Tuesday, November 04, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group A: Mattress Makers, Juve Grab Wins

Eight games were played on Tuesday as the second half of UEFA Champions League group-stage action commenced.  Two of the contests took place in Group A.

At Malmo, Sweden:
Clinical Atlético grind down Malmö ardour
Koke (30', that's him celebrating with teammates) and Raul Garcia (78') each scored a goal as Atletico Madrid blanked Malmo FF 2-0 on the road.  The Mattress Makers have blanked the Swedish club 7-0 in two games in Group A

At Turin, Italy:
Pogba caps Juventus recovery against Olympiacos
Roberto Jiminez Gago (OG-65') and Paul Pogba (66', that's him celebrating after scoring) each scored a goal roughly a minute apart as Juventus came from behind to upend visiting Olympiacos 3-2.

AFP/Getty Images photos

GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Atletico Madrid (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Olympiacos (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
3. Juventus (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
4. Malmo FF (GP: 4; GD: -7; PTS: 3)

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