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| Diego Simeone ecstatic after Arda Turan goal |
Atletico Madrid came out victorious in a game of set up plays in the group stage of Champion's League 2013-2014 season.
Porto drew first blood in the battle of set up plays. Tiago Mendes picked up a foul on a tackle on Josue in the 15th minute and set up a free kick for Porto. Josue's kick found Jackson Martinez who made a diving header into the goal of Atletico Madrid sending the homecrowd ecstatic.
However, it was Atletico Madrid's turn to rejoice in the 57th minute. Josue trip Arda Turan in the right side setting up a free kick. Gabi then made the kick and Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin fly high to beat all the Porto defenders to score on a glancing header.
The drama continues in the 85th minute. Eliaquim Mangala fouled Koke at the center just above the Porto penalty box. Instead of chipping the ball past over the wall, Gabi made a pass to an unmarked but slightly onside Arda Turan who slide the ball and smash it to a hapless Helton to make it 2-1 in favor of the Spanish visitors. The Atletico bench emptied in jubilation as manager Diego Simeone was caught hugging one of his deputies.
Atletico's win is a sweet follow up to their win against city rivals Real Madrid last weekend.
