I wouldn't say it was a professional performance considering that start we had in the game that had shades of Red Star Belgrade away game where we slow off the shackles & conceded two early. This time they kept putting balls into the box & we missed a few as well that as resulted in shots, thankfully wide.
But the goal came at exactly the right time. Our first proper attack & thanks to VAR, well done - the tie ended there. But Porto didn't think so. They kept coming at us, and Matip & Van Dijk were immense. We kept experimenting in attack with Mane, Salah & Origi shifting positions, but it didn't work out, largely due to a dreadful midfield performance where we failed to rotate the ball for any stretch. Wijnaldum had one of his worst ever games for us. He just wasn't up to it. Too slow, couldn't find passes & his control was missing. Fabinho didn't have a great game either, except for breaking up play. His passing & control were disappointing, but nevertheless got the job done.
It was clear what Klopp was going for in this game, not to dominate possession, but just stay organized & play on the counter. The players just didn't execute it well in the first half, despite the goal which was our only meaningful attack in the entire half.
2nd half was much better, Firmino changed the game a bit & then we went two steps forward when Henderson came on & was doing impossible passes & nutmegs & going around like boss. Third goal finished them off & then we got into full control, how we can play & were shifting them around for fun.
Our attack is dangerous. Even if we aren't playing well, if our defense can hold up decent pressure, then teams can't press too much or open up too much, because we'll hit back hard.
Nice shift for Gomez, was rusty for the pass he gave away, but otherwise had a cool game. Trent's pass for Salah was delightful.
