In the Premier League match held on the evening of August 24, Brighton defeated Manchester United with a score of 2-1. Joao Pedro’s winning goal in the 95th minute secured the victory for the team.
After the game, goal scorer Joao Pedro said in an interview with TNT Sports: “Firstly, I want to say that we are very happy to have won this game. This winning goal reflects our desire for victory. This is our first home game against a strong opponent in the new season, and today’s game felt great. The team performed excellently overall, and now we need to rest well because we have another tough game next weekend.”
Talking about the fans’ reactions, he said: “The fans have always trusted our strength; they expect us to perform well when facing strong teams. Today we achieved victory, and I believe all the fans are very happy. We should also enjoy this joy.”
Regarding how to maintain motivation during the game, he said: “As the head coach said, we must believe in our abilities. Although the opponent is a giant like Manchester United, everyone on our team wants to prove their worth. This belief is the driving force behind our challenge against strong teams. Now, we need to focus on the next equally difficult game.”
Regarding the role of head coach Fabian Herzler, Joao Pedro added: “He is an excellent coach who always encourages us to believe in ourselves and never give up. This victory and the three points are exactly what he wanted us to achieve – to give it our all and fight until the end.”