Wednesday, December 09, 2015

UEFA Champions League, Group F: Gunners Blow Out Legend On Road And Advance To Knockout Stage; Bayern Blank Dinamo In Zagreb

Wednesday saw the end of Group F action in the UEFA Champions League with two contests.

At Zagreb, Croatia:
Lewandowski double gives Bayern victory at Dinamo
Robert Lewandowski (that's him celebrating) scored twice (61', 64') as Bayern Munich blanked punchless Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 on the road.

At Piraeus, Greece:

A natural hat trick from Oliver Giroud (29', 49', PK-67') propelled Arsenal to a 3-0 road domination of Olympiacos---and a berth in the knockout stage, relegating the hosts to the Europa League's Round of 32.  Here's Ollie (left), celebrating with Theo Walcott after converting his spot kick.

AFP/Getty Images photos

Final Group F Standings:

1. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +16; PTS: 15)
2. Arsenal (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Olympiacos (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 9)
4. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 6; GD: -11; PTS: 3)

Bayern Munich and Arsenal (who outscored Olympiacos 5-3 in the two games between the clubs) advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage. Olympiacos qualified for the Europa League's knockout stage.

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