Brighton 'keeper has the last laugh on Everton, Millwall and Australia legend

Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan was delighted to get 'the last laugh' over Millwall and Australia legend Tim Cahill after Albion advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals on penalties on Sunday.
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan. Picture courtesy of Getty Images.Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan. Picture courtesy of Getty Images.
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan. Picture courtesy of Getty Images.

Ryan praised the Seagulls for their 'never-say-die attitude' in coming back from 2-0 down and was pleased to get one over on ex-Everton hero and Australia's all-time goalscorer Cahill.

He said: "We always had belief in ourselves. The way it panned out today, that never-say-die attitude paid dividends for us.

"We got the job done which is the most important thing.

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"I actually saw him (Cahill) on social media before the game announcing his support for Millwall today.

"I had a little chuckle to myself and said to myself 'not today mate'.

"Thankfully I got the last laugh so hopefully I can send him a message after this."

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Millwall were leading 2-1 with 95 minutes on the clock when a dreadful error from Martin allowed March's free-kick to go straight through his hands, sending the game to extra-time.

Albion would eventually go on to beat the Lions 5-4 on penalties, to seal their first appearance in the final four of the FA Cup in 36 years, after Millwall captain Jake Cooper blazed his spot-kick over the bar.

On Martin's error, Ryan said: "I just approached him after the game. It happens.

"You look at just after half-time, there was a bit of a mix-up between Shane (Duffy) and I.

"Thankfully we mopped it up and unfortunately for the Millwall 'keeper he probably looks at that one and he thinks he could have done better."