Andre Onana Saves Manchester United with Last-Minute Penalty Stop
Andre Onana will have earned a wry smile from Manchester United legend Roy Keane after the side’s dramatic win against FC Copenhagen. Harry Maguire looked to have earned United a crucial win against the Danes at Old Trafford but Scott McTominay gave away a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Anything but a win would have given United an almighty task to qualify for the knockout stages and, with ten seconds left on the clock, there would have been no time to find a winner.
Thankfully for Erik ten Hag, Onana was on hand to deny Jordan Larsson from the spot.
Onana’s Heroics
After a difficult start at the club, Onana could have been forgiven for claiming the plaudits. But the humble Cameroonian was keen to play down his role, and borrowed a now-famous quote from Keane that he was simply ‘doing his job’.
‘I’m just doing my job,’ said Onana. ‘The most important thing is to win against a tough team. I am happy for the victory, we did a good game and a big goal from Harry [Maguire]. We are Manchester United. We are a big club, big players. It’s just a matter of time, now we have to continue like this. I have no doubt we will make it.’
United’s Resilience
Onana’s heroics were testament to United’s resilience and determination to get the job done. Despite going behind early in the game, United fought back and were rewarded with Maguire’s late winner. It was a result that could prove crucial in their quest to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League.
The result also showed that United are capable of competing with Europe’s elite. With Onana in goal, United have one of the best goalkeepers in the world and his performance against Copenhagen was further proof of his quality.
Roy Keane’s Influence
Keane’s influence on Onana’s performance was clear. The former United captain has been a vocal supporter of Onana since his arrival at Old Trafford and his words clearly resonated with the Cameroonian goalkeeper.
Onana’s performance against Copenhagen was a reminder of why he was signed by United in the first place. His heroics ensured that United remain on course to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League and his performance will have impressed Keane.
Conclusion
Andre Onana’s last-minute penalty save against FC Copenhagen ensured that Manchester United remain on course to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League. His heroics were testament to United’s resilience and determination to get the job done and his performance will have earned him a wry smile from Roy Keane.
Onana’s performance was further proof of why he was signed by United in the first place and his heroics will have impressed Keane. With Onana in goal, United have one of the best goalkeepers in the world and his performance against Copenhagen showed why.
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