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Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton praised his side's attitude and spirit during their 2-1 victory over Glenavon which booked their spot in the Irish Cup quarter-finals.
The Lurgan Blues led at the break but, on 65 minutes, Joe Gormley cancelled out Luke McGerrigan's effort.
It became a more challenging task for the Reds shortly after when Sean Robertson was shown a second yellow card, but Jonny Addis' strike in the final seconds secured their place in the last eight.
"Well, listen, it's an unbelievable strike from Jonny. We know he possesses that and he has that in his locker," Magilton told BBC Sport NI.
"Scoring a goal at that time was obviously devastating for Glenavon, who played very well. But for us, it was just fantastic.
"You're down to 10 men, and the spirit the players showed and that 'never-say-die' attitude. When you put that shirt on, that's what people want, that's what they expect and the players showed that today."
Magilton's side will try and use this match to build momentum in the league with the side currently seventh and without a win in their last six Premiership matches.
However, the Reds are just one point off Carrick Rangers in sixth and have three games in hand.
"We're playing catch-up. Our league position isn't where we want it to be. I know we've got games in hand, but it starts again on Monday [in training]," he continued.
"We get the group in, we'll take stock and see who's ready to go. We've got players ready and chomping at the bit.
"Everybody has to play their part now, from now until the end of the season."
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The Lurgan Blues led at the break but, on 65 minutes, Joe Gormley cancelled out Luke McGerrigan's effort.
It became a more challenging task for the Reds shortly after when Sean Robertson was shown a second yellow card, but Jonny Addis' strike in the final seconds secured their place in the last eight.
"Well, listen, it's an unbelievable strike from Jonny. We know he possesses that and he has that in his locker," Magilton told BBC Sport NI.
"Scoring a goal at that time was obviously devastating for Glenavon, who played very well. But for us, it was just fantastic.
"You're down to 10 men, and the spirit the players showed and that 'never-say-die' attitude. When you put that shirt on, that's what people want, that's what they expect and the players showed that today."
Magilton's side will try and use this match to build momentum in the league with the side currently seventh and without a win in their last six Premiership matches.
However, the Reds are just one point off Carrick Rangers in sixth and have three games in hand.
"We're playing catch-up. Our league position isn't where we want it to be. I know we've got games in hand, but it starts again on Monday [in training]," he continued.
"We get the group in, we'll take stock and see who's ready to go. We've got players ready and chomping at the bit.
"Everybody has to play their part now, from now until the end of the season."
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