Walsall scraped through to Round Two of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening as Josh Gordon was able to rebound from an earlier-saved penalty to score the winning spot-kick in the post-match shoot-out.
Bouncing back from going a goal down just before half-time, the Saddlers levelled the scores in second-half stoppage time as Jamie Jellis came off the bench to send the match to penalties.
Speaking to the assembled media shortly after the conclusion of the contest, Saddlers boss Mat Sadler praised Gordon for his resilience as he kept his cool to send his side through to Wednesday's Round Two draw.
Responding to Express & Star reporter George Bennett, Sadler, said: "Resilience is a good word tonight, especially speaking about Josh. That strength of character and that strength of mind.
"Not only does Josh run himself into the ground for the team but some of his forward runs in terms of trying to get on the end of stuff.
"Josh is the type of player I'd hate the play against. You can hear their opposition bench appealing for everything when Josh is in and around the ball because he's annoying the defence and affecting the game.
"The way that story was written and then the way the supporters were to him as he walked up towards the ball, he must have felt on cloud nine.
"It was a wonderful moment for everyone connected to the football club tonight. I am so proud of Josh. He's a leader amongst the group.
"There's no surprise that he was the guy consoling Jack when he missed his penalty because that's the guy he is. And they're the type of players I want to go to war with."