Fans hail Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho after stunning performance against Man United
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‘This match will change his CARRIRE’: Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho backed to ‘make a move’ after Owen Hargreaves’ incredible Old Trafford display… after he NEARLY knocked out United
- Man United received Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday evening
- United were up front all the time but couldn’t find a breakthrough
- Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho made some fine saves
- Scott McTominay finally scored the winner for United in stoppage time
- Fans praised the goalkeeper after his brilliant performance
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Fans and pundits have praised Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho after his stunning performance in his side’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United on Thursday at Old Trafford.
The Cypriot side were close behind for most of the Europa League clash, but United were unable to find a way out until Scott McTominay struck again, when Uzoho made a series of fine saves to keep the hosts at bay.
It was a frustrating night for the Red Devils as Uzoho somehow denied Cristiano Ronaldo and co, and BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves praised the Nigerian shot-stopper, who happens to be a United fan, after the game.
Francis Uzoho made some stunning saves on Thursday to frustrate Man United
Uzoho denied Cristiano Ronaldo multiple times to frustrate United attacker
The goalkeeper was Omonia Nicosia’s star at Old Trafford on Thursday
Owen Hargreaves thinks Uzoho ‘changed his career’ with his performance against United
“That’s what it feels like to have the game of your life. Even if they lost, he smiles. He was great,” Hargreaves said full-time.
“If you think he’s their second keeper, you’ll be surprised. He’ll take a move off the back of that gig, I guarantee you.
“This match will change his career, maybe his life. I think that’s what sport is all about, moments like that.’
Uzoho made his first save of the game in the opening two minutes when he tapped Marcus Rashford’s curling attempt over the bar.
Fellow commentator Robbie Savage was also impressed by Uzoho’s showing at the end of the match.
“What an achievement, Uzoho!” he exclaimed as the game ticked into added time.
Unfortunately for Omonia and Uzoho, McTominay scored from close range in the 93rd minute to seal a 1-0 win for United.
Uzoho hugged his counterpart David de Gea at the final whistle at Old Trafford
A supporter thought Uzoho played as a ‘prime buffon’ against Man United on Thursday
Another fan compared Uzoho to Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer after his performance
However, this didn’t detract from Uzoho’s mood and fans were also full of praise for him on social media throughout the evening.
“Suddenly Francis Uzoho becomes the best Buffon,” joked one supporter.
Another fan went with a similar theme, adding: ‘Uzoho is going to be the best Manuel Neuer playing against his boys’ club at Old Trafford. Rashford has tried everything against him – good saves from the Nigerian goalkeeper every time.”
Uzoho spent time in Spain earlier in his career playing for Deportivo La Coruna and Elche, while also netting 25 caps for Nigeria, but some fans felt he had never played as well as Thursday night.
“Francis Uzoho is playing the game of his life here against Manchester United,” said one supporter.
“Francis Uzoho is on fire tonight against Manchester United,” said another.
A supporter claimed Uzoho was aiming for the ‘game of his life’ at Old Trafford
Another fan said Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper was ‘on fire’ in Europa League clash
Scott McTominay finally scored past Uzoho in stoppage time to give United three points
