Roberto De Zerbi says ‘there’s a God of soccer’ after Brighton beat Man United with a late penalty to actual revenge for Wembley shoot-out heartache in opposition to Erik ten Hag’s aspect within the FA Cup semi-final final month
Roberto De Zerbi mentioned ‘there’s a God of soccer’ after Brighton beat Manchester United with a 99th-minute penalty on Thursday evening – lower than two weeks after their Wembley Stadium heartache.
Brighton misplaced to United within the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley, Solly March lacking the decisive kick within the shootout.
But Alexis Mac Allister buried his winner from the spot right here after Luke Shaw’s handball.
‘There’s a God of soccer,’ De Zerbi mentioned. ‘We deserved to win the semi-final however misplaced on penalties. At this time we received with a penalty. In each video games we performed higher than United. The final outcome was unfair.’
Requested why he didn’t watch Mac Allister’s penalty, De Zerbi added: ‘It was a really powerful second. We dominated the sport.
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi celebrates their dramatic win over Manchester United
![Alexis Mac Allister scored a last gasp penalty to help Brighton defeat Man United 1-0](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/04/22/70593967-12048023-image-m-54_1683234888931.jpg)
Alexis Mac Allister scored a final gasp penalty to assist Brighton defeat Man United 1-0
![Luke Shaw had conceded a stoppage time spot-kick for a careless handball under pressure](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/04/22/70594501-12048023-image-a-59_1683235496520.jpg)
Luke Shaw had conceded a stoppage time spot-kick for a careless handball underneath strain
![From the spot, Mac Allister blasted the crucial winning goal in the ninth minute of added time](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/04/22/70593897-12048023-image-a-55_1683234946595.jpg)
From the spot, Mac Allister blasted the essential profitable aim within the ninth minute of added time
‘We have now to play one other six video games – six very powerful video games. We have to win. If we do not win in opposition to Everton (on Monday), we lose these three factors.’
The sport descended into chaos as referee Andre Marriner struggled to maintain management.
He didn’t see the handball by Shaw in stoppage time however was alerted to it by VAR Andy Madley.
‘Each defeat is a disappointment,’ United boss Erik Ten Hag mentioned. ‘However in the long run, to lose within the final second is annoying.
‘In the long run, we gave away the aim. We have now to do our jobs to the top. We lose management and we misplaced the sport. If you cannot win, do not lose.’