Onuachu’s penalty streak ends as Trabzonspor draw with Antalyaspor
Paul Onuachu saw his flawless penalty record in the Turkish Super Lig come to an end as Trabzonspor drew 1-1 with Antalyaspor. The Nigerian striker scored to bring his league tally to 13 goals, moving joint-top of the scoring chart. Despite earning and converting one penalty, he missed a crucial second spot kick late in the match. The result leaves Trabzonspor in third place, missing the chance to climb higher in the standings.
Match highlights
- Paul Onuachu scored for the second league game in a row but missed a late penalty that could have secured a win for Trabzonspor.
- Antalyaspor took the lead in the first half through Sander van de Streek, before Onuachu equalised from the spot after halftime.
- A second penalty opportunity in the 79th minute was saved by the Antalyaspor goalkeeper, ending Onuachu’s perfect Super Lig penalty record of five successful attempts.
- The draw keeps Trabzonspor in third place on 42 points, four points behind league leaders.
- Onuachu recently returned from a four-week absence at the Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored once as Nigeria claimed a bronze medal.
