MU's hero received a red card because he forgot... the previous yellow card

MU's hero against Liverpool, Amad Diallo, admitted he took off his shirt to celebrate because he forgot he had just received a yellow card earlier.

3 highlights after Manchester United's victory over Liverpool

Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal in the 120th minute, helping MU come from behind to defeat Liverpool 4-3 in the FA Cup quarterfinals last night. With the importance of this goal, it is not difficult to understand why Amad Diallo took off his shirt to celebrate passionately with the fans at Old Trafford.

Amad Diallo took off his shirt to celebrate against Liverpool

However, Amad Diallo had to pay a heavy price after celebrating. The 21-year-old Ivorian striker received a second yellow card from the referee and was sent off while the match was still in extra time. Amad Diallo appeared very surprised when the referee showed him a red card. After that, he held his head in regret and bowed to apologize to MU fans on the way out of the field.

Luckily for Amad Diallo and MU when Liverpool could not find a 4-4 equalizer in the few remaining minutes. In this match, Amad Diallo was brought on by coach Ten Hag to replace Varane in the 85th minute. That was the time when MU was leading 1-2. He received a yellow card in the 116th minute after committing a foul that prevented Liverpool players from quickly counterattacking.

Diallo regrets receiving a red card

After the match, Amad Diallo admitted: “I forgot that I had received a yellow card before. I was very disappointed when I was sent off. Luckily we won, that's the most important thing. Facing a big team like Liverpool is an important moment for me."

“I think we deserved to win. We played very well and this was probably MU's best match since the beginning of the season."

Besides, Amad Diallo said that this was the most beautiful goal he had ever scored. The Ivory Coast striker added: “I think so. Because of its timing and importance, I think this is the best goal of my career."

In the FA Cup semi-finals, MU met lower-ranked opponent Coventry City. Meanwhile, the remaining semi-finals are a competition between Chelsea and Man City.