Wednesday, December 10, 2008

UEFA Champions League, MatchDay # 6, Group E: Despite Draw With AaB, Red Devils Win Group

Group stage play in the UEFA Champions League concluded Wednesday.

Group A:

At Manchester, England:

With goals from Carlos Tevez (3') and Wayne Rooney (52'), Manchester Uni
ted locked up first place in Group A as they salvaged a 2-2 home draw with UEFA Cup-bound Aalborg BK. Michael Jakobsen (31') and Jeppe Curth (45'+2, he's seen here celebrating) tallied for the visiting Danish club.

At Glasgow, Scotland:

Celtic wrapped up their European campaign with a 2-0 home win over UCL knockout stage-bound Villarreal. Shaun Maloney (14', he's seen here celebrating) and Aiden McGeady (45'+2) each scored once for the Bhoys.

FINAL GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. Manchester United (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 10)
2. Villarreal (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Aalborg BK (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 6)
4. Celtic FC (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)

Mancester United and Villarreal qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage.
Aalborg BK qualified for the UEFA Cup knockout stage.
Celtic eliminated from European competition.

Both Photos © Getty Images

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