Inter Milan defeats Porto, in the first leg of the round of 16, in the Champions League.
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Lukaku scored the only goal of the match in the 86th minute (Twitter)
Inter Milan defeated Porto, Portugal, at the “San Siro” stadium, with a goal for free, on Wednesday, in the first leg of the 16th round of the Champions League, “Champions League”.
The first half ended in a goalless draw, amid danger on the goal from both teams.
Inter players took possession of the ball for most of the second half, and the 78th minute witnessed an important turning point in the match, as the referee of the match, Srdjan Jovanovic, sent off Porto player Ottavio, so that the Portuguese team completed the match with 10 players.
Inter players took advantage of the numerical shortage of the opposing team, and intensified their attacks on the goal, which resulted in scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute, through Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.
The return match will take place, Tuesday, March 14, at the “Dragao” stadium.
ROMELU LUKAKU PUTS AWAY HIS OWN REBOUND TO BREAK THE DEADLOCK AGAINST TEN-MAN PORTO!!!pic.twitter.com/lDltonFJqJ
— Football Report (@FootballReprt) February 22, 2023
Inter secure the win at San Siro 💥#UCL pic.twitter.com/ktY9UScyZf
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 22, 2023
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