Wednesday, November 07, 2012

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Bhoys Shock Visiting Barca; Eagles Blank Spartak Moscow

Wednesday saw two games played in Group G of the UEFA Champions League.

At Lisbon, Portugal:
Benfica's Oscar Cardozo (R) celebrates his goal against Spartak Moscow during their Champions League Group G



Oscar Cardozo (seen here celebrating) scored both goals (55', 69') in SL Benfica's 2-0 home blanking of Spartak Moscow.

At Glasgow, Scotland:
Celtic's Scottish striker Tony Watt (C) celebrates scoring during their UEFA Champions League Group G football match at Celtic Park in Glasgow

Tony Watt (that's him, center) scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute as Celtic, celebrating their 125th anniversary of their existance (which actually happened on Tuesday) held off visiting Barcelona 2-1, preventing the Catalans from clinching a berth in the knockout stage.

Photos from Yahoo-Eurosport website

GROUP G STANDINGS:

1. Barcelona (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Celtic (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Spartak Moscow (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)

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