Sports: DIALLO HAT-TRICK RESCUES MAN UTD

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 09:35 Friday, 17 Jan, 2025.

Amad Diallo’s sensational late hat-trick shattered Southampton’s hopes, securing Manchester United a 3-1 comeback victory and avoiding what could have been a fourth consecutive home defeat.

Despite their struggles in front of goal this season, Southampton dominated the first half offensively, only to be thwarted by a superb Andre Onana. The United goalkeeper produced a stunning fingertip save to deny Kamaldeen Sulemana and followed it up with a remarkable double stop, first from Tyler Dibling’s low drive and then Mateus Fernandes’ close-range rebound.

The Saints eventually broke the deadlock just before halftime. A corner from the left, flicked on by Dibling, ricocheted off Manuel Ugarte’s back and found its way into the net.

In the second half, United’s substitute Antony squandered a golden opportunity, somehow failing to convert Alejandro Garnacho’s inch-perfect cross into an open net. At the other end, Sulemana, after outpacing Leny Yoro, dragged his shot wide of the far post.

Southampton appeared poised to hold on for a famous victory, but the Red Devils had other plans. With 10 minutes remaining, Diallo pounced on a deflected shot that fell into his path, blasting the ball past Aaron Ramsdale to level the score.

The momentum shifted, and in the dying moments, Christian Eriksen’s exquisite chipped pass over the Southampton defense released Diallo, who clinically dispatched his second goal with a brilliant first touch.

Diallo wasn’t done yet. Deep into stoppage time, the Ivorian completed his hat-trick, capitalizing on a heavy touch from Taylor Harwood-Bellis to slot the ball into an empty net, sealing a dramatic and much-needed victory for Manchester United.

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