Porto had expended a great deal of energy in order to gain possession of the ball.
In the 62nd minute, Deco had the ball, he accelerated past Deng Kai with a deft touch and then took a long-range shot.
Schmeichel, still sharp as ever, gathered the football cleanly.
But Deco's splendid performance still won the full-throated applause from the Dragão Stadium.
One team's core player devouring the other's was a huge morale boost.
However, Deng Kai was not the slightest bit embarrassed; instead, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
Deco was in a hurry!
After Porto gained possession, instead of strategically managing the play, they relied entirely on Deco's personal skill for the attack.
This was the reason Deng Kai was so easily bested by Deco; he had anticipated a pass, but Deco caught him off guard.
But this was not a bad thing.
Such attacks, relying solely on the individual ability of the players, are not sustainable in the long run.
