Bruno hails important win as Brighton progress into FA Cup quarter-finals

Brighton & Hove Albion captain Bruno hailed an important win as the Seagulls reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup this afternoon.
Bruno. Picture by PW Sporting PhotographyBruno. Picture by PW Sporting Photography
Bruno. Picture by PW Sporting Photography

Albion are winless in six Premier League matches in 2019 but have now won three games in the FA Cup to reach the last eight.

Speaking to BT Sport, Bruno said: "It means a lot being back on the pitch and going through to the next round, it's really important for us.

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"Another good draw playing at home would be important for us and who knows we could get to Wembley."

Albion winger Anthony Knockaert scored the opening goal and was pleased with his performance in the win.

He said: "I tried my best for the team and will keep working hard to get back in the team as soon as I can.

"It was up to me to show what I can do it and it worked really well today."

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Knockaert also said the win will give Albion confidence going into their next Premier League game at Leicester in ten days. He said: "We know it won't be an easy game against Leicester but it's better to go there on the back of a victory.

"We needed it, it's a good win and now we will focus on Leciester and try to get the three points."

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