Andre Onana Saves Penalty After Corner Kick Blunder in Trabzonspor Victory
Trabzon, 16 October 2026
Trabzonspor goalkeeper Andre Onana conceded directly from a corner before redeeming himself with a crucial penalty save during a 4-2 UEFA Conference League victory against KuPS Kuopio.
A Rollercoaster Night in the UEFA Conference League
The 30-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper, currently in his second consecutive loan spell at Trabzonspor from Manchester United, experienced a dramatic evening during Thursday’s UEFA Conference League fixture [2][6]. Trabzonspor initially raced into an early lead when former Southampton forward Paul Onuachu found the net in the third minute [2]. Summer arrival Mohamed Salah doubled the hosts’ advantage before half-time with a signature far-corner finish, taking his goal tally to eight goals across his last eight matches for the Turkish side [1][2].
Redemption and High-Octane Drama
Onana swiftly made amends moments later when KuPS Kuopio were awarded a penalty [1][2]. The goalkeeper guessed correctly, diving low to his right to parry the spot-kick before watching the rebound clear the crossbar [1][2]. The dramatic save helped Trabzonspor maintain their advantage until Franculino Dju secured his second goal of the night in stoppage time to complete a 4-2 victory, despite a late consolation strike from KuPS’s Gustav Engvall [1][2].