Porto reach Champions League quarters with extra-time win over Roma

Porto reach Champions League quarters with extra-time win over Roma

Francisco Soares gave Porto the lead and edge in the tie with a 26th-minute opener that was cancelled out by a Daniele De Rossi penalty.

Porto’s Brazilian midfielder Otavio (left) challenges AS Roma’s Argentinian forward Diego Perotti during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match. (AFP pic)
PORTO:
Alex Telles converted a VAR-awarded penalty in extra time as Porto defeated Roma 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals following a 4-3 win on aggregate.

Francisco Soares gave Porto the lead and edge in the tie with a 26th-minute opener that was cancelled out by a Daniele De Rossi penalty.

Moussa Marega restored Porto’s lead early in the second half and Telles tucked away a spot-kick in the 117th minute to send Porto through.

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