For the round of 16 return, Juventus receives Porto. In the first leg, the Portuguese won at home 2-1 against Turin. In the league, Juventus (3rd) remains on a 3-1 victory and Porto (2nd) remains on a 2-0 victory.
The essays :
Juventus (4-4-2) : Szczesny, Cuadrado, Demiral, Bonucci, Sandro, Ramsey, Rabiot, Arthur, Chiesa, Morata, Ronaldo
Porto (4-4-2) : Marchesin, Manafa, Mbemba, Pepe, Sanusi, Corona, Oliveira, Uribe, Otavio, Marega, Taremi
But Juventus : Church (49 ′, 63 ′) / Rabiot (117 ′)
But Porto : Oliveira (19 ′ sp) / Oliveira (115 ′)
Surprising Porto in the 1st act!
From the start of the match, the two teams were very dangerous. Morata placed a powerful header but the opposing goalkeeper made a superb save (3 ′). A few minutes later, Porto responded with a shot from Taremi, the attempt failed on the upright (7 ′). In the 19th minute, Oliveira crossed his penalty well and allowed Porto to open the scoring, (19 ′, 0-1). The locals try to wake up through Morata but the latter stumbles on Marchesin, (27 ′). Juventus are currently eliminated from the competition.
Pirlo’s men catch up in the second half!
Back from the locker room and on a good service from Ronaldo, Chiesa rolls up a superb strike and Juventus finally equalizes, (49 ′, 1-1). Incredible, following a gesture of humor, Taremi is sent off and leaves his team at 10, (54 ′). Three minutes later, Chiesa is very close to the double but his attempt ends on the post, (57 ′).
In the 63rd minute, Juventus passes in front thanks to an overpowered header from Chiesa, the former Fio player offers himself a brace, (63 ′, 2-1). At the moment, the two teams are tied (3-3 cumulative). In additional time, Cuadrado believes he qualifies his team but his left strike crashes on the crossbar (90 + 3).
End of regulation time: Juventus 2-1 Porto (3-3 cumulative)
Prolongation
Even at 10, Porto is dangerous with Marega but Szczesny pushes back, (99 ′). Totally crazy match, outnumbered, Porto equalizes thanks to Oliveira on a free kick, (115 ′, 2-2).
2 minutes later, Rabiot placed a magnificent header, Juventus took the advantage and was only one goal away from qualifying, (117 ′, 3-2). Too late, Porto achieves a huge feat and qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Juventus 3-2 Porto (Cumulated 4-4 = 5-7) : Qualified port
Juventus will have a lot of regrets following their very average first leg and their hectic first half. For its part, even reduced to 10, Porto never gave up and knew how to achieve the feat of leaving Ronaldo’s teammates.
A noter :
- Chiesa 2 goals tonight and a very interesting activity
- Chiesa is 3 goals out of 4 against Porto
- Top : Chiesa / the combativeness and mentality of Porto
- Flop : Taremi who left his colleagues at 10
Alexis Laumond
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