Two games were played in Group G of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
At Gelsenkirchen, Germany:
Five different goal scorers---John Terry (2'), Willian (29'), Jan Kirchoff (OG-44'), Didier Drogba (76', that's him celebrating at game's end), and Ramires (78')---each tallied once as Chelsea destroyed Schalke 5-0 on the road and clinched top spot in Group G.
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At Lisbon:
Carlos Mane (10'), Nani (35'), and Islam Slimani (65',that's him celebrating with teammates after scoring) each delivered a goal as Sporting CP climbed into second place in Group G following their 3-1 home win over NK Maribor, eliminating the Slovenian club from the tournament.
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GROUP G STANDINGS:
1. xx-Chelsea (GP: 5; GD: +12; PTS: 11)
2. Sporting CP (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. FC Schalke 04 (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
4. z-NK Maribor (GP: 5; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
xx-Won Group G and clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament but still alive for Europa League knockout-stage berth
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