Ballon d'Or nominee goalkeeper's mistake led to a goal conceded, but the coach publicly defended him, saying: "Voznia hasn't been tested much."

A controversial goalkeeping error occurred in the Chilean Primera División match as Colo-Colo drew 1-1 with Sport Concepción at home. Colo-Colo's 40-year-old Cape Verdean international goalkeeper, Voznia, made a mistake, failing to clear a cross and allowing Norman Rodriguez to open the scoring. The goalkeeper faced criticism after the match, but manager Fernando Ortiz publicly defended him, downplaying the negative impact of the error.

When discussing his star player's mistakes on the field, Ortiz was adamant, believing that there was no need for excessive criticism: "He faced very few real challenges throughout the game, only two or three chances, which is not enough to judge his performance or conduct in-depth analysis. He did not undergo a high-intensity test. He needs to continue to focus on the game, and then he will travel with the national team. We can wait until he returns to the team to observe his condition."

The mistake in this match has generated considerable buzz because Voznia has just been shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper) , marking his first time being nominated for the award. This year's Yashin Trophy competition is star-studded, with him competing against world-class goalkeepers such as Bono, Courtois, Damian Martinez, David Raya, and Mendy.

The 40-year-old Voczña's inclusion in the list of world-class goalkeepers is largely attributed to his phenomenal performance at the 2026 World Cup. As the Cape Verdean international goalkeeper, he helped his national team reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in its history. Throughout the tournament, he made 18 spectacular saves in 4 matches, repeatedly protecting the goal with superb performances. In particular, his performance in the group stage match against Spain, where he made 7 saves, kept a clean sheet against the formidable opponent, and was named Man of the Match, won him countless fans and became an inspirational legend of this World Cup.

Despite the initial mistake, Colo-Colo managed to equalize thanks to an own goal, maintaining their unbeaten league record and remaining firmly at the top of the league table. Coach Ortiz's public support also alleviated the pressure on the aging World Cup goalkeeper, allowing him to continue playing in the Chilean league and subsequent national team matches.