UEFA Champions League, Group F: Citizens Advance To Knockout Stage; Hoffenheim Eliminated

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

At Sinsheim, Germany:

Ismaily (14') and Taison (15', 90'+2) produced the scoring that carried Shakhtar Donetsk to a 3-2 road victory over TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, knocking the German club out of the tournament.

Here, we see Hoffenheim defender Pavel Kaderabek (center) being challenged by Shakhtar defender Oleg Danchenko.

Associated Press photo by Michael Probst


At Decines-Charpieu, France:

Aymeric Laporte (62') and Sergio Aguero (83') each scored once as Manchester City gained a 2-2 road draw with Lyon, and a berth in the knockout stage.

Here's a look at ol' Sergio (center) bouncing the ball off his noggin.

EPA photo from BBC website

Group F Standings:

1. x-Manchester City (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 10)
2.    Lyon (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
3.    Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 5; GD: -8; PTS: 5)
4. z-TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 3)

x-Clinched berth in Champions League's knockout stage

z-Eliminated from Champions League but still alive for berth in Europa League knockout stage