Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Zlatan's Goal Lifts Barca To Road Draw In Stuttgart; Bordeaux Takes Opener On Road In Athens

Two more two-game, home-and-away, total-goals series commenced Tuesday as Sweet Sixteen play in the UEFA Champions League resumed.

At Stuttgart, Germ
any:

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the equalizer at 52 minutes, lifting Barcelona to a 1-1 road draw in their series opener with VfB Stuttgart. The hosts were represented on the scoreboard with Cacau's header at 25 minutes. That's Zlatan, seen here celebrating after beating Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann for the game-tying goal.

At Athens, Greece:

Michael Ciani scored the only goal of the match in first-half stoppage time (45'+2) as Bordeaux took game one 1-0 on the road against Olympiacos. That's Michael, seen here beating Olympiacos goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis for the game's lone tally with his header.

Both photos are from Getty Images.

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