Tuesday, October 20, 2009

UCL Group E: Lyon Stun Liverpool On Road; Fiorentina Take One In Hungary

Group Stage play in the UEFA Champions League resumed Tuesday with eight games, including two in Group E:

At Liverpool, England:

Maxime Gonalons (72') and Cesar Delgado (90'+1, pictured here celebrating) provided the goals that lifted Lyon from a 1-0 halftime deficit to a 2-1 road win over Liverpool. The Reds have lost four games in a row in all competitions for the first time since 1987.

At Budapest, H
ungary:

Adrian Mutu's double (6', 20', he's pictured here celebrating) along with goals from Alberto Gilardino (10'), and Mario Santana (37')---all in the first half---proved necessary as Fiorentina held off Debreceni VSC for a 4-3 road win.



Both Photos © Getty Images



GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. Lyon (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Fiorentina (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Liverpool (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Debreceni VSC (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)

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