Wednesday, November 03, 2010

UCL Group G: Late Equalizer Gains Point ( And Knockout Stage Berth) For Galacticos; Auxerre Shock Ajax

Wednesday play in Group G of the UEFA Champions League.

At Auxerre, France:

Frederico Sammaritano (centre) is congratulated for his goal

Frederic Sammaritano (9', pictured here) and Steven Langil (84') each tallied once as AJ Auxerre knocked off visiting Ajax Amsterdam 2-1.

At Milan, Italy:

Pedro Leon celebrate his injury-time equaliser at San Siro

Pedro Leon's stoppage-time equalizer (90'+4, he's pictured here celebrating), along with an earlier goal from Gonzalo Hiquain (45'), enabled Real Madrid to gain a late 2-2 road draw with AC Milan, which clinched a berth in the knockout stage.  Filippo Inzaghi (68', 78') scored both of the Rossoneri's goals.

Both Photos from Getty Images

GROUP G STANDINGS:

1. Real Madrid* (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. AC Milan (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
3. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS; 4)
4. AJ Auxerre (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)

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