Rookie striker’s injury-time heroics snatch victory from Fulham’s grasp in Old Trafford thriller.
A nail-biting afternoon at Old Trafford culminated in a dream moment for young substitute Benjamin Sesko, whose 94th-minute winner sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory for Manchester United over a valiant Fulham side.
The result, which sends United back into the Premier League’s top four, was a rollercoaster of emotions, with the hosts seeing a hard-earned two-goal lead wiped out in stoppage time before their new hero struck.
United started brightly, with early chances for Amad Diallo and Harry Maguire, but it was the experienced head of Casemiro that broke the deadlock. The Brazilian powered home a Bruno Fernandes free-kick in the 20th minute after a lengthy VAR check overturned an initial penalty award.
The home side seemed to be cruising after the break when Casemiro turned provider, sliding a perfect pass for Matheus Cunha to thunder in a second goal just before the hour mark.
Fulham, however, refused to surrender. After a potential goal was chalked off for a tight offside, they launched a stunning late fightback. Harry Maguire’s foul on Raul Jimenez conceded a penalty, which Jimenez converted coolly. Then, in the 92nd minute, Kevin Mbabu looked to have stolen a point with a magnificent curling effort that sent the traveling fans into delirium.
But the drama wasn’t over. With virtually the last action of the match, Sesko—who had earlier hit the post—collected a Fernandes pass and unleashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner, sending Old Trafford into ecstasy.
The victory marks United’s third league win in a row, solidifying their renewed push for Champions League football. For Fulham, it was a cruel, last-gasp defeat in a performance that deserved more, leaving them to rue what might have been.
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