Toby Collyer, a teenage player for Manchester United, heroically cleared the goal line late in the victory over Fulham.
At Craven Cottage, Ruben Amorim’s team achieved a much-needed 1-0 victory, getting back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Although Lisandro Martinez’s deflected goal in the 78th minute was the game-winning goal in west London, the outcome may have been otherwise.
With two minutes left in normal time, Collyer, who had just replaced Manuel Ugarte, played a crucial role by deflecting Joachim Andersen’s header off the line.
Teammates Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, and Martinez thanked the 21-year-old midfielder right away since they all understood the importance of the clearing.
“I remember clearing it and thinking it went over,” Collyer recalled in an interview with TNT Sports. Fortunately, though, it hadn’t. The fact that we worked as a team is what matters most.
Winner of the match “I believe I was fortunate, but it was a significant victory,” Martinez said, lavishing the midfielder with accolades.
“I’m pleased with how we won the game.” Who scoring is irrelevant; the three points are what count most.
“This guy [Toby Collyer] is the reason I am so happy.” For the younger generation, this man is a great role model. He is quite humble and works extremely hard every day.
It has great significance. Not just for the fans, but also for us, as we have endured a great deal of hardship.
“This club is under a lot of pressure, but we are here, and it is a hard win.” We are aware of how challenging it is. Even in a game like tonight, we must triumph and then show humility.United is now 12th in the Premier League standings after defeating Fulham and surpassing Crystal Palace.