In an exciting match in the 2nd round of the English Premier League, Brighton secured a valuable 2-1 victory over rivals Manchester United thanks to João Pedro's killer goal in extra time. After the match, the goal scorer was interviewed by TNT Sports to share his feelings and thoughts on the match.
Talking about his killer goal, João Pedro could not hide his excitement. He said: "I'm very happy for this victory. The goal not only brought us three points, but more importantly it showed our desire and determination to win. This is our first game at home against a strong team and I am extremely proud to have achieved this result. Now, we need to rest up because we have an equally important game waiting for us next weekend."
João Pedro expressed his gratitude for the reaction of the fans. He said, "I know the fans expect a lot from us and they always expect us to put on a great performance against the big teams. Today, we didn't disappoint them and won the game. I think everyone is happy and we should enjoy this wonderful moment together."
Speaking about how to stay motivated during the game, João Pedro emphasized the importance of head coach Hülzeler. He said, "The manager said to us before the game that we need to believe in ourselves and that even though Manchester United is a big club, we are equally capable of fighting them. That belief and motivation is the key to us playing against strong teams. You never know how the game will turn out, but as long as we keep our focus and fighting spirit, it's possible to make miracles happen. Now, we need to focus on our next game, which is another challenge against a strong team."
Finally, João Pedro spoke highly of head coach Hülzeler's coaching style and influence. He said, "I think the head coach is a fantastic person who always tries to motivate us to believe in ourselves and keep going. He has taught us how to stay calm and focused during games and how to look for opportunities in the face of adversity. Today's game proved once again his ability to set up tactics and command the field. This win is just as important to him because all he wants is for us to fight until the end and keep pushing ourselves forward."
