the winning penalty in his side's Carabao Cup shootout victory over Arsenal as a 'surreal moment'. The 21-year-old from Belfast converted the decisive spot-kick to seal a famous 5-4 shootout win after a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium, knocking the Premier League giants out of the competition. Haughey, a product of the Glentoran academy, spoke to BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane about the reaction from back home in Belfast, where friends and family celebrated his heroics. The young defender also revealed which team he hopes to draw in the next round, expressing a desire to face another top-flight opponent. The result marks one of the biggest upsets in this season's Carabao Cup and puts Fleetwood Town, who compete in League One, firmly in the spotlight. Haughey's composed finish under pressure has earned him widespread praise and will be remembered by the club's supporters for years to come. The draw for the next round will determine if Fleetwood can continue their giant-killing run.