Wednesday, December 10, 2008

UEFA CL Group F: Bayern Top Lyon To Win Group; Fiorentina Lock Up UEFA Cup Berth

Wednesday play in Group F of the UEFA Champions League:

At Bucharest, Romania:

Alberto Gilardino's goal at 66 minutes was all the At needed as the Italian club defeated Steaua Bucharest on the road 1-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage of the UEFA Cup. Two of Alberto's teammates, Adrian Mutu and Felipe Mel
o battle with Steaua's Eugen Baciu for a high ball, as seen here. No NOT that highball.

At Lyon, France:

In a battle of clubs that will be playing in the UEFA Champions League's knockout rounds, first-half goals from Miroslav Klose (11', 37', he's seen here celebrating) and Franck Ribery (34') enabled Bayern Munich to hold off hosts Lyon 3-2 to win Group F.

FINAL GROUP F STANDINGS:

1. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 14)
2. Lyon (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
3. Fiorentina (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
4. Steaua Bucharest (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 1)

Bayern Munich and Lyon advanced to the UEFA Champions League knockout stage.
Fiorentina qualified for the UEFA Cup knockout stage.
Steaua Bucharest eliminated from European competition.


Both Photos © Getty Images

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