Iker Casillas has proved that he still got good saves within him as the former Real Madrid legend turns into a hero in a penalty shootout between his new team, Porto and Valencia in the Colonia cup.
The two sides had played a full 90 minutes at the RheinEnergie Stadion in Cologne and had been locked into 0-0. The penalty was also in a tie as both teams keep netting their penalties, until Bruno Martins Indi put Porto at 5-4 and Casillas denies the unlucky Joao Cancelo.
While speaking after the match, Casillas said :
The team did well defensively, we had control of the ball and we're pleased with the performance," Casillas told the club's official TV channel after the match.It's good to get a win in pre-season to create a winning mentality.
I'm very grateful to the fans. I can only try to return the support with good performances and by keeping winning with Porto.
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Also the Head coach Julen Lopetegu, hailed Casillas on the save that won the game, Lopetegu said :
He is a player that comes with experience. He has arrived at the club with the enthusiasm of a 20-year-old lad, he has come to a big club and we are all going to benefit from his enthusiasm.
