Wednesday, November 03, 2010

UCL Group F: Blues Reach Knockout Stage; Marseille Demolish And Eliminate Zilina

Wednesday play in Group F in the UEFA Champions League.

At London:
Branislav Ivanovic scored two goals as Chelsea routed Spartak

Branislav Ivanovic scored twice in the second half (66', 90', that's him celebrating) as Chelsea dominated visiting Spartak Moscow 4-1 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.

At Zilina, Slovakia:

Zilina goalkeeper Martin Dubravka suffered a torrid evening

Andre-Pierre Gignac's hat trick (12', 21', 54'), along with a double from Lucho Gonzalez (51', 63'), propelled Marseille to a 7-0 annihilation of MSK Zilina on the road.  Pictured here is Zilina goalkeeper Martin Dubravka having a horrific night as his club were eliminated from all European competitions.

Both photos from Getty Images

GROUP F STANDINGS:

1. Chelsea* (GP: 4; GD: +10; PTS: 12)
2. Spartak Moscow (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS; 6)
3. Marseille (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
4. MSK Zilina# (GP: 4; GD: -14; PTS: 0)

*Clinched berth in the knockout stage of the Champions League
#Eliminated from European competition

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