Man United fans hail Wout Weghorst’s winning goal against Poland at Euro 2024 as the former Old Trafford star earns vital 2-1 win for Netherlands just two minutes after coming off the bench

Manchester United supporters were quick to heap praise on Wout Weghorst as the Dutch striker scored at the death in the Netherlands’ opening Euro 2024 match against Poland in Germany.

Ronald Koeman’s side looked set for a 1-1 draw before Weghorst marked his introduction in the 81st minute by scoring just two minute after coming off the bench with a typical poachers goal.

Weghorst previously spent half of the 2022/23 Premier League season on-loan at United and is fondly remembered by fans of the Old Trafford club who hailed his match-winning goal.

The 31-year-old was in the right place at the right time as a ball was rolled into the box and perfectly-placed for Weghorst to smash his effort first-time past stranded Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

The veteran striker – who still holds a contract with Burnley – was an image of pure joy as he proved Koeman made the correct choice in deciding to put him on in place of Memphis Depay who struggled to threaten Poland’s goal. 

Weghorst hauled the Netherlands level late in the game after scoring just two minutes after coming off the bench against Poland

Weghorst boasts an impressive record of scoring at major tournaments and his goal against Poland was the fastest ever scored by a Dutch sub at the European Championship.

His decisive strike in Hamburg also means he Weghorst has now scored with his last three shots at major tournaments after previously finding the back of the net against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.

Meanwhile, his career stint at United wasn’t as impressive with Weghorst scoring just two goals in 31 appearances under Erik ten Hag, but Old Trafford supporters have still given the Dutchman a special place in their hearts.

Weghorst previously endured a difficult loan spell at Man United scoring just twice in 31 appearances

One United account posting on X was delighted for Weghorst as his goal secured a vital 2-1 group stage win, stating: ‘Weghorst does it again for The Netherlands. Comes on and scores with 7 minutes left to go. Always so excited for him. Once a red..’

Another fan account might also find themselves paying out huge sums of cash after comically posting: ‘Right then, if Weghorst scores a goal here i’ll give everyone £100 each if they like this tweet.’

Rival fans were quick to mock the club’s decision not to sign Weghorst on a permanent deal despite his poor goals return in Manchester, with one post adding: ‘I can’t believe Man United let Weghorst go for Hojlund.’

Another similarly claimed: ‘Man United fans seeing Wout Weghorst score at a major tournament again after doing literally nothing for their club.’