Wednesday, November 07, 2018

UEFA Champions League, Group H: Wednesday Win For Valencia; Red Devils Knock Off Juve In Turin

Action from Group H of the UEFA Champions League resumed on Wednesday with two games.

At Valencia, Spain:
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Santi Mina scored twice (14', 42') as Valencia defeated visiting BSC Young Boys 3-1.

Here's Young Boys' Roger Assale, center, celebrating after scoring what proved to be his now-eliminated team's only goal in the 37th minute.

Associated Press photo by Alberto Saiz

At Turin, Italy:
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Leonardo Bonucci's own goal in the 90th minute proved costly as Manchester United knocked off Juventus 2-1 on the road.

Here are Juve forward Paulo Dybala (left), Red Devils' midfielder Paul Pogba, and Juve midfielder Miralem Pjanic reacting to the own goal that propelled ManU to the victory on the road.

Associated Press photo by Antonio Calanni

Group H Standings:

1.    Juventus (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 9)
2.    Manchester United (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3.    Valencia (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. z-BSC Young Boys (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 1)

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

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