“The fans don’t have the notion…” – Match-winner responds to unhappy supporters | OneFootball

Chelsea have just beaten Fulham 2-1 after two late goals, and there was only one man to speak to at full time – scorer of the winner, Pedro Neto.

The Portugal star agreed that this result could be a huge one for his team, given the pressure they’re under in the table:

“I think it could be a big part of the season for us. We showed character. To be honest, I have no words. It is not easy to spend all season in the top four and we were out before this game. The character the team showed, we now need to think about Everton.”

He also talked us through his goal, a superb instinctive strike on the swivel. He got such great contact on the ball that it flew past Bernd Leno:

“When I received the ball, I just span around and shot as hard as I can. The ball went in. The first one, Leno did an unbelievable save and I was so frustrated that the second one I had to put all the power into the shot.”

Neto on Chelsea fans and George contribution

Tyrique George slams in Chelsea goal. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Part of the pressure Neto and his teammates have been under recently has been from the fans, who aren’t happy about the results, the effort levels from the players or the tactics played by the manager.

They were groaning at half time today, but by full time they were exploding with joy. Neto made it clear just how important their support would be if the team want to achieve their goals:

“The fans don’t have the notion of the part they do for the club. Today at the end is what we need from them. They play a big part for the team. On the pitch, we understand that sometimes they are upset with us. But with them we are stronger.”

He also had a word for youngster Tyrique George, who had levelled things up with his goal just before Neto won it:

“What a finish it was. He has been working with us for a while. Today he showed what he can do, he scored a beautiful goal and we go from that.”