Tuesday, October 02, 2018

UEFA Champions League, Group H: No CR7, No Problem For Juve; Bats Gain Scoreless Road Draw With Red Devils

Two games were contested on Tuesday in Group H of the UEFA Champions League.

At Turin, Italy:
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Paulo Dybala produced a hat trick (5', 33', 69') as Juventus overcame the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo by dominating visiting BSC Young Boys 3-0.

Here's Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri taking in the action from the sidelines.

Associated Press photo by Luca Bruno

At Manchester, England:
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Valencia gained a 0-0 road deadlock with Manchester United who are currently going through a subpar start to their domestic league campaign.

Here, we see the Red Devils' Romelu Lukaku (center) attempting a shot on goal against two Bats---defenders Ezequiel Garay (left) and Gabriel Paulista.

Associated Press photo by Jon Super

Group H Standings:

1. Juventus (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Manchester United (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Valencia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
4. BSC Young Boys (GP: 2; GD: -6; PTS: 0)

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