In a defining moment of his young career, Amad Diallo clinched victory for Manchester United with a last-minute extra-time goal, securing their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 4-3 win over bitter rivals Liverpool. The match, filled with memorable moments from start to finish, left fans breathless.
Amad remained on the bench until the 85th minute of normal time when Liverpool held a 2-1 lead. Neither the 21-year-old nor the thousands of spectators at Old Trafford could anticipate what was about to unfold.
A late equalizer from substitute Antony in the 87th minute forced extra time, setting the stage for further drama. Harvey Elliott appeared to secure the win for Liverpool with a deflected shot from distance, only for Marcus Rashford to level the score with a composed finish past Caoimhin Kelleher.
As the match approached a penalty shootout, Amad seized the moment. In the 121st minute, he led a decisive United break and calmly found the bottom corner, crushing Liverpool’s FA Cup aspirations in heartbreaking fashion.
Despite receiving a yellow card earlier for a challenge on Virgil van Dijk, Amad was shown a second yellow for removing his shirt in the heat of celebration. Nevertheless, he left the field undoubtedly buzzing from his remarkable moment in the spotlight.
