Tuesday, October 20, 2015

UEFA Champions League, Group H: Zenit, Valencia (Thanks to Gent Boo-Boos) Register Tuesday Wins

Tuesday saw two games played in Group H of the UEFA Champions League.

At Saint Petersburg, Russia:
Hulk thunderbolt seals Lyon win for perfect Zenit
Hulk scored what proved to be the game winner in the 56th minute as Zenit Saint Petersburg defeated visiting Lyon 3-1.  That's him celebrating with teammate Axel Witsel.

At Valencia, Spain:

Own goals from Lasse Nielsen (15') and Stefan Mitrovic (72') lifted Valencia to a 2-1 home win over KAA Gent.  The hosts' Sofiane Feghouli is shown here celebrating his club's opening goal.

AFP/Getty Images photos

Group H Standings:

1. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Valencia (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Lyon (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
4. KAA Gent (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

NOTE:  Lyon scored a road goal in the group-stage-opening 1-1 draw with KAA Gent.

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