Wednesday, October 23, 2013

UEFA Champions League, Group C: Zlatan Becomes One-Man Wrecking Crew For PSG; Eagles And Legend Battle To 1-1 Draw In Lisbon

Two games in Group C of the UEFA Champions League were contested on Wednesday.

At Brussels, Belgium:
Paris Saint-Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after winning against Anderlecht during their Champions League match at Constant Vanden Stock stadium in Brussels October 23, 2013 (Reuters)
A four-goal performance (17', 22', 36', 62', that's him celebrating) played a huge part in Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 road destruction of RSC Anderlecht.


At Lisbon, Portugal:
Benfica's Oscar Cardozo (R) tries to take the ball from Olympiakos' Jose Holebas after scoring a goal during their Champions League soccer match at Luz stadium in Lisbon October 23, 2013 (Reuters)
Oscar Cardozo's equalizer in the 83rd minute enabled SL Benfica to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Olympiacos.  Alejandro Dominguez scored for The Legend in the 29rh minute.  Here's Oscar trying to take the ball away from Olympiacos goalkeeper Jose Holebas.

Reuters photos

GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 3; GD: +11; GD: 9)
2. Olympicos (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. RSC Anderlecht (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)

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