Wednesday, October 24, 2012

UEFA Champions League: Group D: Ajax Make Things Tough For Citizens; Galacticos Knocked Off In Dortmund

Two games were played in Group D of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

At Amsterdam, Netherlands:

Ajax' Siem de Jong (R) cheers after scoring for Ajax during the Champions League Group D match against Manchester City (AFP)
Siem De Jong (45', that's him celebrating), Niklas Moisander (57'), and Christian Eriksen (68') each tallied once as Ajax Amsterdam downed visiting Manchester City 3-1.

AFP photo

At Dortmund, Germany:

Dortmund celebrate win over Real Madrid
Robert Lewandowski (36') and Marcel Schmelzer (64') provided the scoring as Borussia Dortmund took over first place in Group D after their 2-1 home win over Real Madrid.  Here are happy Dortmund players celebrating their big win.

Photo from Yahoo-Eurosport website

GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Borussia Dortmund (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Real Madrid (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Manchester City (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

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