Lost amidst the infamy of events in the return leg at Old Trafford, where Porto survived an early onslaught (and an errantly-disallowed Paul Scholes goal) to progress, launching Jose Mourinho into Special One status, that first leg was a victory for another nation in another continent. Though the Champions League is European football’s baby, South Africa rejoiced as one that evening, eschewing sides in favour of celebrating their sons’ journeys.Â
