At Vila das Aves, Portugal:
Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty kick in the 83rd minute for the only goal of the lone Monday Portuguese Liga contest as Sporting CP defeated Desportivo Aves 1-0 on the road.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Chalk Up Another Defeat For Parakeets
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Michel (PK-25') and Oscar Plano (90'+4) each scored once on Sunday as Real Valladolid blanked struggling Espanyol 2-0 on the road in Spanish Primera Division action.
Michel (PK-25') and Oscar Plano (90'+4) each scored once on Sunday as Real Valladolid blanked struggling Espanyol 2-0 on the road in Spanish Primera Division action.
Rosonerri Fall To Violets
At Milan, Italy:
Gaetano Castrovilli scored the winning goal in the 66th minute on Sunday as Fiorentina defeated AC Milan 3-1 on the road in Italian Serie A action.
Gaetano Castrovilli scored the winning goal in the 66th minute on Sunday as Fiorentina defeated AC Milan 3-1 on the road in Italian Serie A action.
MLS: CityZens Clinch East Crown Despite Defeat; Revs, RSL Clinch Playoff Berths; Fire, Impact, Lions Eliminated
12 games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Jozy Altidore (59') and Omar Gonzalez (80') each scored once as Toronto FC gained a 2-2 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
Aleksandar Katai (68') and Fabian Herbers (77') each scored once for the Fire, who were eliminated from playoff contention, and who played their final home game before returning to Soldier Field in Chicago next season.
At Cincinnati:
Benji Michel's late equalizer (90'+1) carried Orlando City to a 1-1 road draw with FC Cincinnati.
Allan Cruz scored for the hosts in the 40th minute.
The visiting Lions have now played five seasons in MLS and are still awaiting their first playoff appearance as they were eliminated from contention.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Youness Mokhtar (69') and Pedro Santos (73') each scored once as the Columbus Crew knocked off visiting Philadelphia 2-0, ending the Union's hopes of winning the Eastern Conference title.
At Montreal:
Bojan Krkic's 81st-minute equalizer lifted the Montreal Impact to a 1-1 home draw with Atlanta United.
Julian Gressel scored for the Five Stripes in the 53rd minute.
New England's victory over New York City eliminated the Impact from playoff contention.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Teal Bunbury (66') and Gustavo Bou (89') delivered the goals as the New England Revolution locked up the last remaining available Eastern Conference playoff berth by blanking visiting New York City 2-0.
Despite the defeat, the CityZens still locked up top spot in the Eastern Conference and a berth in next year's CONCACAF Champions League.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
The New York Red Bulls and visiting DC United battled to a 0-0 Atlantic Cup stalemate.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Jack Price (10'), Diego Rubio (45'+4), and Kei Kamara (72') each scored once as the Colorado Rapids kept their playoff hopes alive by dominating visiting FC Dallas 3-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Sebastian Blanco (29') and Dairon Asprilla (PK-85') each scored once to carry the ten-man Portland Timbers to a 2-2 road draw with nine-man Sporting Kansas City to maintain control of their playoff destiny.
Krisztian Nemeth (30') and Daniel Salloi (46') each scored once for the already-eliminated hosts.
At Carson, California:
Michaell Chirinos scored the winning goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as the Vancouver Whitecaps upset the playoff-bound Los Angeles Galaxy 4-3 on the road.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Carlos Vela tied Josef Martinez's single-season goals scored record with his 31st tally in the 70th minute as the Los Angeles Football Club gained a 1-1 road draw with Minnesota United.
Michael Boxall scored in the 75th minute for the Loons.
At Sandy, Utah:
Jefferson Savarino scored the game winner at 75 minutes as Real Salt Lake locked up a playoff berth following their 2-1 home victory over the Houston Dynamo.
At San Jose, California:
Jordan Morris scored the game winner at the death (90'+4) as the Seattle Sounders knocked off the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. y-New York City (GP: 33; GD: +20; PTS: 61)
2. x-Atlanta United FC (GP: 33; GD: +13; PTS: 55)
3. x-Philadelphia (GP: 33; GD: +9; PTS: 55)
4. x-DC United (GP: 33; GD: +4; PTS: 49)
5. x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 33; GD: +5; PTS: 48)
6. x-Toronto FC (GP: 33; GD: +4; PTS: 47)
7. x-New England (GP: 33; GD: -5; PTS: 45)
8. z-Chicago (GP: 33; GD: +5; PTS: 39)
9. z-Montreal (GP: 33; GD: -16; PTS: 38)
10. z-Columbus (GP: 33; GD: -7; PTS: 38)
11. z-Orlando City SC (GP: 33; GD: -5; PTS: 37)
12. z-FC Cincinnati (GP: 33; GD: -44; PTS: 23)
NOTES: With Atlanta United and Philadelphia level on points with 55, the Five Stripes have won more league games than the Union (17-16); with Montreal and Columbus level on points with 38, the Impact have won more league games than the Crew (11-10).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. s-Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 33; GD: +46; PTS: 69)
2. x-Minnesota United FC (GP: 33; GD: +10; PTS: 53)
3. x-Seattle (GP: 33; GD: +2; PTS: 53)
4. x-Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 33; GD: +1; PTS: 51)
5. x-Real Salt Lake (GP: 33; GD: +4; PTS: 50)
6. Portland (GP: 33; GD: +1; PTS: 46)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 33; GD: +2; PTS: 45)
8. San Jose (GP: 33; GD: -1; PTS: 44)
9. Colorado (GP: 33; GD: -3; PTS: 42)
10. z-Kansas City (GP: 33; GD: -12; PTS: 38)
11. z-Houston (GP: 33; GD: -12; PTS: 37)
12. z-Vancouver (GP: 33; GD: -21; PTS: 34)
NOTE: With Minnesota United and Seattle level on points (53) and wins (15), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+10, compared to the Sounders' +2).
s-Won Supporters' Shield and regular-season conference title and clinched berths in the MLS Cup Playoffs and 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
y-Won regular-season conference title and clinched berths in the MLS Cup Playoffs and 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
x-Clinched berth in MLS Cup Playoffs
z-Eliminated from playoff contention
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Jozy Altidore (59') and Omar Gonzalez (80') each scored once as Toronto FC gained a 2-2 road draw with the Chicago Fire.
Aleksandar Katai (68') and Fabian Herbers (77') each scored once for the Fire, who were eliminated from playoff contention, and who played their final home game before returning to Soldier Field in Chicago next season.
At Cincinnati:
Benji Michel's late equalizer (90'+1) carried Orlando City to a 1-1 road draw with FC Cincinnati.
Allan Cruz scored for the hosts in the 40th minute.
The visiting Lions have now played five seasons in MLS and are still awaiting their first playoff appearance as they were eliminated from contention.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Youness Mokhtar (69') and Pedro Santos (73') each scored once as the Columbus Crew knocked off visiting Philadelphia 2-0, ending the Union's hopes of winning the Eastern Conference title.
At Montreal:
Bojan Krkic's 81st-minute equalizer lifted the Montreal Impact to a 1-1 home draw with Atlanta United.
Julian Gressel scored for the Five Stripes in the 53rd minute.
New England's victory over New York City eliminated the Impact from playoff contention.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Teal Bunbury (66') and Gustavo Bou (89') delivered the goals as the New England Revolution locked up the last remaining available Eastern Conference playoff berth by blanking visiting New York City 2-0.
Despite the defeat, the CityZens still locked up top spot in the Eastern Conference and a berth in next year's CONCACAF Champions League.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
The New York Red Bulls and visiting DC United battled to a 0-0 Atlantic Cup stalemate.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Jack Price (10'), Diego Rubio (45'+4), and Kei Kamara (72') each scored once as the Colorado Rapids kept their playoff hopes alive by dominating visiting FC Dallas 3-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Sebastian Blanco (29') and Dairon Asprilla (PK-85') each scored once to carry the ten-man Portland Timbers to a 2-2 road draw with nine-man Sporting Kansas City to maintain control of their playoff destiny.
Krisztian Nemeth (30') and Daniel Salloi (46') each scored once for the already-eliminated hosts.
At Carson, California:
Michaell Chirinos scored the winning goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as the Vancouver Whitecaps upset the playoff-bound Los Angeles Galaxy 4-3 on the road.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Carlos Vela tied Josef Martinez's single-season goals scored record with his 31st tally in the 70th minute as the Los Angeles Football Club gained a 1-1 road draw with Minnesota United.
Michael Boxall scored in the 75th minute for the Loons.
At Sandy, Utah:
Jefferson Savarino scored the game winner at 75 minutes as Real Salt Lake locked up a playoff berth following their 2-1 home victory over the Houston Dynamo.
At San Jose, California:
Jordan Morris scored the game winner at the death (90'+4) as the Seattle Sounders knocked off the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 on the road.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. y-New York City (GP: 33; GD: +20; PTS: 61)
2. x-Atlanta United FC (GP: 33; GD: +13; PTS: 55)
3. x-Philadelphia (GP: 33; GD: +9; PTS: 55)
4. x-DC United (GP: 33; GD: +4; PTS: 49)
5. x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 33; GD: +5; PTS: 48)
6. x-Toronto FC (GP: 33; GD: +4; PTS: 47)
7. x-New England (GP: 33; GD: -5; PTS: 45)
8. z-Chicago (GP: 33; GD: +5; PTS: 39)
9. z-Montreal (GP: 33; GD: -16; PTS: 38)
10. z-Columbus (GP: 33; GD: -7; PTS: 38)
11. z-Orlando City SC (GP: 33; GD: -5; PTS: 37)
12. z-FC Cincinnati (GP: 33; GD: -44; PTS: 23)
NOTES: With Atlanta United and Philadelphia level on points with 55, the Five Stripes have won more league games than the Union (17-16); with Montreal and Columbus level on points with 38, the Impact have won more league games than the Crew (11-10).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. s-Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 33; GD: +46; PTS: 69)
2. x-Minnesota United FC (GP: 33; GD: +10; PTS: 53)
3. x-Seattle (GP: 33; GD: +2; PTS: 53)
4. x-Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 33; GD: +1; PTS: 51)
5. x-Real Salt Lake (GP: 33; GD: +4; PTS: 50)
6. Portland (GP: 33; GD: +1; PTS: 46)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 33; GD: +2; PTS: 45)
8. San Jose (GP: 33; GD: -1; PTS: 44)
9. Colorado (GP: 33; GD: -3; PTS: 42)
10. z-Kansas City (GP: 33; GD: -12; PTS: 38)
11. z-Houston (GP: 33; GD: -12; PTS: 37)
12. z-Vancouver (GP: 33; GD: -21; PTS: 34)
NOTE: With Minnesota United and Seattle level on points (53) and wins (15), the Loons have the superior goal differential (+10, compared to the Sounders' +2).
s-Won Supporters' Shield and regular-season conference title and clinched berths in the MLS Cup Playoffs and 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
y-Won regular-season conference title and clinched berths in the MLS Cup Playoffs and 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
x-Clinched berth in MLS Cup Playoffs
z-Eliminated from playoff contention
CAF Champions League: AS Vita, USM Alger, TP Mazembe Advance To Group Stage
Eight games were contested on Sunday as the first round of the CAF Champions League continued.
At Conakry, Guinea:
After Horoya blanked visiting JS Kabylie 2-0 in regulation of game two to square this series at 2-2 on aggregate, and with overtime dispensed with, Toufik Addadi, Juba Oukaci, Amir Belaili, Toufik Zeghdane, and Mohamed Bencherifa converted their spot kicks as the Algerian club took the penalty-kick shootout 5-3.
At Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Merveille Kikasa's successfully-converted penalty kick in the 45th minute produced the game's--------and series'--------only goal as AS Vita Club defeated visiting ASC Kara 1-0 in both game two and on aggregate for the series to advance to the group stage.
At Omdurman, Sudan:
Mohamed Eldai scored the only goal of both the match and series in the 48th minute as Al-Halil defeated visiting ASC Kara 1-0 in game two and on aggregate in the series.
At Kasarani, Kenya:
Aymen Mahious scored twice (4', 16') as USM Alger blanked Gor Mahia 2-0 on the road in game two and knocked out the Kenyan club 6-1 on aggregate.
At Monastir, Tunisia:
Etoile du Sahel overcame their 2-0 series-opening defeat by dominating visiting Asante Kotoko 3-0 in game two and won their series 3-2 on aggregate.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Mohamed Nahiri (PK-13'), Ismail El Haddad (25'), Ayman El Hassouni (26'), and Ayoub Kaabi (38') each scored once as Wydad Casablanca demolished visiting FC Nouadhibou 4-0 in game two and dispatched the Mauritanian club 6-1 on aggregate.
At Luanda, Angola:
Despite dropping a game-two 1-0 home decision to Green Eagles, the August 1st Club, with the aggregate score at 2-2, eliminated the Zambian club on away goals.
At Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Christian Koffi scored twice (10', PK-60') as TP Mazembe dominated visiting Fosa Juniors 3-1 in game two and won the series by that score on aggregate.
At Conakry, Guinea:
After Horoya blanked visiting JS Kabylie 2-0 in regulation of game two to square this series at 2-2 on aggregate, and with overtime dispensed with, Toufik Addadi, Juba Oukaci, Amir Belaili, Toufik Zeghdane, and Mohamed Bencherifa converted their spot kicks as the Algerian club took the penalty-kick shootout 5-3.
At Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Merveille Kikasa's successfully-converted penalty kick in the 45th minute produced the game's--------and series'--------only goal as AS Vita Club defeated visiting ASC Kara 1-0 in both game two and on aggregate for the series to advance to the group stage.
At Omdurman, Sudan:
Mohamed Eldai scored the only goal of both the match and series in the 48th minute as Al-Halil defeated visiting ASC Kara 1-0 in game two and on aggregate in the series.
At Kasarani, Kenya:
Aymen Mahious scored twice (4', 16') as USM Alger blanked Gor Mahia 2-0 on the road in game two and knocked out the Kenyan club 6-1 on aggregate.
At Monastir, Tunisia:
Etoile du Sahel overcame their 2-0 series-opening defeat by dominating visiting Asante Kotoko 3-0 in game two and won their series 3-2 on aggregate.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Mohamed Nahiri (PK-13'), Ismail El Haddad (25'), Ayman El Hassouni (26'), and Ayoub Kaabi (38') each scored once as Wydad Casablanca demolished visiting FC Nouadhibou 4-0 in game two and dispatched the Mauritanian club 6-1 on aggregate.
At Luanda, Angola:
Despite dropping a game-two 1-0 home decision to Green Eagles, the August 1st Club, with the aggregate score at 2-2, eliminated the Zambian club on away goals.
At Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Christian Koffi scored twice (10', PK-60') as TP Mazembe dominated visiting Fosa Juniors 3-1 in game two and won the series by that score on aggregate.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly, Raja Casablanca, ZESCO United, Platinum Advance To Group Stage
Four games were contested on Saturday as the first round of the CAF Champions League continued.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Mouhcine Moutouali's goal in the eighth minute was good enough as Raja Casablanca gained a 1-1 game-two home draw with Al-Nasr and ousted the Libyan club 4-2 on aggregate.
At Cairo, Egypt:
Aliou Dieng (8'), Oluwafemi Ajayi (49'), Hussein Shahat (55'), and Salah Mohsen (86') each scored once as Al-Ahly demolished visiting Cano Sport 4-0 in game two and won their series with the club from Equatorial Guinea 6-0 on aggregate.
At Ndola, Zambia:
Abdulaziz Makame's own goal in the 78th minute proved costly as ZESCO United defeated visiting Young Africans 2-1 in game two and won their series 3-2 on aggregate.
At Beira, Mozambique:
Rodwell Chinyengetere's hat trick (52', 89', PK-90'+4) enabled FC Platinum to double up UD Songo 4-2 on the road in game two and win their series 5-2 on aggregate.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Mouhcine Moutouali's goal in the eighth minute was good enough as Raja Casablanca gained a 1-1 game-two home draw with Al-Nasr and ousted the Libyan club 4-2 on aggregate.
At Cairo, Egypt:
Aliou Dieng (8'), Oluwafemi Ajayi (49'), Hussein Shahat (55'), and Salah Mohsen (86') each scored once as Al-Ahly demolished visiting Cano Sport 4-0 in game two and won their series with the club from Equatorial Guinea 6-0 on aggregate.
At Ndola, Zambia:
Abdulaziz Makame's own goal in the 78th minute proved costly as ZESCO United defeated visiting Young Africans 2-1 in game two and won their series 3-2 on aggregate.
At Beira, Mozambique:
Rodwell Chinyengetere's hat trick (52', 89', PK-90'+4) enabled FC Platinum to double up UD Songo 4-2 on the road in game two and win their series 5-2 on aggregate.
Red Bulls Revert To Dominating Winning Form
At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:
Sekou Koita scored twice (43', 79') as FC Red Bull Salzburg reverted to their dominating Austrian Bundesliga form on Saturday by delivering a 4-1 beat-down on visiting Austria Vienna.
Sekou Koita scored twice (43', 79') as FC Red Bull Salzburg reverted to their dominating Austrian Bundesliga form on Saturday by delivering a 4-1 beat-down on visiting Austria Vienna.
Lopsided Victory For Monaco
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Wissam Ben Yedder (26'), Islam Slimani (PK-62'), Gelson Martins (73'), and Keita Balde Diao (90') each scored once on Saturday as AS Monaco won their second straight French Ligue 1 game, 4-1 at home at Brest's expense.
Wissam Ben Yedder (26'), Islam Slimani (PK-62'), Gelson Martins (73'), and Keita Balde Diao (90') each scored once on Saturday as AS Monaco won their second straight French Ligue 1 game, 4-1 at home at Brest's expense.
Home Win For Ajax
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Lisandro Martinez (76') and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (79') each scored a goal three minutes apart in the final quarter-hour on Saturday as Ajax Amsterdam blanked visiting FC Groningen 2-0 in Dutch Eredivisie action.
Lisandro Martinez (76') and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (79') each scored a goal three minutes apart in the final quarter-hour on Saturday as Ajax Amsterdam blanked visiting FC Groningen 2-0 in Dutch Eredivisie action.
Bayern Hang On For Tough Road Victory Over Hapless Paderborn
At Paderborn, Germany:
Robert Lewandowski scored the game winner in the 79th minute on Saturday as Bayern Munich held on for a 3-2 German Bundesliga road victory over SC Paderborn (who have one draw against five losses in six league contests).
Robert Lewandowski scored the game winner in the 79th minute on Saturday as Bayern Munich held on for a 3-2 German Bundesliga road victory over SC Paderborn (who have one draw against five losses in six league contests).
Wolves Blank Hornets For First Premier League Victory
At Wolverhampton, England:
Matt Doherty (18') and Daryl Janmaat (OG-61') each scored once on Saturday as Wolverhampton Wanderers blanked visiting Watford 2-0 for their first English Premier League victory of the season, leaving the Hornets as the English top flight's last remaining winless club.
Matt Doherty (18') and Daryl Janmaat (OG-61') each scored once on Saturday as Wolverhampton Wanderers blanked visiting Watford 2-0 for their first English Premier League victory of the season, leaving the Hornets as the English top flight's last remaining winless club.
Friday, September 27, 2019
CAF Champions League: Petro de Luanda, Mamelodi Sundowns, ES Tunis Advance To Group Stage
The second half of the first round of the CAF Champions League opened on Friday with three games.
At Kampala, Uganda:
By gaining a 1-1 game-two road draw with KCCA, Angola's Petro de Luanda, with the aggregate score also at 1-1, advanced to the group stage on away goals.
At Pretoria, South Africa:
Mamelodi Sundowns nuked visiting Cote d'Or 11-1 in game two and finished off the club from Seychelles 16-1 on aggregate.
At Rades, Tunisia:
Esperance de Tunis defeated visiting Elect-Sport 2-1 in game two and ousted the club from Chad 3-2 on aggregate.
At Kampala, Uganda:
By gaining a 1-1 game-two road draw with KCCA, Angola's Petro de Luanda, with the aggregate score also at 1-1, advanced to the group stage on away goals.
At Pretoria, South Africa:
Mamelodi Sundowns nuked visiting Cote d'Or 11-1 in game two and finished off the club from Seychelles 16-1 on aggregate.
At Rades, Tunisia:
Esperance de Tunis defeated visiting Elect-Sport 2-1 in game two and ousted the club from Chad 3-2 on aggregate.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
CONCACAF League: 2-0 Series-Opening Home Wins For Alianza, Olimpia
The CONCACAF League's quarterfinal round reached its' midway point on Thursday with two games.
At San Salvador, El Salvador:
Raul Penaranda (16') and Marvin Monterrosa (68') each scored once as Alianza blanked visiting San Carlos 2-0 in their series opener.
At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:
Leonardo Garrido (1') and Ever Alvarado (5') each scored once in the opening five minutes as CD Olimpia opened their series by blanking Comunicaciones 2-0.
At San Salvador, El Salvador:
Raul Penaranda (16') and Marvin Monterrosa (68') each scored once as Alianza blanked visiting San Carlos 2-0 in their series opener.
At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:
Leonardo Garrido (1') and Ever Alvarado (5') each scored once in the opening five minutes as CD Olimpia opened their series by blanking Comunicaciones 2-0.
Road Draw For Parakeets
At Vigo, Spain:
Santiago Mina Lorenzo's equalizer at the death (90'+5) carried Celta de Vigo to a 1-1 Thursday Spanish Primera Division home draw with Espanyol.
Adria Pedrosa scored in the 48th minute for the struggling Parakeets.
Santiago Mina Lorenzo's equalizer at the death (90'+5) carried Celta de Vigo to a 1-1 Thursday Spanish Primera Division home draw with Espanyol.
Adria Pedrosa scored in the 48th minute for the struggling Parakeets.
Rossoneri Fall On Road To Torino
At Turin, Italy:
Andrea Belotti scored a pair of goals four minutes apart (72', 76') as Torino came from behind to upend visiting AC Milan 2-1 in Thursday Italian Serie A action.
Andrea Belotti scored a pair of goals four minutes apart (72', 76') as Torino came from behind to upend visiting AC Milan 2-1 in Thursday Italian Serie A action.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
IMPACT TAKE PK SHOOTOUT FOR CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BERTH
At Toronto:
After Toronto FC took game two of the Canadian Championship Final 1-0 at home to square the series at 1-1 on aggregate, and with overtime dispensed with, Bojan Krkic Perez, Daniel Lovitz, and Rudy Camacho all converted their spot kicks as the visiting Montreal Impact beat the Reds in the penalty-kick shootout 3-1 to claim their first CC title---and first CONCACAF Champions League berth---since 2014.
After Toronto FC took game two of the Canadian Championship Final 1-0 at home to square the series at 1-1 on aggregate, and with overtime dispensed with, Bojan Krkic Perez, Daniel Lovitz, and Rudy Camacho all converted their spot kicks as the visiting Montreal Impact beat the Reds in the penalty-kick shootout 3-1 to claim their first CC title---and first CONCACAF Champions League berth---since 2014.
CONCACAF League: Motagua Blank Waterhouse In Jamaica To Open Quarterfinal Series
At Kingston, Jamaica:
Marcelo Pereira (66') and Kevin Lopez (71') each scored a second-half goal on Wednesday as Motagua blanked Waterhouse 2-0 on the road in the opening contest of a two-game series in the CONCACAF League's quarterfinal round.
Marcelo Pereira (66') and Kevin Lopez (71') each scored a second-half goal on Wednesday as Motagua blanked Waterhouse 2-0 on the road in the opening contest of a two-game series in the CONCACAF League's quarterfinal round.
MLS: LAFC Wrap Up Supporters Sheild; Galaxy, Loons, Sounders Lock Up Playoff Berths; Crew, SKC, Dynamo Eliminated
Six games were contested in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.
At New York:
Alexandru Mitritra produced a natural first-half hat trick (14', 23', 34') as New York City dominated visiting Atlanta United 4-1.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Ozzie Alonso (70') and Hassani Dotson (90') each scored once as Minnesota United locked up their first-ever playoff berth by overcoming visiting Sporting Kansas City 2-1 as the guests will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010, when they were still known as the Kansas City Wizards.
At Sandy, Utah:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the game winner in the 80th minute as the Los Angeles Galaxy held off Real Salt Lake 2-1 on the road to punch their ticket to the MLS Cup Playoffs.
At Los Angeles:
Carlos Vela (PK-23'), Diego Rossi (70'), and Eduard Atuesta (82') each scored a goal as the Los Angeles Football Club defeated the visiting Houston Dynamo to win the Supporters' Shield for the best record in MLS, the first major trophy in the club's two-year history.
The Dynamo were eliminated from playoff contention with the defeat.
At Portland, Oregon:
Gustavo Bou (87') and Carles Gil (PK-90'+7) each scored once in the waning minutes as the New England Revolution came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with the Portland Timbers, eliminating the Columbus Crew from playoff contention in the process.
Jeremy Ebobisse scored both goals (49', 81') for the Timbers.
At San Jose, California:
Alejandro Bedoya (70') and Kacper Przybylko (76') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union upended the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 on the road.
One other consequence of the Wednesday results was that the Seattle Sounders qualified for the playoffs for the eleventh straight season.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. x-New York City FC (GP: 32; GD: +22; PTS: 61)'
2. x-Philadelphia (GP: 32; GD: +11; PTS: 55)
3. x-Atlanta United FC (GP: 32; GD: +13; GD: 54)
4. x-DC United (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 48)
5. x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 47)
6. x-Toronto FC (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 46)
7. New England (GP: 32; GD: -7; PTS: 42)
8. Chicago (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 38)
9. Montreal (GP: 32; GD: -16; PTS: 37)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 32; GD: -5; PTS: 36)
11. z-Columbus (GP: 32; GD: -9; PTS: 35)
12. z-FC Cincinnati (GP: 32; GD: -44; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. s-Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 32; GD: +46; PTS: 68)
2. x-Minnesota United FC (GP: 32; GD: +10; PTS: 52)
3. x-Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 32; GD: +2; PTS: 51)
4. x-Seattle (GP: 32; GD: +1; PTS: 50)
5. Real Salt Lake (GP: 32; GD: +3; PTS: 47)
6. Portland (GP: 32; GD: +1; PTS: 45)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 45)
8. San Jose (GP: 32; GD: 0; PTS: 44)
9. Colorado (GP: 32; GT: -6; PTS: 39)
10. z-Houston (GP: 32; GD: -11; PTS: 37)
11. z-Kansas City (GP: 32; GD: -12; PTS: 37)
12. z-Vancouver (GP: 32; GD: -22; PTS: 31)
NOTES: With Portland and FC Dallas level on points with 45, the Timbers have won more league games than the Hoops (13-12); with Houston and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 37, the Dynamo have won more league games than SKC (11-10).
s-Won supporters shield for highest point total in MLS, clinched berths in MLS Cup Playoffs and 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
x-Clinched berth in MLS Cup Playoffs
z-Eliminated from playoff contention
At New York:
Alexandru Mitritra produced a natural first-half hat trick (14', 23', 34') as New York City dominated visiting Atlanta United 4-1.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Ozzie Alonso (70') and Hassani Dotson (90') each scored once as Minnesota United locked up their first-ever playoff berth by overcoming visiting Sporting Kansas City 2-1 as the guests will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010, when they were still known as the Kansas City Wizards.
At Sandy, Utah:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the game winner in the 80th minute as the Los Angeles Galaxy held off Real Salt Lake 2-1 on the road to punch their ticket to the MLS Cup Playoffs.
At Los Angeles:
Carlos Vela (PK-23'), Diego Rossi (70'), and Eduard Atuesta (82') each scored a goal as the Los Angeles Football Club defeated the visiting Houston Dynamo to win the Supporters' Shield for the best record in MLS, the first major trophy in the club's two-year history.
The Dynamo were eliminated from playoff contention with the defeat.
At Portland, Oregon:
Gustavo Bou (87') and Carles Gil (PK-90'+7) each scored once in the waning minutes as the New England Revolution came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with the Portland Timbers, eliminating the Columbus Crew from playoff contention in the process.
Jeremy Ebobisse scored both goals (49', 81') for the Timbers.
At San Jose, California:
Alejandro Bedoya (70') and Kacper Przybylko (76') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union upended the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 on the road.
One other consequence of the Wednesday results was that the Seattle Sounders qualified for the playoffs for the eleventh straight season.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. x-New York City FC (GP: 32; GD: +22; PTS: 61)'
2. x-Philadelphia (GP: 32; GD: +11; PTS: 55)
3. x-Atlanta United FC (GP: 32; GD: +13; GD: 54)
4. x-DC United (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 48)
5. x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 47)
6. x-Toronto FC (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 46)
7. New England (GP: 32; GD: -7; PTS: 42)
8. Chicago (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 38)
9. Montreal (GP: 32; GD: -16; PTS: 37)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 32; GD: -5; PTS: 36)
11. z-Columbus (GP: 32; GD: -9; PTS: 35)
12. z-FC Cincinnati (GP: 32; GD: -44; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. s-Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 32; GD: +46; PTS: 68)
2. x-Minnesota United FC (GP: 32; GD: +10; PTS: 52)
3. x-Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 32; GD: +2; PTS: 51)
4. x-Seattle (GP: 32; GD: +1; PTS: 50)
5. Real Salt Lake (GP: 32; GD: +3; PTS: 47)
6. Portland (GP: 32; GD: +1; PTS: 45)
7. FC Dallas (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 45)
8. San Jose (GP: 32; GD: 0; PTS: 44)
9. Colorado (GP: 32; GT: -6; PTS: 39)
10. z-Houston (GP: 32; GD: -11; PTS: 37)
11. z-Kansas City (GP: 32; GD: -12; PTS: 37)
12. z-Vancouver (GP: 32; GD: -22; PTS: 31)
NOTES: With Portland and FC Dallas level on points with 45, the Timbers have won more league games than the Hoops (13-12); with Houston and Sporting Kansas City level on points with 37, the Dynamo have won more league games than SKC (11-10).
s-Won supporters shield for highest point total in MLS, clinched berths in MLS Cup Playoffs and 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
x-Clinched berth in MLS Cup Playoffs
z-Eliminated from playoff contention
Ajax Way Too Much For Fortuna Sittard
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Quincy Promes delivered a hat trick (50', 68', 83') as Ajax Amsterdam erupted for five second-half goals on Wednesday as they destroyed visiting Fortuna Sittard 5-0 in Dutch Eredivisie action.
Quincy Promes delivered a hat trick (50', 68', 83') as Ajax Amsterdam erupted for five second-half goals on Wednesday as they destroyed visiting Fortuna Sittard 5-0 in Dutch Eredivisie action.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
CONCACAF League: Johan Venegas' Hat Trick Sends Saprissa Past Independiente In Quarterfinal Series Opener
At Tibas, Costa Rica:
In Tuesday's opening contest of the CONCACAF League's quarterfinal round, Johan Venegas produced a hat trick (17', 45'+1, 90'+2) as Deportivo Saprissa defeated visiting Independiente 3-2 in their series opener.
In Tuesday's opening contest of the CONCACAF League's quarterfinal round, Johan Venegas produced a hat trick (17', 45'+1, 90'+2) as Deportivo Saprissa defeated visiting Independiente 3-2 in their series opener.
Nice Win For Monaco
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Aleksandr Golovin scored twice (29', 74') on Tuesday as AS Monaco defeated visiting Nice 3-1 for their first French Ligue 1 victory of the season.
Aleksandr Golovin scored twice (29', 74') on Tuesday as AS Monaco defeated visiting Nice 3-1 for their first French Ligue 1 victory of the season.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Lions Sunk Late At Home
At Lisbon:
Sebastian Coates' own goal in the 88th minute proved costly for Sporting CP on Monday as the Lions fell at home to FC Famalicao 2-1 in Portuguese Liga action.
Sebastian Coates' own goal in the 88th minute proved costly for Sporting CP on Monday as the Lions fell at home to FC Famalicao 2-1 in Portuguese Liga action.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Red Bulls Settle For Road Draw With LASK
At Pasching, Austria:
Patson Daka scored twice (32', 90') as FC Red Bull Salzburg came back from down two goals to gain a 2-2 Sunday Austrian Bundesliga road draw with LASK.
Thomas Goiginger (4') and Dominik Frieser (18') each scored once for the hosts.
Patson Daka scored twice (32', 90') as FC Red Bull Salzburg came back from down two goals to gain a 2-2 Sunday Austrian Bundesliga road draw with LASK.
Thomas Goiginger (4') and Dominik Frieser (18') each scored once for the hosts.
Ajax Settle For Road Draw With PSV
At Eindhoven, Netherlands:
Donyell Malen's equalizer in the 77th minute lifted PSV Eindhoven to a 1-1 Sunday home Dutch Eredivisie draw with Ajax Amsterdam.
Quincy Promes scored for the visitors in the 63rd minute.
Donyell Malen's equalizer in the 77th minute lifted PSV Eindhoven to a 1-1 Sunday home Dutch Eredivisie draw with Ajax Amsterdam.
Quincy Promes scored for the visitors in the 63rd minute.
More Woe For Parakeets
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Willian Jose scored twice (18', 34') as Real Sociedad held off Espanyol 3-1 on the road in Sunday Spanish Primera Division action.
Willian Jose scored twice (18', 34') as Real Sociedad held off Espanyol 3-1 on the road in Sunday Spanish Primera Division action.
Wolves Gain Road Draw With Eagles
At London:
In Sunday English Premier League action, Diogo Jota's equalizer at the death (90'+5) carried Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 1-1 road draw with Crystal Palace.
Leander Dendocker's own goal in the 46th minute put the Eagles on the scoreboard.
In Sunday English Premier League action, Diogo Jota's equalizer at the death (90'+5) carried Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 1-1 road draw with Crystal Palace.
Leander Dendocker's own goal in the 46th minute put the Eagles on the scoreboard.
MLS: Red Bulls, DC Gather Sunday 2-0 Home Wins
Four games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Portland, Oregon:
The Portland Timbers and visiting Minnesota United battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Frisco, Texas:
Zdenek Ondrasek's equalizer in the 66th minute carried FC Dallas to a 1-1 home draw with New York City.
Valentine Castellanos scored in the opening minute for the guests.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Tom Barlow (32') and Daniel Royer (90'+6) each scored once as the New York Red Bulls blanked the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0.
At Washington:
Lucas Rodriguez (14') and Frederic Brillant (54') each scored a goal as DC United shut out the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. x-New York City FC (GP: 31; GD: +19; PTS: 58)
2. x-Atlanta United FC (GP: 31; GD: +16; PTS: 54)
3. x-Philadelphia (GP: 31; GD: +10; PTS: 52)
4. x-DC United (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 48)
5. x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 47)
6. x-Toronto FC (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 46)
7. New England (GP: 31; GD: -7; PTS: 41)
8. Chicago (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 38)
9. Montreal (GP: 32; GD: -16; PTS: 37)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 32; GD: -5; PTS: 36)
11. Columbus (PG: 32; GD: -9; PTS: 35)
12. z-FC Cincinnati (GP: 32; GD: -44; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. y-Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 31; GD: +44; PTS: 65)
2. Seattle (GP: 32; GD: +1; PTS: 50)
3. Minnesota United FC (GP: 31; GD: +9; PTS: 49)
4. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 31; GD: +1; PTS: 48)
5. Real Salt Lake (GP: 31; GD: +4; PTS: 47)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 45)
7. San Jose (GP: 31; GD: +1; PTS: 44)
8. Portland (GP: 31; GD: +1; PTS: 44)
9. Colorado (GP: 32; GD: -6; PTS: 39)
10. Houston (GP: 31; GD: -9; PTS: 37)
11. Kansas City (GP: 31; GD: -11; PTS: 37)
12. z-Vancouver (GP: 32; GD: -22; PTS: 31)
NOTE: With San Jose and Portland level on points (44), wins (13), and goal differential (+1), the Earthquakes have scored more total goals in league play than the Timbers (50-45).
At Portland, Oregon:
The Portland Timbers and visiting Minnesota United battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Frisco, Texas:
Zdenek Ondrasek's equalizer in the 66th minute carried FC Dallas to a 1-1 home draw with New York City.
Valentine Castellanos scored in the opening minute for the guests.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Tom Barlow (32') and Daniel Royer (90'+6) each scored once as the New York Red Bulls blanked the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0.
At Washington:
Lucas Rodriguez (14') and Frederic Brillant (54') each scored a goal as DC United shut out the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. x-New York City FC (GP: 31; GD: +19; PTS: 58)
2. x-Atlanta United FC (GP: 31; GD: +16; PTS: 54)
3. x-Philadelphia (GP: 31; GD: +10; PTS: 52)
4. x-DC United (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 48)
5. x-New York Red Bulls (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 47)
6. x-Toronto FC (GP: 32; GD: +4; PTS: 46)
7. New England (GP: 31; GD: -7; PTS: 41)
8. Chicago (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 38)
9. Montreal (GP: 32; GD: -16; PTS: 37)
10. Orlando City SC (GP: 32; GD: -5; PTS: 36)
11. Columbus (PG: 32; GD: -9; PTS: 35)
12. z-FC Cincinnati (GP: 32; GD: -44; PTS: 22)
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. y-Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 31; GD: +44; PTS: 65)
2. Seattle (GP: 32; GD: +1; PTS: 50)
3. Minnesota United FC (GP: 31; GD: +9; PTS: 49)
4. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 31; GD: +1; PTS: 48)
5. Real Salt Lake (GP: 31; GD: +4; PTS: 47)
6. FC Dallas (GP: 32; GD: +5; PTS: 45)
7. San Jose (GP: 31; GD: +1; PTS: 44)
8. Portland (GP: 31; GD: +1; PTS: 44)
9. Colorado (GP: 32; GD: -6; PTS: 39)
10. Houston (GP: 31; GD: -9; PTS: 37)
11. Kansas City (GP: 31; GD: -11; PTS: 37)
12. z-Vancouver (GP: 32; GD: -22; PTS: 31)
NOTE: With San Jose and Portland level on points (44), wins (13), and goal differential (+1), the Earthquakes have scored more total goals in league play than the Timbers (50-45).
Saturday, September 21, 2019
MLS: Five Stripes, Dynamo, Rapids, Galaxy Win On Saturday; DC, Reds, Red Bulls Clinch Playoff Berths
Eight games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Atlanta:
Justin Meram (4'), Emerson Hyndman (90'), and Gonzalo Martinez (90'+2) each scored once as Atlanta United---despite losing Josef Martinez to a 79th-minute knee injury as his MLS-record string of 15 straight games with a goal came to an end---defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Fredy Montero's late equalizer (90'+4) lifted the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 home draw with Columbus.
Gyasi Zardes scored for the visiting Crew in the 18th minute.
At Cincinnati:
FC Cincinnati and the visiting Chicago Fire battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Real Salt Lake and the home-standing New England Revolution saw their contest conclude in a 0-0 deadlock as both clubs are battling for playoff berths.
At Houston:
Alberth Elis and Christian Ramirez both scored in the 70th minute as the Houston Dynamo upended visiting Orlando City 2-1.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Diego Rubio haunted his former club with the game-winning goal in the 76th minute as the Colorado Rapids knocked off Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on the road to keep their flickering playoff chances alive.
At Carson, California:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (31') and Uriel Antuna (50') provided the scoring as the Los Angeles Galaxy topped the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At Los Angeles:
Carlos Vela's successfully-converted penalty kick at the death (90'+5) lifted the Los Angeles Football Club to a 1-1 home draw with Toronto FC.
Tsubasa Endoh scored in the 19th minute for the visiting Reds, who locked up a playoff berth after a one-year absence.
As a result of Saturday's action, DC United and the New York Red Bulls, along with Toronto FC, clinched MLS Cup Playoff berths.
At Atlanta:
Justin Meram (4'), Emerson Hyndman (90'), and Gonzalo Martinez (90'+2) each scored once as Atlanta United---despite losing Josef Martinez to a 79th-minute knee injury as his MLS-record string of 15 straight games with a goal came to an end---defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Fredy Montero's late equalizer (90'+4) lifted the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 home draw with Columbus.
Gyasi Zardes scored for the visiting Crew in the 18th minute.
At Cincinnati:
FC Cincinnati and the visiting Chicago Fire battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Real Salt Lake and the home-standing New England Revolution saw their contest conclude in a 0-0 deadlock as both clubs are battling for playoff berths.
At Houston:
Alberth Elis and Christian Ramirez both scored in the 70th minute as the Houston Dynamo upended visiting Orlando City 2-1.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Diego Rubio haunted his former club with the game-winning goal in the 76th minute as the Colorado Rapids knocked off Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on the road to keep their flickering playoff chances alive.
At Carson, California:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (31') and Uriel Antuna (50') provided the scoring as the Los Angeles Galaxy topped the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At Los Angeles:
Carlos Vela's successfully-converted penalty kick at the death (90'+5) lifted the Los Angeles Football Club to a 1-1 home draw with Toronto FC.
Tsubasa Endoh scored in the 19th minute for the visiting Reds, who locked up a playoff berth after a one-year absence.
As a result of Saturday's action, DC United and the New York Red Bulls, along with Toronto FC, clinched MLS Cup Playoff berths.
Nerazzurri Blank Rossoneri In Milan Derby
At Milan, Italy:
Marcelo Brozovic (49') and Romelo Lukaku (78') each scored once on Saturday as Inter Milan blanked home-standing AC Milan 2-0 in the latest edition of the Milan Derby as the Nerazzurri climbed atop the Italian Serie A standings.
Marcelo Brozovic (49') and Romelo Lukaku (78') each scored once on Saturday as Inter Milan blanked home-standing AC Milan 2-0 in the latest edition of the Milan Derby as the Nerazzurri climbed atop the Italian Serie A standings.
Rugged Robert And Bayern Too Much For Billy Goats
At Munich, Germany:
Robert Lewandowski scored twice (3', 48') as Bayern Munich demolished visiting FC Cologne 4-0 in Saturday German Bundesliga action.
Robert Lewandowski scored twice (3', 48') as Bayern Munich demolished visiting FC Cologne 4-0 in Saturday German Bundesliga action.
Monaco And Stade de Reims Battle To Scoreless Stalemate
At Reims, France:
Stade de Reims and visiting AS Monaco battled to a 0-0 Saturday French Ligue 1 stalemate.
Stade de Reims and visiting AS Monaco battled to a 0-0 Saturday French Ligue 1 stalemate.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Europa League: Group-Stage Opening Wins For Sevilla, F91 Dudelang, Copenhagen, PSV, Gunners, 'Gers, Dragons, Braga (Who Knock Off Wolves On Road), Man U
Group-stage play in the Europa League commenced on Thursday with 24 games.
GROUP A:
At Baku, Azerbaijan:
Javier Hernandez (62'), Munir El Haddadi Mohamed (78'), and Oliver Torres (85') each scored once as Sevilla dominated Qarabag 3-0 on the road.
At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Danel Sinani scored twice (36', 82') as F91 Dudelange knocked off APOEL FC 4-3 on the road.
Group A Standings:
1. Sevilla (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. F91 Dudelange (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. APOEL FC (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Qarabag (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP B:
At Kiev, Ukraine:
Vitaliy Buyalskyi scored the only goal of the match in the 84th minute as Dynamo Kiev defeated visiting Malmo FF 1-0.
At Copenhagen, Denmark:
Michael Santos scored the game's lone goal in the 50th minute as FC Copenhagen defeated visiting Lugano 1-0.
Group B Standings:
1. FC Copenhagen (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Malmo FF (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Lugano (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
NOTES:
Disciplinary points:
FC Copenhagen 0, Dynamo Kiev -1, Malmo FF -1, Lugano -2.
GROUP C:
At Getafe, Spain:
Angel Luis Rodriguez Diaz scored the only goal of the match in the 18th minute as Getafe downed visiting Trabzonspor 1-0.
At Basel, Switzerland:
Kevin Bua scored twice (9', 40') as FC Basel destroyed visiting FC Krasnodar 5-0.
Group C Standings:
1. FC Basel (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
2. Getafe (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Trabzonspor (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. FC Krasnodar (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Eindhoven, Netherlands:
Timo Baumgarti scored the winning goal in the 48th minute as PSV Eindhoven held off visiting Sporting CP 3-2.
At Linz, Austria:
James Holland scored the lone goal of the match in the third minute of first-half stoppage time as LASK defeated visiting Rosenborg 1-0.
Group D Standings:
1. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. LASK (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Sporting CP (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Rosenborg BK (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP E:
At Rennes, France:
Ryan Christie converted a penalty kick in minute #59 to lift Celtic to a 1-1 road draw with Rennes.
Mbaye Niang converted a spot kick of his own in the 38th minute for The Red and Blacks.
At Cluj-Napoca, Romania:
Abdel Omrani scored the game winner in the 75th minute as CFR Cluj knocked off visiting Lazio 2-1.
Group E Standings:
1. CFR Cluj (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Celtic (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Rennes (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Lazio (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Celtic scored a road goal in their 1-1 deadlock on Thursday with Rennes.
GROUP F:
At Frankfurt am Main, Germany:
Joe Willock (38'), Bukayo Saka (85'), and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (88') each scored once as Arsenal dominated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 on the road.
At Liege, Belgium:
Florent Hanin (OG-66') and Paul-Jose M'Poku (90'+1) each scored once as Standard Liege blanked visiting Vitoria de Guimaraes 2-0.
Group F Standings:
1. Arsenal (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Standard Liege (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Vitoria de Guimaraes (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Eintracht Frankfurt (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP G:
At Porto, Portugal:
Francisco Soares scored twice (8', 29') as FC Porto held off visiting BSC Young Boys 2-1.
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Sheyi Ojo scored the only goal of the contest in the 24th minute as Rangers defeated visiting Feyenoord Rotterdam 1-0.
Group G Standings:
1. FC Porto (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Rangers (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. BSC Young Boys (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Feyenoord Rotterdam (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP H:
At Razgrad, Bulgaria:
Claudiu Keseru produced a hat trick (52', 68' PK-73') as Ludogorets Razgrad demolished visiting CSKA Moscow 5-1.
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Martin Vargas's equalizer in the 60th minute carried Espanyol to a 1-1 home draw with Ferencvaros.
Javier Lopez's own goal in the 10th minute provided the score for the Hungarian club.
Group H Standings:
1. Ludogorets Razgrad (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Ferencvaros (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Espanyol (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Ferencvaros scored a road goal in their 1-1 Thursday encounter with Espanyol.
GROUP I:
At Ghent, Belgium:
Jonathan David scored twice (2', 43') and Loic Perrin once (OG-64') as KAA Gent held off visiting Saint-Etienne 3-2.
At Wolfsburg, Germany:
Admir Mehmedi scored the winning goal in the 24th minute as VfL Wolfsburg defeated visiting Oleksandriya 3-1.
Group I Standings:
1. VfL Wolfsburg (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. KAA Gent (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Saint-Etienne (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Oleksandriya (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP J:
At Rome:
Junior Caicara (OG-42'), Edin Dzeko (58'), Nicolo Zaniolo (71'), and Justin Kluivert (90'+3) each scored once as AS Roma demolished visiting Istanbul Basaksehir 4-0.
At Monchengladbach, Germany:
Mario Leitgeb scored twice (31', 68') as Wolfsberger AC demolished Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0 on the road.
Group J Standings:
1. Wolfsberger AC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. AS Roma (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
3. Istanbul Basaksehir (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
4. Borussia Monchengladbach (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
NOTES:
Wolfsberger AC scored four road goals in their road win on Thursday over AC Roma.
Disciplinary points: Istanbul Basaksehir 0, Borussia Monchengladback -4.
GROUP K:
At Bratislava, Slovakia:
Andraz Sporar scored twice (14', 58') while Marin Ljubicic (90'+3) and Mohammed Moha (90'+4) each scored once at the death as Slovan Bratislava doubled up visiting Besiktas 4-2.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Ricardo Horta scored the only goal of the match in the 71st minute as SC Braga knocked off Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on the road.
Group K Standings:
1. FC Slovan Bratislava (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. SC Braga (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Wolverhampton Wanderers (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Besiktas (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP L:
At Belgrade, Serbia:
Myron Boadu scored the winning goal in the 67th minute as AZ Alkmaar downed Partizan Belgrade 2-1 on the road.
At Manchester, England:
Mason Greenwood's goal in the 73rd minute provided all the scoring in Manchester United's 1-0 home victory over Astana.
Group L Standings:
1. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Manchester United (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Partizan Belgrade (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Astana (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP A:
At Baku, Azerbaijan:
Javier Hernandez (62'), Munir El Haddadi Mohamed (78'), and Oliver Torres (85') each scored once as Sevilla dominated Qarabag 3-0 on the road.
At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Danel Sinani scored twice (36', 82') as F91 Dudelange knocked off APOEL FC 4-3 on the road.
Group A Standings:
1. Sevilla (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. F91 Dudelange (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. APOEL FC (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Qarabag (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP B:
At Kiev, Ukraine:
Vitaliy Buyalskyi scored the only goal of the match in the 84th minute as Dynamo Kiev defeated visiting Malmo FF 1-0.
At Copenhagen, Denmark:
Michael Santos scored the game's lone goal in the 50th minute as FC Copenhagen defeated visiting Lugano 1-0.
Group B Standings:
1. FC Copenhagen (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Malmo FF (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Lugano (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
NOTES:
Disciplinary points:
FC Copenhagen 0, Dynamo Kiev -1, Malmo FF -1, Lugano -2.
GROUP C:
At Getafe, Spain:
Angel Luis Rodriguez Diaz scored the only goal of the match in the 18th minute as Getafe downed visiting Trabzonspor 1-0.
At Basel, Switzerland:
Kevin Bua scored twice (9', 40') as FC Basel destroyed visiting FC Krasnodar 5-0.
Group C Standings:
1. FC Basel (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
2. Getafe (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Trabzonspor (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. FC Krasnodar (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Eindhoven, Netherlands:
Timo Baumgarti scored the winning goal in the 48th minute as PSV Eindhoven held off visiting Sporting CP 3-2.
At Linz, Austria:
James Holland scored the lone goal of the match in the third minute of first-half stoppage time as LASK defeated visiting Rosenborg 1-0.
Group D Standings:
1. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. LASK (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Sporting CP (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Rosenborg BK (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP E:
At Rennes, France:
Ryan Christie converted a penalty kick in minute #59 to lift Celtic to a 1-1 road draw with Rennes.
Mbaye Niang converted a spot kick of his own in the 38th minute for The Red and Blacks.
At Cluj-Napoca, Romania:
Abdel Omrani scored the game winner in the 75th minute as CFR Cluj knocked off visiting Lazio 2-1.
Group E Standings:
1. CFR Cluj (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Celtic (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Rennes (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Lazio (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Celtic scored a road goal in their 1-1 deadlock on Thursday with Rennes.
GROUP F:
At Frankfurt am Main, Germany:
Joe Willock (38'), Bukayo Saka (85'), and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (88') each scored once as Arsenal dominated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 on the road.
At Liege, Belgium:
Florent Hanin (OG-66') and Paul-Jose M'Poku (90'+1) each scored once as Standard Liege blanked visiting Vitoria de Guimaraes 2-0.
Group F Standings:
1. Arsenal (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Standard Liege (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Vitoria de Guimaraes (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
4. Eintracht Frankfurt (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP G:
At Porto, Portugal:
Francisco Soares scored twice (8', 29') as FC Porto held off visiting BSC Young Boys 2-1.
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Sheyi Ojo scored the only goal of the contest in the 24th minute as Rangers defeated visiting Feyenoord Rotterdam 1-0.
Group G Standings:
1. FC Porto (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Rangers (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. BSC Young Boys (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Feyenoord Rotterdam (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
GROUP H:
At Razgrad, Bulgaria:
Claudiu Keseru produced a hat trick (52', 68' PK-73') as Ludogorets Razgrad demolished visiting CSKA Moscow 5-1.
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Martin Vargas's equalizer in the 60th minute carried Espanyol to a 1-1 home draw with Ferencvaros.
Javier Lopez's own goal in the 10th minute provided the score for the Hungarian club.
Group H Standings:
1. Ludogorets Razgrad (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Ferencvaros (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Espanyol (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
NOTE: Ferencvaros scored a road goal in their 1-1 Thursday encounter with Espanyol.
GROUP I:
At Ghent, Belgium:
Jonathan David scored twice (2', 43') and Loic Perrin once (OG-64') as KAA Gent held off visiting Saint-Etienne 3-2.
At Wolfsburg, Germany:
Admir Mehmedi scored the winning goal in the 24th minute as VfL Wolfsburg defeated visiting Oleksandriya 3-1.
Group I Standings:
1. VfL Wolfsburg (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. KAA Gent (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Saint-Etienne (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Oleksandriya (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP J:
At Rome:
Junior Caicara (OG-42'), Edin Dzeko (58'), Nicolo Zaniolo (71'), and Justin Kluivert (90'+3) each scored once as AS Roma demolished visiting Istanbul Basaksehir 4-0.
At Monchengladbach, Germany:
Mario Leitgeb scored twice (31', 68') as Wolfsberger AC demolished Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0 on the road.
Group J Standings:
1. Wolfsberger AC (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. AS Roma (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
3. Istanbul Basaksehir (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
4. Borussia Monchengladbach (GP: 1; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
NOTES:
Wolfsberger AC scored four road goals in their road win on Thursday over AC Roma.
Disciplinary points: Istanbul Basaksehir 0, Borussia Monchengladback -4.
GROUP K:
At Bratislava, Slovakia:
Andraz Sporar scored twice (14', 58') while Marin Ljubicic (90'+3) and Mohammed Moha (90'+4) each scored once at the death as Slovan Bratislava doubled up visiting Besiktas 4-2.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Ricardo Horta scored the only goal of the match in the 71st minute as SC Braga knocked off Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on the road.
Group K Standings:
1. FC Slovan Bratislava (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. SC Braga (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Wolverhampton Wanderers (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Besiktas (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP L:
At Belgrade, Serbia:
Myron Boadu scored the winning goal in the 67th minute as AZ Alkmaar downed Partizan Belgrade 2-1 on the road.
At Manchester, England:
Mason Greenwood's goal in the 73rd minute provided all the scoring in Manchester United's 1-0 home victory over Astana.
Group L Standings:
1. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Manchester United (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Partizan Belgrade (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Astana (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
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