Roberto De Zerbi hails ‘historic moment’ for Brighton after topping group

Joao Pedro smashed in an 89th-minute winner at the Amex Stadium to make sure the Seagulls avoided the play-off round
Roberto De Zerbi hails ‘historic moment’ for Brighton after topping group
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrates after his side’s victory (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi hailed Brighton’s last-gasp 1-0 victory over Marseille to top Europa League Group B as a “historic moment” in the club’s history.

Joao Pedro smashed in an 89th-minute winner at the Amex Stadium to make sure the Seagulls avoided the play-off round and instead slotted straight into the last 16.

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