Wednesday, November 04, 2015

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Wins For Clubs Currently and Formerly Managed By Jose Mourinho; Maccabi Tel Aviv Eliminated

Two Wednesday Group G games were played in the UEFA Champions League.

At Haifa, Israel:
Porto on brink of last 16 after easing past Maccabi
Cristian Tello Herrera (19', that's him celebrating after scoring), Andre Andre (49'), and Miguel Layun (72') delivered the goals as FC Porto defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1 on the road, eliminating the Israeli club from the tournament.  The Dragons placed themselves, on the other hand, in good position to advance to the Champions League's knockout stage.

At London:
Willian hits late winner to give Chelsea lift
Willian (that's him celebrating) scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute as Chelsea defeated visiting Dynamo Kiev 2-1.

AFP/Getty Images photos


Group G Standings:

1.    FC Porto (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2.    Chelsea (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
3.    Dynamo Kiev (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
4. z-Maccabi Tel Aviv (GP: 4; GD: -10; PTS: 0)

z-Eliminated from tournament but still alive for berth in Europa League knockout stage

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