Tuesday, November 24, 2015

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Chelsea, Porto, Dynamo Kiev Battle For Knockout-Stage Berths Heading Into Final Match Day; Maccabi Tel Aviv Out Of European Competition

Two games were played in Group G of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

At Porto, Portugal:

Andriy Yarmolenko (PK-35') and Derlis Gonzalez (64') each scored a goal as Dynamo Kiev knocked off FC Porto 2-0 on the road.  Here's the scoring twosome celebrating after Derlis' (left) insurance tally.

At Haifa, Israel:

Gary Cahill (that's him celebrating with Willian after scoring)got the scoring started in the 20th minute as Chelsea blasted Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 on the road and short-circuited the Israeli club's European adventure.  Willian scored himself in the 73rd minute for the Blues.

AFP/Getty Images photos

Group G Standings:

1.    FC Porto (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2.    Chelsea (GP: 5; GD: +8; PTS: 10)
3.    Dynamo Kiev (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. o-Maccabi Tel Aviv FC (GP: 5; GD: -14; PTS: 0)

o-Eliminated from European competition

NOTE: Porto defeated Chelsea 2-1 at home on September 29 in the first of two group-stage contests between the clubs.

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