- Amad scored a late hat-trick to help Man United come back and win
- The winger threw the ball into the crowd after the final whistle at Old Trafford.
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Man United star Amad Diallo was seen forgetting to take the match ball after scoring the first hat-trick of his career to inspire victory over Southampton.
Amad continued his rise at Man United on Thursday night with a late hat-trick against bottom Saints, as the Red Devils came from behind to win 3-1.
The Ivorian equalized in the 82nd minute at Old Trafford, before hitting a volley that put Man United ahead in the 90th.
Amad completed a hat-trick in injury time with the winger capitalizing on a mistake by Taylor Harwood-Bellis, before tapping into an empty Southampton net.
After the final whistle, Amad was seen kicking the ball into the stands to celebrate Man United's comeback.
The 22-year-old seemed to have forgotten that he could claim the match ball after his hat-trick, which was the first hat-trick scored by a Man United player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022.
Amad Diallo was seen kicking the ball into the crowd as Man United beat Southampton.
The Manchester United fans quickly returned the match ball for Amad to collect after his hat-trick.
Amad took the praise as he left the pitch after inspiring the comeback against Southampton.
Man United fans were quick to remind Amad, as Stretford End brought the ball back onto the field.
A ball boy was then seen throwing the match ball to Amad, before kick-off he walked off the field and received applause from the crowd after his match-winning display.
Fans on social media were quick to highlight the “wholesome” moment.
“That the crowd gave the ball back to Amad because he had forgotten about the hat trick means he walked away with the match ball and was healthy,” said one fan.
'Amad kicked the hat-trick into the crowd and they returned it to him. Glory, glory Man United,” said another.
'Amad, what a player. Get a hat trick. Kick the ball into the crowd. I didn't even bother.
“Just happy to play for the team and play until I drop.” Exciting future prospects,” wrote a third.
“Amad kicked the ball into the crowd, he must have forgotten he scored a hat trick,” another fan added.
The Man United star reflected on an impressive week for him personally after the match, with his first hat-trick coming days after signing a new contract at the club.
The winger scored three goals in the final minutes to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Southampton.
Amad stated after the game that the hat-trick completed one of the best weeks of his life
The hat-trick came just after Amad put pen to paper on a new contract with Manchester United.
“Maybe one of the best weeks of my life,” he told TNT Sports.
'We believed until the end and we are happy to win this match. “We drew with Arsenal and Liverpool, so the confidence was there.”
The result lifted Man United to 12th place in the Premier League table, ending a run of four league games without a win.
