Tuesday, November 02, 2010

UCL Group C: Red Devils Eliminate Bursaspor; Valencia Top Rangers

Group C play in the UEFA Champions League continued with two games on Tuesday.

At Bursa, Turkey:

Manchester United goalscorers Gabriel Obertan and Darren Fletcher celebrate

Darren Fletcher (48'), Gabriel Obertan (73'), and Bebe (77') each scored once as Manchester United moved on the verge of advancing to the knockout stage with a 3-0 road win over Bursapor, eliminating the Turkish club from knockout stage contention.  Darren (right) and Gabriel (left) proved to be happy campers, as shown here.

Associated Press photo

At Valencia, Spain:

Roberto Soldado celebrates after scoring against Glasgow Ranger

Roberto Soldado scored twice (33', 71', he's pictured here) as Valencia defeated visiting Rangers 3-1.

Associated Press photo

GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Manchester United (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. Valencia (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
3. Rangers  (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
4. Bursaspor# (GP: 4; GD: -9; PTS: 0)

#Eliminated from contention for Champions League knockout stage, but still alive for a berth in the Round of 32 in the Europa League.

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