Brighton defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the second round of the Premier League on the evening of August 24th. João Pedro’s 95th-minute winner secured the victory for the team.
After the match, João Pedro, the match-winner, told TNT Sports: “First of all, I have to say we are very happy to win this game. This winning goal reflects our desire to win. This was the first time we faced a strong opponent at home in the new season, and I feel great today. The team performed well overall. We need to rest well because we have another tough game next weekend.”
Speaking of the fans’ reaction, he said: “The fans have always trusted our ability, they expect us to perform well against strong teams. Today we won, I believe all the fans are very happy, and we should enjoy this joy.”
Asked about how to maintain momentum in the game, he said: “As the coach said, we have to believe in ourselves. Although our opponent is a giant like Manchester United, we all wanted to prove ourselves. This belief is what drives us to fight against strong teams. Now, we have to shift our focus to the next equally difficult game.”
On the role of head coach Fabian Herzele, João Pedro added: “He’s a very good coach, he always encourages us to believe in ourselves and never give up. This victory and the three points are exactly what he wants us to do – give our all and fight to the end.”
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