Wednesday, October 23, 2019

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Liverpool, Napoli Win On The Road

Group-stage play in the UEFA Champions League reached its' midway point with eight games (two of them in Group E) on Wednesday.

At Genk, Belgium:

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Alexander Oxlade-Chamberlain scored twice (2', 57') as Liverpool dominated KRC Genk 4-1 on the road.  Here are the happy Reds celebrating.

Getty Images photo (via UEFA website)

At Wals-Siezenheim, Austria:
Dries Mertens scored twice (17', 64') while Lorenzo Insigne scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute as Napoli knocked off FC Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 on the road.

That's Lorenzo here, celebrating with a teammate after the winning tally.

Photo from UEFA website

Group E Standings:

1. Napoli (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Liverpool (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. FC Red Bull Salzburg (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
4. KRC Genk (GP: 3; GD: -7; PTS: 1)

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