Wednesday, September 28, 2011

UEFA Champions League Group G : Zenit Top Dragons; Road Draw Keeps APOEL FC On Top Of Group

Two games were played in Group G on Wednesday as UEFA Champions League action continued.


At Saint Petersburg, Russia:


Shirokov-inspired Zenit defeat ten-man Porto


Roman Shirokov scored twice (20' [above are players celebrating], 63') as Zenit Saint Petersburg defeated visiting FC Porto in come-from-behind fashion 3-1.


At Donetsk, Ukraine:


Stubborn APOEL frustrate Shakhtar


Jadson's goal at 64 minutes enabled Shakhtar Donetsk to salvage a 1-1 home draw with APOEL FC.  Ivan Trickovski had scored for the visiting Cypriot club in the 61st minute as the visitors maintained sole possession of the top spot in Group G.  Pictured here are Shakhtar's Willian taking on APOEL's Savvas Poursaitides.


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GROUP G STANDINGS:


1. APOEL FC (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. FC Porto (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)

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