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With that big 5-1 win, Liverpool also perched at the top of the 2021-2022 Champions League Group B standings with a total of six points. Far superior to Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, and of course Porto.
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Playing at the Dragao Stadium, Wednesday (29/9/2021) early morning WIB, Liverpool actually took over the game quickly. They immediately locked Porto and forcing the home team to play in their own area.
Even so, Liverpool had difficulty finding a way to break into Porto’s goal. Until one day Curtis Jones tried to open an attack from the right side of the Porto defense.
Jones at that time released a kick which in fact was still able to be pushed over by Porto goalkeeper, Diogo Costa. The ball went to the feet of Porto defender, namely Zaidu Sanisu, but he failed to clear the ball.
While trying to throw the ball, Mohamed Salah quickly snatch and release a kick on goal. Liverpool lead 1-0 over Porto.
When the game wanted to end, Liverpool also managed to add the advantage in the 45th minute through Mane’s action. The Senegalese player scored thanks to a pass from James Milner.
2-0 advantage The Reds it lasted until halftime. In the remaining time of the first half, Liverpool were still very dominant, with 70 percent more possession of the ball.
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