Hat-trick hero Amad celebrated the past week as “one of the greatest” of his career after powering Manchester United to a thrilling 3-1 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
As the match neared its end and United trailed 1-0 following a Manuel Ugarte own goal just before the interval, Amad took matters into his own hands to equalize with a decisive strike in the 82nd minute, firing into the back of the net after his first try was blocked by Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
The former Sunderland loanee, who injected new faith into the United team, then dramatically turned the tide in the dying moments of normal time. A sublime through ball from Christian Eriksen found it perfectly, allowing Amad to volley the ball into the back of the net, sparking euphoric celebrations among the United fans.
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He didn’t stop there; he took advantage of a defensive error from Southampton to score his third goal in the fourth minute of added time, marking the first hat-trick of his professional career, just days after committing his future to the club until 2030. Amad is convinced that this week represents one of the highlights of his life.
“Maybe one of the best weeks of my life,” Amad told TNT Sports. “I am delighted with this victory. This team deserved to win, so my happiness knows no limits. »
Despite dominating possession for long periods, United were defensive at times and could have been 2-0 or 3-0 down at the break if not for Andre Onana’s outstanding performance in goal. However, Amad remained firm in his belief that United would find a way to secure victory.
He added: “In football, belief is crucial. We kept this faith until the end, and this victory brings us immense joy. After drawing with Arsenal and Liverpool recently our confidence has been boosted. We are really delighted. »
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