The 61st minute.
It's still Wu Xudong!
He sprinted back in defense and snatched the ball from behind as Robben was preparing to cut inside.
His presence on the field effectively limited Robben's performance!
The 72nd minute.
Groningen still couldn't create any threat, and it was now Sporting Lisbon who began to turn the tables.
Ronaldo was consistently trying to break through on the wing, tormenting the Groningen right-back so much that his ankles could barely take it anymore.
He attracted a lot of firepower.
Bang!
Ronaldo passed the ball back to Veloso behind him and then quickly turned to make a run forward.
Veloso didn't stop the ball but instead split the defense with a pass, sending the ball to the advancing Ronaldo.
It was a simple give-and-go, but very effective.
Ronaldo took the ball and decisively knocked it across.
The Groningen defense was completely thrown into disarray.
Lorenzo pulled the defenders away on the right side of the six-yard box.
