Through the use of social media, Gary Neville’s hysterical shouting reaction to Amad Diallo’s last-gasp winner has created a global sensation.
At Old Trafford, Cristiano Diallo scored the game-winning goal in the 121st minute to give Manchester United a 4-3 victory over their bitter rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals. This resulted in joyful celebrations among fans both at the stadium and at their homes.
In spite of the fact that Neville, a 49-year-old veteran of the Manchester United club, was one of the individuals who was observing the events from a distance, the video of him applauding the goal scored by the Ivorian player, who was 21 years old, soon spread throughout the internet.
It was observed that Neville was standing in front of the television while Diallo ran to celebrate, yelling loudly, and then yelling’Oh my God!’ twice in rapid succession.
Diallo celebrated his great goal by taking off his shirt, but he failed to remember that he had already been booked earlier in the match, and as a result, he was issued a red card.
Gary Neville’s wild scream celebration to Manchester United’s last-gasp winner has gone viral
Neville was seen standing in front of the TV screaming ‘Oh my God!’ twice in quick succession
Amad Diallo scored in the 121st minute to give Man United a 4-3 win AET over rivals Liverpool
Speaking after the game, Diallo was asked on ITV if his goal is the best one that he has ever scored.
The 21-year-old Ivorian replied: ‘I think so. It’s an important moment, so I think it’s the best goal of my career.’
‘I don’t believe but this is football. You need to believe every single moment. I’m happy to score.’
Speaking after the game, Neville’s Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher said that Liverpool ‘only have themselves to blame’ for the defeat.
The fact that DIallo forgot that he had already been booked earlier was something that he confirmed after the game.
In the FA Cup semi-final that will take place in April, Manchester United will face off against Coventry City. This is because they were drawn to the Championship side in the moments that followed their late victory on Sunday. Meanwhile, Manchester City, who are rivals across town, will play host to Chelsea in the other semi-final.
Following the international break, Manchester United will play two consecutive games away from home in London against Brentford and Chelsea. The two games will be followed by another match against Liverpool on April 7.