Europa: Onana errors cost Man United victory against Lyon

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana became the talking point of Manchester United’s draw against Olympique Lyon after his errors cost them a win in the Europa League first-leg quarter-finals.

The Cameroonian was found wanting in his box after failing to push a free kick away from the goal after it eluded everyone into the back of the net.

United responded with a ladt gap attack in the first half as Yoro nodded in from a snapshot.

United eventually turned it around, punishing their hosts for not taking their opportunities as substitute Joshua Zirkzee nodded in Fernandez’s cross in the 88th minute.

However, the story changes as the host gets a last-gap equalizer through Ratan Cherki, who punishes Onana for failing to hold a late shot.

Onana would surely be in the news for the two massive mistakes that might cost United this competition.

From the look of things, it would be another cracking game at Old Trafford next  Thursday, and it will be all to play for as the away goals rule has been abolished.

Lyon opened the goals account from a set piece from Thiago Almada that doesn’t appear to take a touch before Onana dives too late to keep it out.

Right at the end of the half, United drew level with the last action of the first half.

After Lucas Perri’s punched clearance falls for Manuel Ugarte, his attempt is headed in by teenager Leny Yoro back in his own country.

Captain Corentin Tolisso had a chance to make it 2-1 but played the shot straight at the goalie.

There was a huge chance for the hosts when  Alexandre Lacazette was left holding his head in his hands as he fails to find the net.

As it became end-to-end in Lyon, United eventually took the lead in the closing moments. Fernandez released a pinpoint outstanding to substitute Joshua Zirkzee, who timed his run to perfection to head home.

Man United was heading to an important win until Onana was unable to hold a late shot, and  Cherki nipped in to finish.