Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Dragons Take Opener Though Sol's Goal Keeps Gunners Alive; Bayern Pick Up Late Home Win

The opening week of Round of 16 play in the UEFA Champions League concluded with two Wednesday contests.

At Porto, Portugal:

Goals from Silvestre Varela (11') and Falcao (51', he's seen here celebrating) enabled FC Porto to take game one with Arsenal 2-1 at home. The Gunners, though got an important away goal at 18 minutes from Sol Campbell, his first in UCL competition since his goal vs. Barcelona in the 2006 final.

At Munich, Germany:

Miroslav Klose's late goal (89'), combined with Arjen Robben's successful penalty kick (48'; he's seen here celebrating), carried Bayern Munich to a 2-1 series-opening home win over Fiorentina. The Italian club stayed in this two-match series, thanks to Per Kroldrup's goal at 50 minutes.

Both photos from Getty Images.


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