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Manchester United took the next step in repeating as the top team in the UEFA Champions League Wednesday, April 15, at Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal. Man. U squeezed out at 1-0 victory against FC Porto to advance to the semifinal round in the final phase of this year’s tournament.

For the first five minutes both teams played possession soccer as each team was trying to feel out the other squad. In the sixth minute Cristiano Ronaldo changed all that when he received the ball around 40 yards out.

He took 2 quick touches and drilled home the goal of the year. The Porto keeper had absolutely no chance as Ronaldo scored one for the ages.

The rest of the half was dominated by Manchester United. Nemanja Vidic of United should have made it 2-0 right before half, but his shot from inside the six went flying over the cross bar.

In the second half FC Porto came out with a purpose to tie the game, but United’s back line proved to be up to the challenge. In my opinion Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic were the players of the match.

Porto had a few decent chances but could not break through the Manchester defense. Overall this was not a bad performance by The Red Devils, but their play will have to improve if they hope to advance.

Good luck in the semifinals!