Tuesday, October 02, 2018

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Ajax Gain Road Draw With Bayern; Eagles Knock Off AEK In Athens

Group-stage play in the UEFA Champions League resumed on Tuesday with eight games, two of them in Group E.

At Munich:
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Noussair Mazaoui's equalizer in the 22nd minute lifted Ajax Amsterdam to a 1-1 road draw with Bayern Munich.

Here's Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana celebrating after his club had gain their road draw.

Associated Press photo by Kerstin Joensson

Mats Julian Hummels scored for the hosts in the fourth minute.

At Athens:
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Alfa Semedo scored the winning goal in the 74th minute as SL Benfica (shown here celebrating after the game) defeated AEK Athens 3-2 on the road.

Associated Press photo by Thanassis Stavrakis

Group E Standings:

1. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
2. Bayern Munich (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. SL Benfica (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. AEK Athens (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)

NOTE:  Ajax Amsterdam scored a road goal in their 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

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