Joao Pedro became one with the Brighton fans after his goal that gave the English team the lead

Football can bring you very close. Her fans have recognized this Brightonin their team’s 1-0 win against Marseille on the final matchday of Europa League Group 2, when Joao Pedro scored a goal in the 88th minute.

After both teams qualified for the next phase of the competition, it was all about first place in the group and the possibility of moving straight into the round of 16 of the tournament.

From the start of the game, the English were looking for the golden goal that would secure them the top spot and found it two minutes before the end of the ninety minutes with the usual suspect: Joao Pedro.

The ball landed in the Marseille goal and the entire stadium stood up, the cheers were wild and the Brazilian striker was thrilled in the Seagulls stands, embraced by the English club’s fans.

The 22-year-old striker was, of course, shown a yellow card, but he took a shot that will live long in the memory of the club’s fans, as in his first appearance in European competition, Brighton managed to qualify top of their group. That could well be the case be the Champions League.