"Refreshing Instagram, there was a thousand [likes] here, another thousand there. It was one of the most surreal things I have ever been through. I remember the actual moment of the goal, I can picture it and tell you exactly what happened. It was more the aftermath I don't really remember. Even being on that pitch and travelling to that game was enough for me. Then to score took it to another level. It's definitely one of the best days of my life."
"I love people coming up to me saying, 'are you the kid that scored against United?' They always recognise me because of my hair,"
"If that is the pinnacle of my career, it is the pinnacle of my career. Some players will dream about"
Luke Matheson scored an equaliser for Rochdale at Old Trafford in September 2019 at age 16, then returned to school the next day. He vividly remembers the goal but not the aftermath, and described social-media reaction as surreal. At 23 he plays for Macclesfield, who stunned Crystal Palace and now face Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round. Matheson has previously faced Premier League opponents, including Newcastle in the 2020 FA Cup. He welcomes recognition for the Manchester United goal, notes fans recognise him for his hair, and says if that remains his career pinnacle he accepts it.
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