Inter reach Champions League quarters with 0-0 draw at Porto

Inter reach Champions League quarters with 0-0 draw at Porto

This is the first time they've reached the quarterfinals in a decade.

Porto’s Mehdi Taremi (left) attempts a shot at goal during the Champions League round of 16, 2nd leg match against Inter Milan. (AP pic)
PORTO:
Inter Milan reached the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in more than a decade after surviving a late barrage of pressure at Porto to escape with a 0-0 draw which took them through 1-0 on aggregate on Tuesday.

It was a disappointing night for the home fans at a sold-out Dragao stadium as the Portuguese champions tried in vain to wipe out the narrow deficit from the first leg in Italy.

A disciplined Inter side seemed content to hold onto their lead and did not face a serious threat until added time.

Porto then struck the woodwork twice within 30 seconds before Pepe were sent off for a second yellow card as Inter joined city rivals AC Milan in the quarter-final draw.

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