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I agree with the last sentence, that its possible to think two things at the same time on this, but i dont think hes particularly at fault for the goal. There are a number of elements going on at the same time 1. Cross deflects off Doig, putting a different trajectory on it, and it WAS coming with pace, so i disagree with you on that 2. Porto moves across into Maceys line of sight, as the ball crosses the 6 yard box the two players are equidistant from the ball, classic 'corridor of uncertainty' where it could be either players responsibility. If Macey commits himself there it could be a collision with porto, he doesnt have hindsight 4. Porto sclaffs it straight to Arfield, not a mistake as such but unfortunate 5. Doyle Hayes has two players to mark at the edge of the box so Arfield is unmarked and gets a free shot away.

So its an Unfortunate sequence of events caused by a few factors including the deflection, sclaffed clearance and outnumbered on the break. I wouldnt blame either player really.
Good summary. I would add that Morelos was within touching distance of Macey and had he called for Porto to leave it Morelos would have made life very difficult for him taking it cleanly. It was Porto’s ball to clear but he too had to deal with the deflection.