Brighton Wins Dramatically Over Manchester United With A Score 2-1 Thanks To Joao Pedro's Goal In The Final Minute

Joao Pedro became a hero for the home team, Brighton & Hove Albion (photo: x @OfficialBHAFC)

JAKARTA - In a drama-packed Premier League match on Saturday, August 24, 2024, Brighton & Hove Albion won 2-1 over Manchester United at the American Express Stadium. Joao Pedro became a hero for the home team after scoring a winning goal in extra time.

The match was fierce from the start. Manchester United actually had several golden opportunities, including a goal that Alejandro Garnacho had scored but was ruled out by VAR because Joshua Zirkzee was considered offside and touched the ball right in front of the goal line.

Brighton opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck. The goal came after Welbeck took advantage of a pass fromwa Mitoma, and managed to escape Harry Maguire's lead to score from close range. Welbeck almost doubled Brighton's lead when his header hit the post.

Manchester United then equalized through Amad Diallo who managed to score after his shot was deflected by Brighton goalkeeper Jason aired. However, despite having gained momentum, Manchester United had to admit Brighton's lead when Joao Pedro scored in the 95th minute, using a pass from Simon Adingra who sent the ball to the far post, which Pedro easily headed.

This victory ensures Brighton remain at the top of the Premier League standings, while Manchester United will have to suffer a bitter defeat in the final minutes. After the match, Joao Pedro expressed his happiness, insisting that his team was very motivated to beat a big team like Manchester United.

This defeat adds to Manchester United's poor record, which since the 2022-23 season has suffered six defeats in the Premier League as a result of goals scored in the final minutes of the game. Brighton, under new manager Fabian Hurzeler, continued the impressive start of the season by maintaining the top position of the standings after the first four matches.