Wednesday, November 06, 2013

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Matress Makers Clinch Berth In Knockout Stage; Zenit, Dragons Draw

Wednesday saw two Group G contests in the UEFA Champions League.

At Saint Petersburg, Russia:

Hulk's equalizer in the 28th minute lifted Zenit Saint Petersburg to a 1-1 home draw with FC Porto.  Lucho Gonzalez scored for the Dragons in the 23rd minute.  Hulk had a chance to put the hosts ahead, but his penalty kick in the 52nd minute was saved by Porto goalkeeper Helton, as shown here.

At Madrid:

Miranda got the scoring started in the 11th minute as Atletico Madrid locked up a berth in the knockout stage with their 4-0 demolition of visiting Austria Vienna.  Here are the happy Matress Makers celebrating the Miranda goal.

Photos from ESPN FC website

GROUP G STANDINGS:

1. x-Atletico Madrid (GP: 4; GD: +10; PTS: 12)
2.    Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
3.    FC Porto (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4.    Austria Vienna (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 1)

x-Clinched Champions League knockout-stage berth

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