Wednesday, October 19, 2011

UEFA Champions League Group G: Zenit And Shaktar Battle To 2-2 Draw In Ukraine; Dragons Held To 1-1 Home Draw By APOEL

Group G play in the UEFA Champions League reached the midway point with two Wednesday matches.

At Donetsk, Ukraine:


Danny, Roman Shirokov


Zenit Saint Petersburg, with goals scored by Roman Shirokov (33', that's him, on the right, celebrating with Danny) and Viktor Fayzulin (60'), gained a 2-2 road draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.  The hosts' tallies came courtesy of Willian (15') and Luiz Adriano (45'+1).

At Porto, Portugal:


Porto draw keeps APOEL on top


Ailton scored at 19 minutes (that's him celebrating) as APOEL FC gained a 1-1 road draw with FC Porto.  Hulk scored for the Dragons in the 13th minute.


Getty Images photos

GROUP G STANDINGS:


1. APOEL FC (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS; 4)
3. FC Porto (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)

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