Tuesday, October 17, 2017

UEFA Champions League, Group F: Citizens, Shakhtar Post Tuesday Wins

Two games in Group F of the UEFA Champions League's group stage were contested on Tuesday.

At Manchester, England:



Raheem Sterling (9', shown here) and Gabriel Jesus (13') each scored once in the first quarterfinal-hour as Manchester City held off visiting Napoli 2-1.

Associated Press photo by Dave Thompson

At Rotterdam, Netherlands:

Bernard scored twice (24', 54') as Shakhtar Donetsk came from behind to upend Feyenoord Rotterdam 2-1 on the road.  Here's Shakhtar goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov making a big save late in the match to preserve the Ukrainian club's victory.

Associated Press photo by Peter Dejong

Group F Standings:

1. Manchester City (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Napoli (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Feyenoord Rotterdam (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 0)

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