Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Athletic Bilbao Win Postponed---And Meaningless---Europa League Match

At Haifa, Israel:

Fernando Llorente Torres (34') and Gaizka Toquero pinedo (76') each scored a goal on Wednesday as Athletic Bilbao defeated Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-0 on the road in a Europa League Group I match that was postponed from last Thursday due to the ongoing security situation in Israel.  Both clubs had already been eliminated from European competition.

GROUP I STANDINGS:

1. xy-Lyon (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
2.  x-Sparta Prague (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3.  z-Athletic Bilbao (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4.  z-Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 2)

xy-Won Group I and advanced to Europa League knockout stage

x-Advanced to Europa League knockout stage

z-Eliminated from European competition

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