Wednesday, November 07, 2018

UEFA Champions League, Group F: Citizens Bury Shakhtar; Lyon and Hoffenheim Draw In France

Action from Group F of the UEFA Champions League continued on Wednesday with two games.

At Decines-Charpieu, France:
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Andrej Kramaric (65') and Pavel Kaderabek (90'+2) each scored a second-half goal as ten-man 1899 Hoffenheim came back from down two goals to gain a 2-2 road draw with Lyon.

Nabil Fekir (20') and Tanguy Ndombele (28') delivered the hosts' goals.

Here's Lyon defender Ferland Mendy (right), shooting the ball past Hoffenheim's midfielder Kevin Vogt.

Associated Press photo by Laurent Cipriani

At Manchester City:
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Gabriel Jesus delivered a hat trick (PK-24', PK-72', 90'+2; he's seen here, on the left, celebrating after one of his goals) as Manchester City obliterated visiting Shakhtar Donetsk 6-0.

Associated Press photo by Rui Vieira

Group F Standings:

1. Manchester City (GP: 4; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. Lyon (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 4; GD: -9; PTS: 2)

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