On the evening of August 24, in the second round of the new Premier League season, Brighton scored the winning goal in the 95th minute to beat Manchester United 2-1, securing a crucial victory.
After the game, Brighton’s head coach Fabian Huerzelle gave an interview where he stated, “This was a very exciting match, and it’s always thrilling to win in the final moments. I think we deserved this victory. Although the game wasn’t perfect, and Manchester United did create some threats, overall, we played very well.”
“I am extremely proud of the team’s performance. The players showed a never-give-up spirit, which is a very important quality. I felt that both sides were evenly matched in the first half, but in the second half, we gradually took control. We created many scoring opportunities, especially in the second half.”
“Manchester United’s goal came quite suddenly, and I didn’t like losing control of the game during that period. However, after their offside goal was disallowed, I felt we regained control on the pitch. Ultimately, I believe we deserved this victory.”
Speaking about goal-scorer Joao Pedro, Huerzelle said, “I think Joao is a player who can change the course of a game with his individual ability. His active defensive performance today left a deep impression on me. He has great confidence in his ability to score, which sets him apart. But most importantly, this was a team victory.”
