Tuesday, September 18, 2018

UEFA Champions League Group D: Dragons Gain Road Draw With Royal Blues; Galatasaray Too Much For Lokomotiv Moscow

Group D action in the UEFA Champions League opened with two games on Tuesday.

At Istanbul, Turkey:
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Garry Rodriguez (9'), Eren Derdiyok (67'; that's him jumping for joy after scoring), and Selcuk Inan (PK-90'+4) each scored once as Galatasaray dominated visiting Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0.

Associated Press photo 

At Gelsenkirchen, Germany:
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Otavio's successful penalty kick in the 75th minute carried FC Porto to a 1-1 road draw with FC Schalke.

Breel Embolo scored for the Royal Blues in the 64th minute.

In a head vs. head sequence here, Dragons forward Jesus Corona (left) and Royal Blues defender Naldo battle for the ball.

Associated Press photo by Martin Meissner

Group D Standings:

1. Galatasaray (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. FC Porto (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. FC Schalke (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Lokomotiv Moscow (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

NOTE:  FC Porto scored a road goal in their 1-1 draw with FC Schalke.

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