As the game continued, Porto's players fought back like hungry wolves. Hector Herrera, Sergio Oliveira and other players actively fought in the midfield area, trying to regain the ball and launch an attack. Forwards such as Moussa Marega and Vincent Abubakar kept running and interweaving, looking for loopholes in Manchester United's defense. Otavio Edmilson and Yassin Brahimi, two wingers, broke through and passed the ball vigorously, trying to break Manchester United's solid defense.
However, Manchester United's defense was very solid under the leadership of the two central defenders Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane. In particular, the team captain Harry Maguire was very good at frontal defense. This tall and strong central defender was like an unshakable mountain. He stood in front of the goal, watching the Porto players' every move with a firm look. His body seemed like a copper wall, and any attack that tried to break through him seemed so difficult.
When Porto's two forwards Moussa Marega and Vincent Aboubakar rushed with the ball, Harry Maguire always met them fearlessly. He blocked the opponent's forward route with his strong body, and his eyes revealed a fearless dominance. The forward players tried to use fake moves to get past Harry Maguire, but Harry Maguire, with his rich experience and keen judgment, always stuck to the opponent and did not give the opponent any chance.
Another central defender, Raphael Varane, this elegant and decisive defender, is like a wise backcourt commander. He kept moving on the court and commanded his teammates' defensive positions. His eyes flashed with calmness and composure, as if everything was under his control.
When Porto's players launched a long pass attack, Raphael Varane could often quickly determine the landing point of the ball, then rushed over at a very fast speed, jumped high, and cleared the ball steadily. His movements were clean and neat, without any drag. His presence made Manchester United's defense more stable and made Porto's attack come to naught again and again.
Under the leadership of Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane, Manchester United's other defensive players also performed very well. They cooperated closely, complemented each other, and formed an indestructible defense. They used their bodies and sweat to guard Manchester United's goal and did not let Porto's players have any chance.
As the game time went on, Porto's players became more and more anxious.
In the 32nd minute of the game, Porto's winger Otavio Edmilson took the lead in launching a crazy attack. He was like a cheetah, running at high speed on the court, his eyes fixed on the football. When the full-back Maximiliano Perreira sent the ball to his feet with a precise long pass, he immediately accelerated and rushed towards Manchester United's defense with the ball.
Otavio Edmilson was extremely fast and instantly broke through the defense of Manchester United midfielders Nico Williams and Marco Verratti. His eyes were fixed on Manchester United's goal, with only one thought in mind - scoring a goal. However, when he approached Manchester United's penalty area, Harry Maguire stood in front of him like a towering mountain.
Harry Maguire's tall body put great pressure on Otavio Edmilson. Otavio Edmilson tried to pass him with a feint, but Harry Maguire did not move, his eyes were firm and focused, staring at the ball at his feet.
Otavio Edmilson had no choice but to force a breakthrough. He accelerated suddenly and tried to rush past Harry Maguire. But Harry Maguire was prepared, he quickly stretched out his foot and successfully intercepted the ball.
Otavio Edmilson's attack ended in failure, but the Porto players did not give up. They quickly organized the next attack.
In the 36th minute of the game, midfielder Sergio Oliveira took over the banner of the attack.
Sergio Oliveira received the ball in the midfield and immediately started to advance quickly. He was very skilled at his feet and easily got rid of the defense of Manchester United midfielder Nico Williams. He dribbled forward while observing the positions of his teammates. When he saw striker Vincent Abubakar running into an open space in the penalty area, he did not hesitate to pass the ball to Vincent Abubakar.
After receiving the ball, Vincent Abubakar immediately turned and shot. His action was very fast, which caught Manchester United's defenders off guard. However, Raphael Varane stepped up at the critical moment. HeRushed over at a very fast speed and blocked Vincent Abubakar's shot with his body.
After being blocked by Raphael Varane, the ball flew out of the penalty area.
The Porto players did not give up, they continued to press frantically. Yasin Brahimi grabbed the ball and passed it into the penalty area again. But at this time, Manchester United's defensive players were ready. They kept a close eye on Porto's two forwards Moussa Marega and Vincent Abubakar, not giving them any chance to shoot. The ball was constantly cleared by Manchester United's players in the penalty area, and Porto's attack was unsuccessful again.
Although two consecutive attacks ended in failure, the fighting spirit of Porto's players did not diminish at all. They began to rush forward desperately, trying to break Manchester United's defense with their numerical advantage. However, Manchester United's defense remained solid, like an indestructible fortress. Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane, two central defenders, directed their teammates and cooperated closely to resolve every attack of Porto.
In the 41st minute, when Porto players launched another attack, Otavio Edmilson and Sergio Oliveira made a series of dazzling passes in the midfield. But Manchester United's players were not confused by their cooperation. They kept a close eye on Moussa Marega and Vincent Aboubakar, two Porto forwards, and did not give them any easy chance to receive the ball. Porto's attack gradually fell into a stalemate under Manchester United's tight defense.
At this time, Otavio Edmilson got the ball, and after seeing that the two forwards were closely defended by Manchester United players, he decided to force a breakthrough. He rushed to Manchester United's defense with the ball, trying to break through Manchester United's defense with his speed. But Manchester United's full-back Theo Fernandez quickly returned to defense and stuck to him tightly.
Otavio Edmilson tried to fake past Theo Fernandez, but Theo Fernandez remained alert and did not give him any chance. In desperation, Otavio Edmilson could only choose to pass the ball back to Sergio Oliveira in the midfield. After receiving the ball, Sergio Oliveira organized the attack again. They kept passing the ball, trying to find loopholes in Manchester United's defense. But Manchester United's players defended very tightly and did not give them any chance. Porto's attack was in trouble again.
As time passed, Porto's players looked at the glaring 0:2 on the scoreboard, and their anxiety was like a ignited fire, burning more and more. Their eyes revealed a strong desire and uneasiness, and everyone's face was full of eagerness. As a result, Porto's attack became more and more crazy. The players were like warriors who had lost their minds, charging forward desperately. Their running figures on the court were like burning flames, full of endless energy and determination.
However, this crazy attack also brought chaos. Their cooperation was no longer as tacit as before, the passing became hasty and casual, and the offensive lines became disorganized. The players fought on their own, only thinking about getting the ball into Manchester United's goal as soon as possible, but ignoring the team's cooperation and tactical execution.
In this chaotic state, they began to shoot frequently. It seemed that long shots became their last straw, a glimmer of hope they grasped in despair.
The game was already in the 43rd minute, and Porto midfielder Sergio Oliveira got the ball. A strong fighting spirit instantly ignited in his eyes, and without any hesitation, he immediately kicked and shot. Oliveira's kick seemed to condense all his strength. The football was like a cannonball, flying towards Manchester United's goal at an astonishing speed and with great power. The ball whizzed through the air, as if with an unstoppable momentum.
And Manchester United's defensive players remained highly vigilant from beginning to end. They knew that Porto's players could launch a fierce attack at any time, so they were already ready. On the field, they formed a solid defense line, like a solid wall, guarding the goal behind them. Every player focused on the movement of the ball, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
When the powerful football came at him, Raphael Varane stepped forward without hesitation. His eyes were firm and resolute, without any fear. At that moment, Raphael Varane seemed to have turned into a hero guarding the goal, blocking the powerful shot with his body. The ball hit Raphael Varane heavily, making a dull sound.
Raphael Varane's body trembled slightly, but he still stood there stubbornly, not letting the ball break through.line. After the ball was blocked, it flew out of the court, causing a cry of surprise from the audience. Manchester United fans and neutral fans cheered for Raphael Varane's bravery and decisiveness, and their cheers echoed over the court like a wave.
Manchester United players were also excited by Raphael Varane's wonderful performance. They ran over and celebrated with Raphael Varane by high-fiving him, expressing their admiration and appreciation for him.
In the second minute of injury time, Porto striker Vincent Abubakar received the ball from his teammate outside the penalty area. He stopped the ball steadily, then lowered his head slightly, his eyes fixed on Manchester United's goal. Everything around him seemed to be quiet, and there was only himself, football and the goal in his world.
Vincent Abubakar adjusted his steps, his feet moving back and forth on the grass, looking for the best shooting angle and force point. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the audience's eyes were focused on him, looking forward to his next move. Finally, Vincent Abubakar made a decision. He volleyed the ball with all his strength.
The football flew out from Vincent Abubakar's feet as if it was given life. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and that arc was like a rainbow, full of hope and expectation. The football went straight to the dead corner of the goal at a very fast speed, like a meteor across the sky.
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea watched the flying football nervously, his body tense, ready to save at any time. However, the speed and angle of this shot made him feel great pressure.
But fate did not seem to be on Porto's side. Under the nervous gaze of everyone, the football slightly missed the goal and flew out of the bottom line by brushing the post. At that moment, time seemed to stand still. Vincent Abubakar stood there blankly, looking at the football that flew out of the baseline, his eyes full of unwillingness.
Porto fans also sighed with regret, and that sigh was full of helplessness and loss.
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