Inter Milan's Italian midfielder Nicolo Barella vies with FC Porto's Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi (R) during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
Zaidu Sanusi was in action for Eighty-five minutes as FC Porto tried but failed to overturn a 1- 0 first leg deficit at home to Inter Milan.
Romalu Lukaku’s goal was all that separated the teams in Italy three weeks ago and Porto needed to score at home to change the dynamics of the tie.
How, they met a resolute Inter defense that they couldn’t break through.
Andre Onana was in inspiring form and was equal to the task, when tested from range by Porto.
Inter’s defense also held their own, limiting Porto to speculative shots from distance all through the 90 minutes.
Zaidu Sanusi was solid on the left flank, he made 3 interceptions, 1 clearance and sent in four crosses which is his teammates failed to make the most of.
Porto’s frustration was summed up when Pepê got a red card for a second bookable offence in the last minute of additional time.
With just one goal after over 180 minutes of football, Inter Milan advance to the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League at the expense of Porto.
