Soccer-Lukaku strikes late to snatch win for Inter over Porto


Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Inter Milan v FC Porto - San Siro, Milan, Italy - February 22, 2023 Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

MILAN (Reuters) -Substitute Romelu Lukaku grabbed an 86th-minute goal to earn Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Porto in a tight first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

Porto midfielder Otavio was sent off after receiving a second yellow card 12 minutes from time and Belgian striker Lukaku took full advantage to give his side a narrow advantage to take to Portugal next month.

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