In 1924, the Argentinian Cesare Onzari scored a goal directly from a corner kick against Uruguay. Given that the Uruguayans were reigning Olympic champions, that way of scoring was named “Olympic goal” or “Gol Olimpico.”However, considering the skill and luck necessary to net like that, “Olimpicos” are extremely rare in football, or at least they were until Man United decided to change that. As unbelievable as it sounds, the Red Devils conceded directly from corner kicks twice in only seven days?!Both Son Heung-min and Matheus Cunha scored directly from corners vs. Manchester United within the space of a week 😮 pic.twitter.com/AF89CQhCnu— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) December 26, 2024 In the EFL Cup clash against Tottenham, Spurs’ captain Son Heung-min outsmarted the Turk between United’s posts Altay Bayindir, scoring an “Olimpico” in the 88th minute. Although it’s hard to find excuses when something like that happens, the 26-year-old is far from the necessary form since he noted only three EFL Cup appearances for the club since he joined from Fenerbahce in September 2023.United are cursed! Bruno’s red, Onana’s blunder, and a corner-kick goal win it for Wolves!Still, no one could have imagined that the same fate would befall Andre Onana only seven days later against Wolverhampton! This time, Matheus Cunha was the ruthless executor, and even though the Cameroonian insisted that he was fouled, the goal stood.As if things were not awful enough already – mice infestation hits Old Trafford”I saw last week the same goal against Tottenham. Onana cannot go to the ball because he has one man in front and one man in the back and in the last moment, [when] he’s jumping, just a touch in his back can change the way you see the ball,” said Ruben Amorim after the game, commenting on the situation via club’s official website.And even though the Portuguese knew he’d be in for a major challenge at Old Trafford, he probably couldn’t have imagined he’d have to work on not conceding straight from a corner.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 18Thursday Manchester City – Everton 1-1 (1-1)/Silva 14 – Ndiaye 36/Bournemouth – Crystal Palace 0-0Chelsea – Fulham 1-2 (1-0)/Palmer 16 – Wilson 82, Muniz 90+5/Newcastle – Aston Villa 3-0 (1-0)/Gordon 2, Isak 59, Joelinton 90+1/Nott. Forest – Tottenham 1-0 (1-0)/Elanga 28/Southampton – West Ham 0-1 (0-0)/Bowen 59/Wolverhampton – Man.Utd. 2-0 (0-0)/Cunha 58, Hwang 90+9/Liverpool – Leicester 3-1 (1-1)/Gakpo 45+1, Jones 49, Salah 82 – Ayew 6/Friday 22.30: (1.70) Brighton (3.90) Brentford (4.90)23.15: (1.13) Arsenal (8.50) Ipswich (19.0)***odds are subject to change***
