APOEL continued their sensational Champions League campaign by beating FC Porto at home to remain on course for a place in the last sixteen.
The defeat leaves FC Porto's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. The Dragons need to win away at Shakhtar Donetsk then beat Zenit St. Petersburg at home by at least two clear goals to make progress in the competition.
APOEL were good value for their victory. The forward trio of Manduca, Ailton and Trickovski caused Porto's defence problems all night with their strong running and clever interchanges.
The attitude of Porto's players cannot be faulted, but for all their efforts, the team looked clean out of ideas, and a shadow of the side that swept all before them last season.
A combination of Porto goalkeeper Helton and post denied Ailton the opener in the 20th minute. The same player won and converted a penalty shortly before the interval.
Porto enjoyed the lion's share of possession in the 2nd half, but had to wait until the 88th minute for an equaliser, with Hulk scoring, again from the penalty spot.
However, ex Benfica player Manduca scored a dramatic winner in stoppage time to the delight of the ecstatic home crowd.
APOEL were good value for their victory. The forward trio of Manduca, Ailton and Trickovski caused Porto's defence problems all night with their strong running and clever interchanges.
The attitude of Porto's players cannot be faulted, but for all their efforts, the team looked clean out of ideas, and a shadow of the side that swept all before them last season.
A combination of Porto goalkeeper Helton and post denied Ailton the opener in the 20th minute. The same player won and converted a penalty shortly before the interval.
Porto enjoyed the lion's share of possession in the 2nd half, but had to wait until the 88th minute for an equaliser, with Hulk scoring, again from the penalty spot.
However, ex Benfica player Manduca scored a dramatic winner in stoppage time to the delight of the ecstatic home crowd.
