Wednesday, November 01, 2017

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Black Eagles Gain Road Draw With Monaco; Dragons Upend RB Leipzig

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

At Istanbul, Turkey:
Monaco's coach Leonardo Jardim waits for the start of the Champions League group G soccer match between Besiktas and Monaco at the Besiktas Park stadium in Istanbul, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Cenk Tuson's penalty kick in the 54th minute carried Besiktas to a 1-1 home draw with AS Monaco.  Rony Lopes scored for the visitors in the opening minute of first-half stoppage time.  Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim has that concerned look on his face as his club is now closing in on elimination from the tournament.

Associated Press photo by Lefteris Pitarakis

At Porto, Portugal:

Danilo Pereira scored the winning goal in the 61st minute as FC Porto defeated visiting RB Leipzig 3-1.  Here's a bunch of happy Dragons, celebrating after Hector Herrera scored the Portuguese club's first goal in the 13th minute.

Associated Press photo by Luis Vieira

Group G Standings:

1. Besiktas (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. FC Porto (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. RB Leipzig (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. AS Monaco (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)

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