Tuesday, November 24, 2009

UCL Group H: Gunners Advance To Sweet 16; Goose Eggs For Olympiacos And AZ


Group H action in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

At London:

Arsenal assured themselves of finishing atop the Group H
standings with their 2-0 home win over Standard Liege. Samir Nasri (35') and Denilson (45'+2, that's him celebrating) provided the scoring for the Gunners.

At Alkmaar,
Netherlands:

AZ Alkmaar were eliminated from Champions League contention after being held to a 0-0 home draw with Olympiacos, who are now one point away from clinching a berth in the knockout stage. AZ's Jeremain Lens (in the red jersey) is seen challenging for the ball.




Both Photos © Getty Images



GROUP H STANDINGS:

1. Arsenal** (GP: 5; GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. Olympiacos (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
3. Standard Liege (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. AZ Alkmaar# (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 3)

**Won Group H and advanced to the UEFA Champions League knockout stage
#Eliminated from Champions League contention but still alive for a berth in the knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League

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