That pose, that pride, that ability to loom! It is to be congratulated Dragon. Jose Mourinho knew that Porto likes to be large compared to the great, but tonight was more than that. It was huge! 2-1 and leadership in G of the Champions League group.
The image of those long minutes en route to the last quarter of an hour, were of a vulgarized Chelsea, suffering blunt in all areas of its defenses.For a moment, the London team was too small against FC Porto size.
Ali did the lyric stage of dragons, the sentimental touch, that variable that conveys charm to a relatively nuanced play. Mourinho did not believe that FC Porto temptation. But it was felt. Alongside a bewildering Brahimi were two figures that cause chills in blue and white skin:. Reuben Neves and Andrew Andrew
Reuben merits alone, a chapter. A few months ago, did not even have a driving license. Now aged 18, he looks like a white-haired maestro showed rhythms. A man's game, ace. Confirmation of pure talent.
Public Dragon standing ovation your jewelry, there born and raised. He endured 77 minutes, succumbing to physical problems. Soon to be André André, two names and two goals in big games. After the classic against Benfica in the Champions League and Chelsea. New collective ovation.
It would be unfair to reduce the compliment to these characters and forget Maxi Pereira, Aboubakar, Imbula (what a great second part!). The Maicon's header. And Iker Casilllas. The night we set a new record for attendance in the Champions League, fleeing to Xavi, did not deserve the maximum penalty by circumstantial tie Chelsea on the break.
It would be wrong to reduce the analysis the outcome and conclude that Julen Lopetegui clearly surpassed Jose Mourinho . Truth be told, the fall of the cloth Marcano committed penalty, handles the ball in bidding with Diego Costa (89m). That is the objective analysis. But Porto did not deserve to win? Deserved, surely.
The two teams drew similar schemes, with changes of circumstances and statements of mutual respect. A false extreme (André André the Portuguese side, Willian Chelsea), a second man to strengthen the area ahead of the defense (Reuben Neves FC Porto, Ramires with visitors).Lopetegui added Indi, risk affixed to the left side. Not lost.
The major headache for FC Porto was Diego Costa, the returning with the reputable and - still - unstoppable wanderings to the left-handed side. For much of the game, Maicon and his peers could not stop the arrow of Chelsea. Alone, could hold and serve for quick entries. Simple formula, team in transition, and not rarely effective.
The Dragons went better, announced what went but was Iker Casillas to prevent the English goal, after the initial minutes after shots of compatriots Cesc Fabregas and Pedro Rodriguez.
Porto He answered from the half-hour by taking advantage of clear Ivanovic's inability to clear a disconcerting Brahimi. The first goal would come around, after Algerian ballet on the left to the center. Begovic postponed, André André appeared suddenly to recharge.
Not everything was perfect, yet. Dragons hesitate defensive coverage. A inattention was fatal, on the break, with Ramires to appear between Ruben Neves and Imbula to approach the area and conquer missing, committed by Danilo.
Casillas gesticulated, screamed, was uncomfortable. It was noted at the outset that did not see the ball. And William, with class, shelved it on the far side, where it should be the goalkeeper. I did not see, did not fall alone, but fell. At that time, Iker Casillas failed.
Chelsea had more opportunities created before and after, but the story will be a superb entry of FC Porto in the second half. Again Brahimi, now receiving from Indi and win a corner. This was followed by the laboratory, the perfect design, Maicon to flee the networks storage, and to divert measured after crossing Reuben Neves. Again Porto in front.
Diego Costa responds, hits the iron, wants to solve the issue alone. Hazard later shoots the side netting. But everything else is a blue and white immense around Begovic's goal, a show of strength, class, want. The announcement of a third goal that did not arise.
In this period was glaring lack of defensive safety of Chelsea, with a line to walk to the end of shelf life. Danilo Pereira headed against the post, among many trials.
Julen Lopetegui managed efforts, took the units with higher throughput and longer wear - Reuben Neves for disability after André André and Brahimi - Mourinho responded with Hazard before Matic and Kenedy
The Chelsea fired up with a siege of Porto's goal and the clear threat tie. Not scandalize nor would it be fair for what Porto did throughout the night. A Dragon beyond great. Huge.
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