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Cristiano Ronaldo laughs in disbelief at Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho's stunning performance at Old Trafford - as the Man United star sportingly congratulates his opponent after the Nigerian's fine double stop to deny him a goal

Daily Mail | October 14, 2022

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Cristiano Ronaldo sportingly hailed opponent Francis Uzoho in a heartwarming moment on Thursday night.

Manchester United star Ronaldo played 90 minutes as the Red Devils sneaked past Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League at Old Trafford.

But it took a 93rd-minute winner from Scott McTominay to break the stubborn Nicosia resistance, with Nigerian goalkeeper Uzoho making 12 saves to keep out the Premier League side before then in a brilliant performance.

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) has sportingly hailed Francis Uzoho (right) in a heartwarming moment
Manchester United beat Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday night, but it took a 93rd-minute goal to break the stubborn resistance of goalkeeper Uzoho

This Omonia keeper is having the game of his life.

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