The Mexican did a good job defensive during Porto’s qualifying for the quarter-finals
Played in an exciting match at Juventus Stadium, Porto provided the surprise by eliminating ‘Vecchia Signora’ and qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The Dragons managed to match the total score (4-4) in the last stretch of the second overtime thanks to a score of Sergio Oliveira, both of which scored goals for the Portuguese team.
The Mexican Jesus ‘Tecatito’ Corona, figure of the postageHe played a good game and was notable for his extraordinary support in defensive work; while Cristiano Ronaldo, referent of the Juventus, affected the scoreboard, although he was erratic on several offensive odds.
‘Tecatito’ played practically the entire game on leaving the substitution until minute 118, when Porto had matched the final result. The Aztec, who played in midfield, showed great sacrifice in his participation by constantly supporting his teammates in defensive tasks. Corona ended the game with one shot on goal, five fouls received and no assists. Of the 75 passes, the Mexican made 73.2% and won an aerial confrontation.
For his part, Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been frustrated for the third consecutive season in his bid to make it to the final of the Champions League, fired a total of five shots at the defended target Agustín Marchesín, participated in Federico Chiesa on Juventus’ first goal and got three errors.
In the ruble of passes, the ‘Bug’ hit 79.6% of 61 passes and won two aerial duels. The Lusitanian did not score, although he was on the verge of defeating Marchesín more than once.
Porto will try to keep making history in the current Champions League edition, while Juventus should focus on the Serie A title, a match in which he is 10 points behind Inter Milan, leader of the standings.