In what Booth would call a ‘cauldron’ like atmosphere in Bridgend, the Ospreys would match their rival’s physicality and would find ‘a way’ to overcome against the odds their much more fancied Gallagher Premiership rivals.
That would be a humble way of looking at things as the Ospreys would be clinical and ferocious in the breakdown with both Justin Tipuric and man-of-the-match Harri Deaves outstanding on the night.
There were also moments of magic and individual brilliance as tries from Morgan Morris, Keelan Giles and Reuben Morgan-Williams clinched victory on a history-making night.
The Welsh region progressing through to a knockout European tie for the first time.
A late fight-back from Bath threatened to upset the 4025 in attendance with tries from wing Aaron Reed and hooker Tommy Taylor.
It would be the Ospreys, however, who would show resilience in the final moments to set up a quarter-final tie with Gloucester at Kingsholm next Friday night.
“I’m absolutely delighted and for lots of reasons,” said Booth after the match.
“I thought we prepared really well. It was a typical Ospreys-style performance – we find a way. You don’t have it all your own way, but we keep scrapping.
“I was really pleased with a lot of the application.
“I’m delighted that coming here [to the Brewery Field] came off. The atmosphere was outstanding – a real cauldron. It caused a couple of pressure moments.
“It was a really enjoyable night for what I’m told is Ospreys first ever knockout European victory.”
Booth would take time to praise flanker Deaves after the 22-year-old enjoyed another mature performance in what is turning out to be a strong breakout season for the Pontyclun product.
“Deavsey was great. He is such a humble guy, a real character who influences games,” continued Booth.
“He is a massive competitor and as he gets more experience, he will make good decisions like what Justin Tipuric makes.
“I thought he had a massive influence on the game as did a number of players.
“The Curry brothers are phenomenal at the break-down and to get the lion’s share of possession and influence in that area is a massive feather in his cap.
“There are a lot of ticks there and we are excited to keep going. Gloucester next week then will be another challenge away from home.
“You crave opportunity, and you want to cash in on it. All the work and sacrifice you put in is to try and create that opportunity for memorable moments.
“Gloucester will be a tough challenge. They are a good team with a lot of top players there. We know we will have to be better than tonight and that is always the aim.”
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