Meanwhile, for the Arsenal vs Porto match, even though the match only ended in a penalty shootout. And Arsenal succeeded in winning. But I think that Porto is really strong. Their defense was completely unshakable. But I know all that thanks to the senior defender and can also be said to be the legendary defender from Portugal, namely Pepe. He helps coordinate the defense well. And I am amazed that he is no longer young but he is still able to become an irreplaceable defender.
I didn't think Porto could play this well. Even they can make it difficult for Arsenal. The possession of the ball is also not much different, which means that Porto also plays open. It even seems that Porto play more effectively, he can make 3 shots on target while Arsenal can only 4 shots on target. Of course, this victory destroyed the bad tradition of failing to enter the quarterfinals. They had to wait 14 years to enter the quarterfinals.
You underated Porto thats why. Porto is a one time Champions League winner. They are tough as hell, with strong defense and incredible attackers. Arsenal had a tough time in the game. Untill Trossard the Hero came for Arsenal rescue at the 41 minute. I dont know but obviously history just repeated itself again. I could remember when Arsenal played against Manchester City in the community shield final. Manchester City were leading with 1 goal untill Trossard scored to equalize the game. It ended up in a penalty shootout were Arsenal won the cup.
Correct. I don't think they understand what good defense looks like. Porto played fantastic defence, that doesn't mean Arsenal played badly. In this second leg we have to give credit to Porto, they are an experienced European team who are well trained and able to defend well but Arsenal showed mental strength and continued to win.
It must be admitted that in this match Porto played good defense. Arsenal did not play an attacking game with high intensity because Porto were good at stopping it. Porto did everything they could to disrupt Arsenal's game. In the first leg, Porto limited Arsenal from taking shots on target, but this team was free to score goals in the away game. Give credit where it is due. For me, both teams played well so that a penalty shootout was the last choice they took which gave Arsenal the right to advance to the next round.