10 Apr UCL: Tottenham stun City, Liverpool ease past Porto
Tottenham recorded a vital 1-0 over Manchester City in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Son Heung-min's strike on 78 minutes sealed a crucial win for Spurs in their first European match at the new stadium.
Hugo Lloris came to Tottenham’s rescue early in the first half, saving a Sergio Aguero penalty after the referee awarded City a penalty via the VAR.
Son Heung-min LOVES Spurs' new stadium.
Another goal and another win, this time to lift Tottenham to a 1-0 triumph over Manchester City.#TOTMCI #UCL #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/Z1QdhOFMrv
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 10, 2019
What could have been for Manchester City.
Pep's men were awarded a controversial penalty after VAR's intervention, but Hugo Lloris was there to save Spurs.#TOTMCI #UCL #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/09Ig05gUJ2
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 10, 2019
The win was soured by the serious ankle injury to star striker Harry Kane who was seen on crutches and wearing a protective boot after the match.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino fears he could miss the rest of the season.
The second leg takes place at Etihad Stadium on April 17.
Liverpool took a big step towards the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Porto at Anfield.
First-half goals from Naby Keïta and Roberto Firmino ensured a comfortable first-leg win for the Reds.
The perfect start for Liverpool with a goal inside five minutes.
Naby Keita puts the Reds in front.#LIVPOR #UCL #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/TTMYqCJDJg
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 9, 2019
Jordan Henderson. Trent Alexander-Arnold. Roberto Firmino.
Liverpool double their lead over Porto.#LIVPOR #UCL #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/2fFDcZdYQA
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) April 9, 2019
The Premier League leaders are now 21 games unbeaten at home in all European competitions.
Jurgen Klopp’s side travel to Portugal for the second leg on April 17, looking to repeat the 5-0 performance at the Estadio Dragao in last year’s Round of 16 tie.
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