'It could have been 10-9!' - Magilton on Reds win
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Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton admitted his side just "managed to find a way" to beat Glenavon 3-2 to seal their place in the Irish Cup quarter-finals.
The holders took the lead through Arran Pettifer in the first half before Michael O'Connor levelled the tie after the break.
Rory Hale thought he had won the game for the home side with a stunning late strike but an error from keeper David Odumosu presented Barney McKeown with a simple finish to force extra-time.
Magilton's side managed to snatch the victory thanks to Jonny Addis' winner in the second half of extra-time.
"With the chances created in the game it could have been 10-9," Magilton told BBC Sport NI after the game.
"I'm surprised we won the game 3-2 as both teams did give up opportunities. It takes all sorts to win a game and today we just managed to find a way."
Next up for Cliftonville is a last eight match-up with north Belfast rivals Crusaders - a tie that the Reds manager is looking forward to.
"Big game, big derby. It's an Irish Cup game so we can look forward to and relish.
"It's going to be a fantastic game, fantastic atmosphere and we've got to go and try and win."