Tuesday, November 25, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Roma and Horses Draw In Russia; Sergio Aguero Hat Trick Powers Citizens Past Stunned Bayern

Group-stage play in the UEFA Champions League resumed on Tuesday with eight games, two of them in Group E.

At Khimki, Russia:
Berezutski and CSKA foil Roma at the last
Vasili Berezutski's late equalizer (90'+3) enabled CSKA Moscow to salvage a 1-1 home draw with AS Roma.  Francesco Totti (that's him battling with the Horses' Aleskandrs Cauna, left) scored for the visiting Italian club in the 43rd minute.

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At Manchester, England:
Agüero grabs stunning win against ten-man Bayern
Sergio Aguero delivered a hat trick (PK-22', 85', 90'+1) as Manchester City came from behind to upend visiting Bayern Munich 3-2.  That's Sergio, celebrating his game winner with teammates.

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GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. xx-Bayern Munich (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 12)
2.      Manchester City (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
3.      AS Roma (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
4.      CSKA Moscow (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)

xx-Won Group E and clinched a berth in the knockout stage

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