Wednesday, October 02, 2019

UEFA Champions League, Group G: Zenit, Lyon Garner Wednesday Wins

Two matches were contested on Wednesday as action from Group G of the UEFA Champions League continued.

At Saint Petersburg, Russia:

Artyom Dzyuba (22', that's him, here, celebrating after scoring), Ruben Dias (OG-70'), and Sardar Azmoun (78') each scored once as Zenit Saint Petersburg downed visiting SL Benfica 3-1.

At Leipzig, Germany:

Memphia Depay (11') and Martin Terrier (65') each scored once as Lyon blanked RB Leipzig on the road 2-0.

Both photos from Getty Images

Group G Standings:

1. Zenit Saint Petersburg (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Lyon (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
3. RB Leipzig (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. SL Benfica (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

NOTE:  Zenit Saint Petersburg scored and away goal in their 1-1 September 17 draw with Lyon.

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