Manchester City had taken the lead at the Etihad Stadium in the first half when Josko Gvardiol nodded in a deflected Kevin De Bruyne cross just past the half-hour mark.
Approaching the 88th minute, it looked like the Croatian's goal was to be the decider — but Amad had other ideas.
First, the Ivorian seized on a loose backpass from Matheus Nunes, tempting the Portugal international to clumsily bring him down in the home side's box, which provided Bruno Fernandes the chance to convert from the spot.
Next, two minutes later — and the passage of play that has seen Amad nominated for this award — it was time for him to have his own moment in the spotlight.