Mueez Ajao
– 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.
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– 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.
Inter reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2011 👏#UCL pic.twitter.com/BVAbDhaKMr
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 14, 2023
