By Jamille Matt For The Daily Mail
Published: 21:39 GMT, 17 February 2019 | Updated: 21:39 GMT, 17 February 2019
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Newport’s striker played 90 minutes against Manchester City as their giant-killing run came to an end.
Here, the 29-year-old tells us all about his memorable day.
Jamille Matt played 90 minutes against Manchester City as their FA Cup run came to an end
Pre-match
There was no nervous tossing and turning. I surprisingly slept well — probably because of how much I’d been chasing my son, Luca, the night before. He’s only three so can be a handful! I got up at 9am, had a bowl of Crunchy Nut, chilled, went for a stretch and a walk then had some porridge with watermelon at 11.30am. I’m quite into my pre-match routine but a few family members from Manchester surprised me by turning up at my house at 2pm. I was delighted to see them, of course, but I told them they were disturbing my ritual! I still managed to have my go-to pre-match meal, though — scrambled eggs with beans on toast — then left for the stadium at 3pm.
A few family members from Manchester surprised me by turning up at my house at 2pm
Warm-up
R&B was my music of choice before the game. It gets me in the mood. When I went out to warm up and saw the supporters it didn’t make me nervous, it made me excited. We saw the City line-up and Pep Guardiola showed us a lot of respect with the strength of the team he selected. Even then I didn’t feel any nerves. Rodney Parade was bouncing. If you can’t play in front of that crowd, then you’re in the wrong sport. It’s what you dream about growing up.
