Tuesday, November 03, 2009

UCL Group A: Bordeaux Knock Off Bayern To Clinch Berth In Round Of 16; Juve Eliminate Maccabi Haifa From Tournament


The second half of group stage play in the UEFA Champions League got under way on Tuesday with eight games, including two in Group A.

At
Munich:

Goals courtesy of Yoann Gourcuff (37', he's seen here) and Marouane Chamakh (90') guided Bordeaux to a 2-0 road win over Bayern Munich, sending the French club into the Round of 16.

At Ramat Gan, Israel:

Mauro Camoranesi scored the only goal of the match (45'+2, he's picuted here celebrating with teammates) as Juventus defeated Maccabi Haifa 1-0 on the road, eliminating the Israeli club from the tournament.



Both Photos © Getty Images



GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Bordeaux* (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Juventus (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
3. Bayern Munich (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Maccabi Haifa# (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 0)

*Clinched berth in Knockout Stage of UEFA Champions League
#Eliminated from contention for Champions League Knockout Stage berth (but still alive for a Round of 32 berth in the UEFA Europa League)

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