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In the 76th minute, Roberto Firmino received a pass from Jordan Henderson at the front of the penalty area. Roberto Firmino stopped the ball steadily, as if there was a wonderful tacit understanding between the ball and his feet. He lowered his head slightly, staring at the football under his feet, his eyes revealing firmness and determination.

He slightly turned sideways, his left leg stepped back, like an archer about to draw a strong bow, accumulating infinite power. His right foot gently rubbed one side of the ball, as if feeling the texture of the ball and looking for the best point of force. The air around him seemed to become heavy because of his movements, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.

The audience in the stands were also extremely nervous at this time. Liverpool fans clenched their fists, their eyes full of expectations, and they silently prayed in their hearts that this shot would penetrate Porto's goal. The fans of Porto held their breath, their hearts seemed to jump out of their throats, they stared at Roberto Firmino's every move nervously, fearing that they would see their goal being breached in the next second.

Suddenly, a sharp light flashed in Roberto Firmino's eyes. He raised his head suddenly and looked at Porto's goal again, his eyes like a hungry cheetah staring at his prey. Then, his leg muscles instantly tightened, like a fully drawn bowstring. His right foot drew an arc like lightning and kicked the football fiercely.

The ball flew towards Porto's goal at a very fast speed and great power like a cannonball. The ball whizzed through the air with a white trajectory, as if it was going to tear the air apart. The powerful impact made the surrounding air seem to vibrate and make a buzzing sound. The football was spinning at high speed, like a burning meteor, with the momentum of destroying everything.

However, in front of Porto's goal, legendary goalkeeper Igor Casillas was like an unshakable fortress. He stood there steadily, with an upright posture and no panic in his eyes. He stared at the flying football with full concentration, as if the whole world was only him and the high-speed flying ball.

As the ball got closer, Igor Casillas' eyes became sharper. When the ball approached, he stretched out his hands decisively without any hesitation. His movements were clean and neat, full of strength and confidence. His hands were like iron clamps, holding the ball steadily in his arms. At that moment, it seemed as if time had stopped.

A moment later, the excitement switch of the fans in the stadium seemed to be turned on instantly, and the cheers swept in like a surging wave. Porto fans waved their flags vigorously and shouted Casillas' name loudly. Although Liverpool fans showed regret and amazement, they were still impressed by the wonderful performance of Igor Casillas, the legendary goalkeeper, and gave their applause. For a moment, the cheers in the Dragon Theater were deafening, as if they were about to break through the sky.

Thanks to Igor Casillas's continuous magical saves, the morale of the Porto team was greatly boosted. Their defense was more tenacious and their offense was more aggressive. Liverpool players, after many unsuccessful shots and declining physical fitness, made more mistakes.

In the 82nd minute of the game, Porto's right winger Otavio Edmilson dribbled the ball to the vicinity of Liverpool's penalty area and made a cross from the bottom. The cross was cleared by Liverpool's central defender Virgil van Dijk and got a corner kick opportunity.

Porto midfielder Sergio Oliveira stood in the corner kick area with a firm and focused look. He took a deep breath and then steadily drove the ball into the penalty area.

The football drew a beautiful arc in the air and slowly flew towards the Liverpool penalty area. At this time, Eder Militao, who was lying in ambush in the penalty area, was like a cannonball ready to go. His eyes were fixed on the flying football, his body was slightly squatted, his leg muscles were tense, and he was fully prepared.

When the ball approached, Eder Militao exploded instantly, he pushed the ground with his legs and jumped high. His body stretched in the air, like an eagle spreading its wings and soaring. His head slammed into the football fiercely, and the power was amazing. The ball flew towards the goal like lightning under the impact of his head. The ball went into the net! Porto led 1:0!

The entire Dragon Stadium was boiling instantly. The fans of the Porto team cheered and jumped up excitedly, waving flags and scarves in their hands, and shouting the name of the team loudly. The players also hugged each other excitedly to celebrate this hard-won goal. Eder Militao's goal not only brought Porto a lead, but also gave the team hope of advancing to the final.

After losing the ball, Liverpool strengthenedThey pressed forward and tried to equalize the score in a short time. Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Giorginio Wijnaldum, James Milner and other players continued to create threats in the frontcourt, but Porto's defense was very tight and they did not give Liverpool any chance.

In the final stage of the game, Liverpool attacked frantically, but Porto's players worked together and stubbornly defended their lead. Among them, the legendary goalkeeper Igor Casillas, who was like a god in this game, was particularly meritorious.

In the 88th minute, Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino received a precise pass at the front of the penalty area and shot without hesitation. The ball came straight to the goal with a sharp sound of wind, like a cannonball out of the gun. In an instant, the air in the whole stadium seemed to solidify, and the hearts of the audience were in their throats.

However, Igor Casillas remained calm. His eyes were fixed on the fast-moving football, and he squatted slightly, ready to save at any time. The ball was getting closer and closer, and the powerful impact seemed to penetrate everything. At the moment when the ball was about to fly into the goal, Igor Casillas pounced out like a cheetah.

His body stretched out in the air, and his arms stretched straight. His fingertips seemed to have a magical power, and gently touched the football. The speed and power of the ball were cleverly resolved at this moment, changing the trajectory of the flight, and flew out of the bottom line by rubbing the goal post.

After a brief silence, the audience burst into deafening cheers again. Igor Casillas quickly got up from the ground with a calm face.

In the third minute of injury time, Liverpool created chaos in the penalty area through clever cooperation. The ball shuttled back and forth among the crowd and could fly into the goal at any time. Igor Casillas observed the situation calmly, his brain running fast, judging the direction of the ball. Suddenly, the ball was kicked towards the lower right corner of the goal. Igor Casillas did not hesitate at all. He pounced sideways at an amazing speed, his body drew a beautiful arc in the air, and his hands tightly held the football. At that moment, he seemed to be a warrior guarding the treasure, and would never allow the enemy to take away a single cent.

Every successful save by Igor Casillas injected strong confidence into the Porto team and made the opponent feel his invincibility. He interpreted the style of the legendary goalkeeper with his actual actions and became the most dazzling star on the Dragon Stadium.

When Igor Casillas once again pressed Giorginio Wijnaldum's long-range shot firmly under his body in the eighth minute of injury time, the referee Guneit Cakir blew the whistle to end the game.

At the end of the game, Porto defeated the powerful Liverpool team 1:0 at home with Eder Militao's goal. In the end, they eliminated their opponents with a total score of 2:2 in two rounds and an away goal advantage, advancing to the final of this season's UEFA Champions League, waiting for the winner of the match between Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

After the game, Igor Casillas beat Eder Militao, the hero of the goal, and was elected the best player of the game. The legendary goalkeeper was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines. His face was filled with the joy of victory, but his eyes still revealed that determination and calmness.

Reporter: "Mr. Casillas, you performed very well today, and made many wonderful saves to keep the goal intact. Can you talk about your feelings about this game?"

Igor Casillas smiled and said: "This is a very difficult game. Liverpool is a strong team. Their offense puts a lot of pressure on us. But our team is very united, and everyone is fighting for victory. My task is to guard the goal, and I am very happy to contribute to the team."

Reporter: "In the first half, Liverpool's offense was very fierce. How did you stay focused and make those wonderful saves?"

Igor Casillas replied: "As a goalkeeper, you must always stay focused during the game. I will observe the movements of the opposing players and the trajectory of the ball and make judgments in advance. At critical moments, I believe in my ability and experience and make saves without hesitation."

Reporter: "Eder Militao's goal brought victory to the team. What do you think of his performance?"

Igor Casillas showed appreciation: "Eder's performance today was very good. He not only made many extreme saves on the defensive end, but also scored key goals on the offensive end. He is the hero of our team,His efforts and fighting spirit are worth learning for each of us. "

Reporter: "What are your expectations for the upcoming Champions League final?"

Igor Casillas' eyes sparkled: "The Champions League final is the dream stage for every player. We will go all out and fight for the championship. We believe in our strength and believe that our team can create miracles."

Back at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Munich, Mourinho, Van Nistelrooy, Scholes and other coaching staff members were discussing the just-concluded match between Porto and Liverpool.

"In this game, Porto adopted a resolute and intensive defense strategy in the game, which repeatedly frustrated Liverpool's offense. Although Liverpool has a strong offensive line, they seem to have few options in the face of Porto's tight defense layout. Offensive players are difficult to display in a small space, passing lines are cut off, and breakthroughs are also greatly restricted. "Mourinho said with emotion, "Liverpool lacks sufficient changes and targeting in offense, and cannot find an effective way to break the dense defense. This also reminds us that when facing similar defensive strategies, we need to be more flexible and find new offensive ideas and breakthroughs, otherwise we may fall into the same predicament as Liverpool. "

"Yes, who would have thought that with a huge difference in ball possession rate of 22% to 78%, Porto actually achieved a home comeback." Scholes echoed. "Casillas showed the style of a legendary goalkeeper in this game. He blocked high in front of the goal and resolved Liverpool's fierce attacks again and again. His reaction speed and bold saves made people seem to see his peak state. He is the strongest fortress in front of Porto's goal and defended the team's hope of victory. "

"And Eder Militao, the Brazilian central defender, also performed well in the game. His header at the critical moment broke the deadlock for Porto and brought a crucial lead. He also played steadily on the defensive end. Facing Liverpool's powerful offensive line, he was not afraid and built a solid defense line with his body and tenacious will. I think we can suggest to the boss to buy him, and then train him for a year or two, and he can definitely take over after Pepe retires." Van Nistelrooy said excitedly.