Sportslast | Champions - Porto paving the way in the last 16 of the Champions League following a 1-0 victory over Malaga in the first leg at the Dragao, Tuesday (19/2) night local time.
Duet derived striker Manuel Pellegrini: Julio Baptista and Roque Santa Cruz are not able to provide a threat to the Porto defense, while the hosts dominated possession throughout the first half. However, no goal is created to Vitor Pereira squad showed their superiority after Joao Moutinho deceive Willy Caballero.
The Dragoes started the game with Marat Izmailov brlilian when it had a chance in the third minute, but his right leg kick Caballero has not ripped the nets.
Both teams played too careful so not many chances created even though the host look more threatening, especially from dead ball. In the 20th minute Silvestre, Valera measured corner kick that led to Fernando, but the settlement has not been finally opened the scoring.
Malaga it struggled to create chances in the first half, Isco normally a playmaker this time it did not seem magical. Score glass eyes were closed the first interval.
The hosts look to attack again in the second round. Izmailov is at free position after failing to confront Antunes Valera crossing from close range, but his efforts have not been right on target.
Goals from public awaited hosts finally created in 56 minutes. Alex Sandro dismantle Andalusian team defense with passing horizontally from the left side and Moutinho, who got two center-backs convoy managed to kick off a failed dammed Caballero.
Moutinho scored Malaga look to attack in order to force catch up, but the Portuguese club are reluctant squandered so a victory for the hosts held on until the game ends.
Malaga will welcome Porto at La Rosaleda on March 13.
Porto Vs Malaga Champions League Round Of 16
Written By Unknown on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 | 4:05 PM
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