At Liverpool, England:
Sadio Mane scored the only goal in the 43rd minute after video review overturned a ruling that had disallowed it as Liverpool held off visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in Sunday English Premier League action.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Saturday, December 28, 2019
CAF Champions League
Group-stage play in the CAF Champions League reached its' midway point on Saturday with five games.
GROUP A:
At Ndola, Zambia:
Quadri Aladeokun's equalizer in the 78th minute enabled ZESCO United to gain a 1-1 home draw with Zamalek.
Mostafa Mohamed scored in the 72nd minute for the Egyptian club.
Group A Standings:
1. TP Mazembe (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Zamalek (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
3. ZESCO United (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. CD Primeiro de Agosto (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 2)
NOTE: ZESCO United scored a road goal in their November 30th 1-1 draw with CD Primeiro de Agosto.
GROUP B:
At Rades, Tunisia:
Athar El Tahir scored the only goal of the 59th minute as Al-Hilal Omdurman defeated Etoile du Sahel 1-0 on the road.
At Cairo:
Walid Soliman scored twice (8', PK-69') as Al-Ahly blanked visiting FC Platinum 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ahly (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Al-Hilal Omdurman (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Etoile du Sahel (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
4. FC Platinum (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
NOTES: Al-Ahly, Al-Hilal Omdurman, and Etoile du Sahel were all tied on head-to-head points (3) and head-to-head goal difference (0); on head-to-head goals scored, Al-Ahly (2), Al-Hilal (2), Etoile du Sahel (1); on head-to-head points, Al-Ahly 3, Al-Hilal 0.
GROUP C:
At Bilda, Algeria:
Hlompho Kekana's goal in the 59th minute provided all the scoring as Mamelodi Sundowns defeated USM Alger 1-0 on the road.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Ayoub El Kaabi produced a hat trick (29', 79', PK-90'+3) as Wydad Casablanca dominated visiting Petro de Luanda 4-1.
Group C Standings:
1. Mamelodi Sundowns (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Wydad Casablanca (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
3. USM Alger (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS; 2)
4. Petro de Luanda (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
GROUP A:
At Ndola, Zambia:
Quadri Aladeokun's equalizer in the 78th minute enabled ZESCO United to gain a 1-1 home draw with Zamalek.
Mostafa Mohamed scored in the 72nd minute for the Egyptian club.
Group A Standings:
1. TP Mazembe (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Zamalek (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
3. ZESCO United (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. CD Primeiro de Agosto (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 2)
NOTE: ZESCO United scored a road goal in their November 30th 1-1 draw with CD Primeiro de Agosto.
GROUP B:
At Rades, Tunisia:
Athar El Tahir scored the only goal of the 59th minute as Al-Hilal Omdurman defeated Etoile du Sahel 1-0 on the road.
At Cairo:
Walid Soliman scored twice (8', PK-69') as Al-Ahly blanked visiting FC Platinum 2-0.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ahly (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Al-Hilal Omdurman (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Etoile du Sahel (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
4. FC Platinum (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
NOTES: Al-Ahly, Al-Hilal Omdurman, and Etoile du Sahel were all tied on head-to-head points (3) and head-to-head goal difference (0); on head-to-head goals scored, Al-Ahly (2), Al-Hilal (2), Etoile du Sahel (1); on head-to-head points, Al-Ahly 3, Al-Hilal 0.
GROUP C:
At Bilda, Algeria:
Hlompho Kekana's goal in the 59th minute provided all the scoring as Mamelodi Sundowns defeated USM Alger 1-0 on the road.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Ayoub El Kaabi produced a hat trick (29', 79', PK-90'+3) as Wydad Casablanca dominated visiting Petro de Luanda 4-1.
Group C Standings:
1. Mamelodi Sundowns (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
2. Wydad Casablanca (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 5)
3. USM Alger (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS; 2)
4. Petro de Luanda (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
Friday, December 27, 2019
CAF Champions League
Three games were contested on Friday as group-stage play in the CAF Champions League resumed.
GROUP A:
At Luanda, Angola:
Mabululu's equalizer at 12 minutes lifted CD Primeiro de Agosto to a 1-1 home draw with TP Mazembe.
Rainford Kabala scored for the Congolese club in the eighth minute.
GROUP D:
At Rades, Tunisia:
Esperance de Tunis and visiting AS Vita Club battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Ben Malango (51') and Soufiane Rahimi (54') each scored a second-half goal three minutes apart as Raja Casablanca blanked visiting JS Kabylie 2-0.
Group D Standings:
1. Esperance de Tunis (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Raja Casablanca (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. JS Kabylie (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. AS Vita Club (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
GROUP A:
At Luanda, Angola:
Mabululu's equalizer at 12 minutes lifted CD Primeiro de Agosto to a 1-1 home draw with TP Mazembe.
Rainford Kabala scored for the Congolese club in the eighth minute.
GROUP D:
At Rades, Tunisia:
Esperance de Tunis and visiting AS Vita Club battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Casablanca, Morocco:
Ben Malango (51') and Soufiane Rahimi (54') each scored a second-half goal three minutes apart as Raja Casablanca blanked visiting JS Kabylie 2-0.
Group D Standings:
1. Esperance de Tunis (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Raja Casablanca (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. JS Kabylie (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. AS Vita Club (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
Wolves Knock Off Citizens Again
At Wolverhampton, England:
Adama Traore (55'), Raul Jimenez (82'), and Matt Doherty (89') each scored a second-half goal on Friday as Wolverhampton Wanderers erased a two-goal deficit to upend visiting Manchester City 3-2 in English Premier League action.
Adama Traore (55'), Raul Jimenez (82'), and Matt Doherty (89') each scored a second-half goal on Friday as Wolverhampton Wanderers erased a two-goal deficit to upend visiting Manchester City 3-2 in English Premier League action.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Chalk Up Another Defeat For Parakeets
At Leganes, Spain:
Martin Braithwaite (11') and Youssef En-Nesyri (54') each scored once on Sunday as Leganes blanked visiting---and cellar-dwelling----Espanyol 2-0 in a battle of the bottom two clubs in the Spanish Primera Division standings.
Martin Braithwaite (11') and Youssef En-Nesyri (54') each scored once on Sunday as Leganes blanked visiting---and cellar-dwelling----Espanyol 2-0 in a battle of the bottom two clubs in the Spanish Primera Division standings.
Ajax Too Much For ADO
At Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Hakim Ziyech opened the scoring in the 15th minute as six players each scored once in Ajax Amsterdam's 6-1 Sunday Dutch Eredivisie dismembering of visiting ADO Den Haag.
Hakim Ziyech opened the scoring in the 15th minute as six players each scored once in Ajax Amsterdam's 6-1 Sunday Dutch Eredivisie dismembering of visiting ADO Den Haag.
Rossoneri Blown Out On Road
At Bergamo, Italy:
Josip Ilicic scored twice (63', 72') on Sunday as Atalanta destroyed visiting AC Milan 5-0 in Italian Serie A action.
Josip Ilicic scored twice (63', 72') on Sunday as Atalanta destroyed visiting AC Milan 5-0 in Italian Serie A action.
Saturday, December 21, 2019
LIVERPOOL CAPTURES CLUB WORLD CUP TITLE AFTER OT THRILLER WITH FLAMENGO
At Doha, Qatar:
Roberto Firmino scored the overtime game winner in the 99th minute on Saturday as Liverpool defeated Flamengo 1-0 in the championship match of the FIFA Club World Cup.
It was the Reds' first such title.
Roberto Firmino scored the overtime game winner in the 99th minute on Saturday as Liverpool defeated Flamengo 1-0 in the championship match of the FIFA Club World Cup.
It was the Reds' first such title.
FIFA Club World Cup: Striped Gang Wins PK Shootout For Third Place
At Doha, Qatar:
In Saturday's third-place game in the FIFA Club World Cup, after a 2-2 regulation draw, and with overtime dispensed with, Jonathan Gonzalez, John Medina, Rogelio Funes Mori, and Luis Cardenas converted their penalty kicks as Monterrey defeated Al-Hilal 4-3 in the PK shootout.
In Saturday's third-place game in the FIFA Club World Cup, after a 2-2 regulation draw, and with overtime dispensed with, Jonathan Gonzalez, John Medina, Rogelio Funes Mori, and Luis Cardenas converted their penalty kicks as Monterrey defeated Al-Hilal 4-3 in the PK shootout.
Monaco Rout Visiting Mastiffs On Saturday
At Fontvieille, Monaco:
Wissam Ben Yedder scored twice (53', 65') on Saturday as AS Monaco demolished visiting Lille 5-1 in French Ligue 1 action.
Wissam Ben Yedder scored twice (53', 65') on Saturday as AS Monaco demolished visiting Lille 5-1 in French Ligue 1 action.
Bayern Blank Visiting Wolfsburg
At Munich:
Joshua Zirkzee (85') and Serge Gnabry (89') each scored a goal four minutes apart in the final minutes as Bayern Munich defeated visiting VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 in Saturday German Bundesliga action.
Joshua Zirkzee (85') and Serge Gnabry (89') each scored a goal four minutes apart in the final minutes as Bayern Munich defeated visiting VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 in Saturday German Bundesliga action.
Wolves Take Out Canaries On Road
At Norwich, England:
Romain Saiss (60') and Raul Jimenez (81') each scored once on Saturday to lift Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 2-1 English Premier League road victory over struggling Norwich City.
Romain Saiss (60') and Raul Jimenez (81') each scored once on Saturday to lift Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 2-1 English Premier League road victory over struggling Norwich City.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Bayern Too Much For Freiburg
At Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany:
Robert Lewandowski (16'), Joshua Zirkzee (90'+2), and Serge Gnabry (90'+5) each scored once as Bayern Munich posted a 3-1 Wednesday German Bundesliga road victory over SC Freiburg.
Robert Lewandowski (16'), Joshua Zirkzee (90'+2), and Serge Gnabry (90'+5) each scored once as Bayern Munich posted a 3-1 Wednesday German Bundesliga road victory over SC Freiburg.
FIFA Club World Cup: It's Liverpool Vs. Flamengo For The Marbles
At Doha, Qatar:
In Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup semifinal contest, Roberto Firmino scored the winning goal in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time as Liverpool defeated Monterrey 1-0 to advance to Saturday's final against Flamengo (9:30 AM Pacific Time).
The third-place match between Monterrey and Al-Hilal will take place earlier that day (6:30 AM Pacific Time)
In Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup semifinal contest, Roberto Firmino scored the winning goal in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time as Liverpool defeated Monterrey 1-0 to advance to Saturday's final against Flamengo (9:30 AM Pacific Time).
The third-place match between Monterrey and Al-Hilal will take place earlier that day (6:30 AM Pacific Time)
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
FIFA Club World Cup: Flamengo Overcome Al-Hilal To Reach Final; ES Tunis Too Much For Al-Sadd In Fifth-Place Game
Two games were played in the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
In the semifinal contest, Giorgian De Arrascaeta (49'), Bruno Henrique (78'), and Ali Al-Bulaihi (OG-82') each scored once as Flamengo came from behind to overtake Al-Hilal 3-1 to advance to Saturday's final against the Liverpool-Monterrey winner.
Earlier in the day, Hamdou Elhouni produced a hat trick (6', 42', 74') while Anice Badri added a double (13', PK-25') as Esperance de Tunis demolished Al-Sadd 6-2 in the fifth-place contest.
In the semifinal contest, Giorgian De Arrascaeta (49'), Bruno Henrique (78'), and Ali Al-Bulaihi (OG-82') each scored once as Flamengo came from behind to overtake Al-Hilal 3-1 to advance to Saturday's final against the Liverpool-Monterrey winner.
Earlier in the day, Hamdou Elhouni produced a hat trick (6', 42', 74') while Anice Badri added a double (13', PK-25') as Esperance de Tunis demolished Al-Sadd 6-2 in the fifth-place contest.
Monday, December 16, 2019
Lions Devour Santa Clara On Road
At Acores, Portugal:
Luiz Phellype scored twice (40', 47') on Monday as Sporting CP demolished Santa Clara 4-0 on the road in Portuguese Liga action.
Luiz Phellype scored twice (40', 47') on Monday as Sporting CP demolished Santa Clara 4-0 on the road in Portuguese Liga action.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Ajax Fall On Road To AZ
At Alkmaar, Netherlands:
Myron Boadu came through for AZ Alkmaar on Sunday as his goal in the 90th minute helped the hosts sink visiting Ajax Amsterdam 1-0 to move level on points with their guests atop the Dutch Eredivisie standings.
Myron Boadu came through for AZ Alkmaar on Sunday as his goal in the 90th minute helped the hosts sink visiting Ajax Amsterdam 1-0 to move level on points with their guests atop the Dutch Eredivisie standings.
Parakeets Draw At Home
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Borja Iglesias (4') and Marc Bartra (67') each scored once on Sunday as Real Betis gained a 2-2 Spanish Primera Division road draw with Espanyol.
Sergi Darder (19') and Bernardo Espinosa (41') each scored once for the struggling Parakeets.
Borja Iglesias (4') and Marc Bartra (67') each scored once on Sunday as Real Betis gained a 2-2 Spanish Primera Division road draw with Espanyol.
Sergi Darder (19') and Bernardo Espinosa (41') each scored once for the struggling Parakeets.
Goose Eggs In Milan
At Milan, Italy:
Sunday's Italian Serie A contest between AC Milan and visiting Sassuolo ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Sunday's Italian Serie A contest between AC Milan and visiting Sassuolo ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Spurs Snap Wolves' EPL Unbeaten Run
At Wolverhampton, England:
Jan Vertonghen scored the game winner in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time off a corner kick on Sunday as Tottenham Hotspur knocked off Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on the road in English Premier League action, ending the hosts' 11-match league unbeaten streak.
Jan Vertonghen scored the game winner in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time off a corner kick on Sunday as Tottenham Hotspur knocked off Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on the road in English Premier League action, ending the hosts' 11-match league unbeaten streak.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
FIFA Club World Cup: Al-Hilal, Striped Gang Advance To Semifinals
The quarterfinal round of the FIFA Club World Cup took place on Saturday at Jassim Stadium in Doha, Qatar with two games.
In game one, Bafetimbi Gomis scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute as Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal took the measure of Tunisia's Esperance de Tunis 1-0 for the right to face Brazil's Flamengo in Tuesday's semifinal.
Game Two:
Carlos Rodriguez scored the game winner in the 77th minute as Mexico's Monterrey held off Al-Sadd of the host nation 3-2.
The Striped Gang will take on Liverpool in Wednesday's semifinal.
In game one, Bafetimbi Gomis scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute as Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal took the measure of Tunisia's Esperance de Tunis 1-0 for the right to face Brazil's Flamengo in Tuesday's semifinal.
Game Two:
Carlos Rodriguez scored the game winner in the 77th minute as Mexico's Monterrey held off Al-Sadd of the host nation 3-2.
The Striped Gang will take on Liverpool in Wednesday's semifinal.
Goose Eggs For Angers And Monaco
At Angers, France:
The Saturday French Ligue 1 contest between Angers SCO and visiting AS Monaco was played out to a 0-0 stalemate.
The Saturday French Ligue 1 contest between Angers SCO and visiting AS Monaco was played out to a 0-0 stalemate.
Road Draw For Red Bulls
At Hartberg, Austria:
Zlatko Junuzovic (34') and Patson Daka (85') each scored once on Saturday as FC Red Bull Salzburg came back from two one-goal deficits to gain a 2-2 Austrian Bundesliga road draw with Hartberg.
Rajko Rep (24') and Dario Tadic (PK-53') each scored once for the hosts.
Smashing Victory For Bayern
At Munich:
Philippe Coutinho produced a hat trick (45', 63', 78') while Robert Lewandowski added a double (45'+4, 72') as Bayern Munich destroyed visiting Werder Bremen 6-1 in Saturday German Bundesliga action.
Philippe Coutinho produced a hat trick (45', 63', 78') while Robert Lewandowski added a double (45'+4, 72') as Bayern Munich destroyed visiting Werder Bremen 6-1 in Saturday German Bundesliga action.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Europa League: Malmo, Copenhagen, CFR Cluj, Gunners, Frankfurt, 'Gers, Dragons, Ludogorets, Roma, Istanbul Basaksehir Advance To Knockout Stage; Wolves Roast Black Eagles At Home
Group-stage in the Europa League concludde on Thursday with 24 games.
GROUP A:
At Baku, Azerbaijan:
Magaye Gueye's successful penalty kick in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time carried Qarabag to a 1-1 draw with visiting F91 Dudelange in the tournament finale for both clubs.
Sabir Bougrine scored at 63 minutes for the Luxembourgian club.
At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Vujadin Savic scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute as APOEL FC defeated visiting Sevilla 1-0.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Sevilla (GP: 6; GD: +11; PTS: 15)
2. APOEL FC (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Qarabag (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
4. F91 Dudelange (GP: 6; GD: -10; PTS: 4)
Sevilla and APOEL FC advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP B:
At Kiev, Ukraine:
Viktor Tsyhankov's equalizer at the death (90'+4) enabled Dynamo Kiev to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Lugano.
Marco Aratore scored for the Swiss club in the 45th minute.
At Copenhagen, Denmark:
Sotirios Papagiannopoulos' own goal in the 77th minute proved decisive as Malmo FF knocked off FC Copenhagen 1-0 on the road to finish atop Group B as both clubs advanced to the knockout stage.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Malmo FF (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
2. FC Copenhagen (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
3. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. Lugano (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
Malmo FF and FC Copenhagen advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP C:
At Getafe, Spain:
Leandro Cabrera (76'), Jorge Molina (78'), and Robert Kenedy (86') each scored a goal in the final quarter-hour as Getafe dominated visiting FC Krasnodar 3-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Basel, Switzerland:
Silvan Widmer (21') and Valentin Stocker (72') each scored once as FC Basel clinched top spot in Group C after blanking visiting Trabzonspor 2-0.
Final Group C Standings:
1. FC Basel (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. Getafe (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
3. FC Krasnodar (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 9)
4. Trabzonspor (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
FC Basel and Getafe advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Eindhoven, Netherlands:
Mohamed Ihattaren's equalizer in the 63rd minute carried PSV Eindhoven to a 1-1 home draw with Rosenborg BK.
Pal Helland scored in the 22nd minute for the Trond Kids, who picked up their lone point in their group-stage campaign.
At Linz, Austria:
Gernot Trauner (23'), Joao Klauss (PK-38'), and Marko Raguz (90'+3) each delivered a goal as LASK dominated visiting Sporting CP 3-0 to jump the Lions and claim top spot in Group D.
Final Group D Standings:
1. LASK (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 13)
2. Sporting CP (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
3. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 8)
4. Rosenborg BK (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
LASK and Sporting CP advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP E:
At Rennes, France:
Joris Gnagnon scored twice (31', 87') as Rennes knocked off visiting Lazio 2-0, ruining the Italian club's hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.
At Cluj-Napoca, Romania:
Andrei Burca (49') and Damjan Djokovic (70') each scored once as CFR Cluj blanked visiting Celtic 2-0 to join the Bhoys in the knockout rounds.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Celtic (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
2. CFR Cluj (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
3. Lazio (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
4. Rennes (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
Celtic and CFR Cluj advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Frankfurt, Germany:
Marcus Edwards scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Vitoria de Guimaraes knocked off Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on the road.
Despite the defeat, the German club still qualified for the knockout stage.
At Liege, Belgium:
Alexandre Lacazette (78') and Bukayo Saka (81') each scored once as Arsenal came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Standard Liege and win Group F and seal a berth in the knockout stage.
Samuel Bastien (47') and Selim Amallah (89') each scored a goal for the now-eliminated hosts.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Arsenal (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 11)
2. Eintracht Frankfurt (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 9)
3. Standard Liege (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. Vitoria de Guimaraes (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP G:
At Porto, Portugal:
Francisco Soares scored the winning goal as FC Porto defeated visiting Feyenoord Rotterdam 3-2 to lock up top spot in Group G.
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Boma Barisic's own goal in the 89th minute enabled BSC Young Boys to gain a 1-1 road draw with Rangers, not enough to advance to the knockout stage.
Alfredo Morelos scored in the 30th minute for 'Gers, who advanced to the Round of 32.
Final Group G Standings:
1. FC Porto (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 10)
2. Rangers (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. BSC Young Boys (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. Feyenoord Rotterdam (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
FC Porto and Rangers advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP H:
At Razgrad, Bulgaria:
Jody Lukoki's goal in the 24th minute was good enough for Ludogorets Razgrad as the Bulgarian club's 1-1 home draw with Ferencvaros carried them into the knockout stage.
Mikalay Signevich's equalizer at the death (90'+5) still left the guests short of the Round of 32.
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Nikola Vlasic put Espanyol in a pickle with his goal in the 84th minute as CSKA Moscow knocked off the knockout stage-bound Parakeets 1-0 on the road.
Final Group H Standings:
1. Espanyol (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 11)
2. Ludogorets Razgrad (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Ferencvaros (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
Espanyol and Ludogorets Razgrad advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP I:
At Ghent, Belgium:
Laurent Depoitre scored twice (7', 16') as KAA Gent sealed top spot in Group I after their 2-1 home win over Oleksandriya.
At Wolfsburg, Germany:
Paulo Otavio scored the game's lone goal in the 52nd minute as VfL Wolfsburg defeated visiting Saint-Etienne 1-0.
Final Group I Standings:
1. KAA Gent (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. VfL Wolfsburg (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
3. Saint-Etienne (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Oleksandriya (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
KAA Gent and VfL Wolfsburg advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP J:
At Rome:
Diego Perotti (PK-7') and Edin Dzeko (19') each scored once for AS Roma, who, despite having to settle for a 2-2 home deadlock with Wolfsberger AC, still advanced to the Round of 32.
Alessandro Floenzi (OG-10') and Shon Weissman (64') each tallied once for the plucky Austrian club.
At Monchengladbach, Germany:
Enzo Crivelli's game winner in second-half stoppage time (90'+1) propelled Istanbul Basaksehir to a 2-1 road victory over Borussia Monchengladbach that enabled them to win Group J and knock the German club out of the tournament.
Final Group J Standings:
1. Istanbul Basaksehir (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
2. AS Roma (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
3. Borussia Monchengladbach (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 8)
4. Wolfsberger AC (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
Istanbul Basaksehir and AS Roma advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP K:
At Bratislava, Slovakia:
Vasil Bozhivkov's own goal in the 75th minute proved decisive as SC Braga locked up top spot in Group K after their 4-2 road win over Slovan Bratislava.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Diogo Jota's second-half hat trick (58', 63', 69') helped Wolverhampton Wanderers break a scoreless halftime deficit and demolish visiting Besiktas 4-0.
Final Group K Standings:
1. SC Braga (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 14)
2. Wolverhampton Wanderers (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 13)
3. Slovan Bratislava (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Besiktas (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
SC Braga and Wolverhampton Wanderers advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP L:
At Belgrade, Serbia:
Umar Sadiq scored twice (22', 76') as Partizan Belgrade dominated visiting Astana 4-1 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
At Manchester, England:
Mason Greenwood scored twice (58', 64') as Manchester United locked up top spot in Group L after demolishing visiting AZ Alkmaar 4-0.
Final Group L Standings:
1. Manchester United (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
3. Partizan Belgrade (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
4. Astana (GP: 6; GD: -15; PTS: 3)
Manchester United and AZ Alkmaar advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP A:
At Baku, Azerbaijan:
Magaye Gueye's successful penalty kick in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time carried Qarabag to a 1-1 draw with visiting F91 Dudelange in the tournament finale for both clubs.
Sabir Bougrine scored at 63 minutes for the Luxembourgian club.
At Nicosia, Cyprus:
Vujadin Savic scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute as APOEL FC defeated visiting Sevilla 1-0.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Sevilla (GP: 6; GD: +11; PTS: 15)
2. APOEL FC (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Qarabag (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
4. F91 Dudelange (GP: 6; GD: -10; PTS: 4)
Sevilla and APOEL FC advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP B:
At Kiev, Ukraine:
Viktor Tsyhankov's equalizer at the death (90'+4) enabled Dynamo Kiev to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Lugano.
Marco Aratore scored for the Swiss club in the 45th minute.
At Copenhagen, Denmark:
Sotirios Papagiannopoulos' own goal in the 77th minute proved decisive as Malmo FF knocked off FC Copenhagen 1-0 on the road to finish atop Group B as both clubs advanced to the knockout stage.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Malmo FF (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
2. FC Copenhagen (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
3. Dynamo Kiev (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. Lugano (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
Malmo FF and FC Copenhagen advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP C:
At Getafe, Spain:
Leandro Cabrera (76'), Jorge Molina (78'), and Robert Kenedy (86') each scored a goal in the final quarter-hour as Getafe dominated visiting FC Krasnodar 3-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Basel, Switzerland:
Silvan Widmer (21') and Valentin Stocker (72') each scored once as FC Basel clinched top spot in Group C after blanking visiting Trabzonspor 2-0.
Final Group C Standings:
1. FC Basel (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. Getafe (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
3. FC Krasnodar (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 9)
4. Trabzonspor (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
FC Basel and Getafe advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Eindhoven, Netherlands:
Mohamed Ihattaren's equalizer in the 63rd minute carried PSV Eindhoven to a 1-1 home draw with Rosenborg BK.
Pal Helland scored in the 22nd minute for the Trond Kids, who picked up their lone point in their group-stage campaign.
At Linz, Austria:
Gernot Trauner (23'), Joao Klauss (PK-38'), and Marko Raguz (90'+3) each delivered a goal as LASK dominated visiting Sporting CP 3-0 to jump the Lions and claim top spot in Group D.
Final Group D Standings:
1. LASK (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 13)
2. Sporting CP (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
3. PSV Eindhoven (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 8)
4. Rosenborg BK (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
LASK and Sporting CP advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP E:
At Rennes, France:
Joris Gnagnon scored twice (31', 87') as Rennes knocked off visiting Lazio 2-0, ruining the Italian club's hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.
At Cluj-Napoca, Romania:
Andrei Burca (49') and Damjan Djokovic (70') each scored once as CFR Cluj blanked visiting Celtic 2-0 to join the Bhoys in the knockout rounds.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Celtic (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
2. CFR Cluj (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 12)
3. Lazio (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
4. Rennes (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
Celtic and CFR Cluj advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Frankfurt, Germany:
Marcus Edwards scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Vitoria de Guimaraes knocked off Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on the road.
Despite the defeat, the German club still qualified for the knockout stage.
At Liege, Belgium:
Alexandre Lacazette (78') and Bukayo Saka (81') each scored once as Arsenal came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Standard Liege and win Group F and seal a berth in the knockout stage.
Samuel Bastien (47') and Selim Amallah (89') each scored a goal for the now-eliminated hosts.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Arsenal (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 11)
2. Eintracht Frankfurt (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 9)
3. Standard Liege (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. Vitoria de Guimaraes (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP G:
At Porto, Portugal:
Francisco Soares scored the winning goal as FC Porto defeated visiting Feyenoord Rotterdam 3-2 to lock up top spot in Group G.
At Glasgow, Scotland:
Boma Barisic's own goal in the 89th minute enabled BSC Young Boys to gain a 1-1 road draw with Rangers, not enough to advance to the knockout stage.
Alfredo Morelos scored in the 30th minute for 'Gers, who advanced to the Round of 32.
Final Group G Standings:
1. FC Porto (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 10)
2. Rangers (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. BSC Young Boys (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. Feyenoord Rotterdam (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
FC Porto and Rangers advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP H:
At Razgrad, Bulgaria:
Jody Lukoki's goal in the 24th minute was good enough for Ludogorets Razgrad as the Bulgarian club's 1-1 home draw with Ferencvaros carried them into the knockout stage.
Mikalay Signevich's equalizer at the death (90'+5) still left the guests short of the Round of 32.
At Cornella de Llobregat, Spain:
Nikola Vlasic put Espanyol in a pickle with his goal in the 84th minute as CSKA Moscow knocked off the knockout stage-bound Parakeets 1-0 on the road.
Final Group H Standings:
1. Espanyol (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 11)
2. Ludogorets Razgrad (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Ferencvaros (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
Espanyol and Ludogorets Razgrad advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP I:
At Ghent, Belgium:
Laurent Depoitre scored twice (7', 16') as KAA Gent sealed top spot in Group I after their 2-1 home win over Oleksandriya.
At Wolfsburg, Germany:
Paulo Otavio scored the game's lone goal in the 52nd minute as VfL Wolfsburg defeated visiting Saint-Etienne 1-0.
Final Group I Standings:
1. KAA Gent (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. VfL Wolfsburg (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
3. Saint-Etienne (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Oleksandriya (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 3)
KAA Gent and VfL Wolfsburg advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP J:
At Rome:
Diego Perotti (PK-7') and Edin Dzeko (19') each scored once for AS Roma, who, despite having to settle for a 2-2 home deadlock with Wolfsberger AC, still advanced to the Round of 32.
Alessandro Floenzi (OG-10') and Shon Weissman (64') each tallied once for the plucky Austrian club.
At Monchengladbach, Germany:
Enzo Crivelli's game winner in second-half stoppage time (90'+1) propelled Istanbul Basaksehir to a 2-1 road victory over Borussia Monchengladbach that enabled them to win Group J and knock the German club out of the tournament.
Final Group J Standings:
1. Istanbul Basaksehir (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
2. AS Roma (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
3. Borussia Monchengladbach (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 8)
4. Wolfsberger AC (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
Istanbul Basaksehir and AS Roma advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP K:
At Bratislava, Slovakia:
Vasil Bozhivkov's own goal in the 75th minute proved decisive as SC Braga locked up top spot in Group K after their 4-2 road win over Slovan Bratislava.
At Wolverhampton, England:
Diogo Jota's second-half hat trick (58', 63', 69') helped Wolverhampton Wanderers break a scoreless halftime deficit and demolish visiting Besiktas 4-0.
Final Group K Standings:
1. SC Braga (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 14)
2. Wolverhampton Wanderers (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 13)
3. Slovan Bratislava (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Besiktas (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
SC Braga and Wolverhampton Wanderers advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
GROUP L:
At Belgrade, Serbia:
Umar Sadiq scored twice (22', 76') as Partizan Belgrade dominated visiting Astana 4-1 in the tournament finale for both clubs.
At Manchester, England:
Mason Greenwood scored twice (58', 64') as Manchester United locked up top spot in Group L after demolishing visiting AZ Alkmaar 4-0.
Final Group L Standings:
1. Manchester United (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 13)
2. AZ Alkmaar (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
3. Partizan Belgrade (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
4. Astana (GP: 6; GD: -15; PTS: 3)
Manchester United and AZ Alkmaar advanced to the Europa League knockout stage.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
UEFA Champions League, Group D: Mattress Makers Reach Knockout Stage; Leverkusen To Europa League
Action in Group D of the UEFA Champions League wound up on Wednesday with two games.
At Madrid:
Joao Felix (PK-17') and Felipe (54', that's him celebrating here) each scored once as Atletico Madrid sewed up a berth in the knockout stage by blanking visiting Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
At Leverkusen, Germany:
Cristiano Ronaldo (75', that's him, center, celebrating with teammates) and Gonzalo Higuain (90'+2) each scored once as Juventus blanked Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on the road.
The German club will now head to the Europa League's knockout rounds.
Picture Alliance-Getty Images photo by Federico Gambarini
Final Group D Standings:
1. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 16)
2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Lokomotiv Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
Juventus and Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Bayer Leverkusen qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
At Madrid:
Joao Felix (PK-17') and Felipe (54', that's him celebrating here) each scored once as Atletico Madrid sewed up a berth in the knockout stage by blanking visiting Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
At Leverkusen, Germany:
Cristiano Ronaldo (75', that's him, center, celebrating with teammates) and Gonzalo Higuain (90'+2) each scored once as Juventus blanked Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on the road.
The German club will now head to the Europa League's knockout rounds.
Picture Alliance-Getty Images photo by Federico Gambarini
Final Group D Standings:
1. Juventus (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 16)
2. Atletico Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Bayer Leverkusen (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Lokomotiv Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 3)
Juventus and Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Bayer Leverkusen qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
UEFA Champions League, Group C: Atalanta To Join Citizens In Knockout Stage; Shakhtar To Europa League
Two games were played on Wednesday, which marked the final day of action in Group C of the UEFA Champions League.
At Kharkiv, Ukraine (due to warlike conditions in eastern Ukraine):
Timothy Castagne (66', shown here), Mario Pasalic (80'), and Robin Gosens (90'+4) each scored once as Atalanta booked their passport for the Champions League's knockout stage by dominating Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 on the road.
Despite the defeat, the Ukrainian club still qualified for the Europa League's knockout stage.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
At Zagreb, Croatia:
Gabriel Jesus (shown here celebrating with teammates) produced a hat trick (34', 50', 54') as Manchester City dominated Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 on the road to end the Croatian club's European campaign.
Getty Images photo by Dan Mullan
Final Group C Standings:
1. Manchester City (GP: 6; GD: +12; PTS: 14)
2. Atalanta (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
3. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 6)
4. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS; 5)
Manchester City and Atalanta advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Shakhtar Donetsk qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
At Kharkiv, Ukraine (due to warlike conditions in eastern Ukraine):
Timothy Castagne (66', shown here), Mario Pasalic (80'), and Robin Gosens (90'+4) each scored once as Atalanta booked their passport for the Champions League's knockout stage by dominating Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 on the road.
Despite the defeat, the Ukrainian club still qualified for the Europa League's knockout stage.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
At Zagreb, Croatia:
Gabriel Jesus (shown here celebrating with teammates) produced a hat trick (34', 50', 54') as Manchester City dominated Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 on the road to end the Croatian club's European campaign.
Getty Images photo by Dan Mullan
Final Group C Standings:
1. Manchester City (GP: 6; GD: +12; PTS: 14)
2. Atalanta (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
3. Shakhtar Donetsk (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 6)
4. Dinamo Zagreb (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS; 5)
Manchester City and Atalanta advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Shakhtar Donetsk qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
UEFA Champions League, Group B: Bayern Too Much For Spurs; Legend Goes To Europa League At RSB's Expense
Two games were contested on Wednesday as action in Group B of the UEFA Champions League came to a close.
At Piraeus, Greece:
Youssef El Arabi converted his penalty kick (shown here) for the winning goal in the 87th minute as Olympiacos defeated visiting Red Star Belgrade 1-0 to punch their tickets for the Europa League's knockout stage.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
At Munich, Germany:
Thomas Muller scored the winning goal in the 45th minute as Bayern Munich defeated visiting Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 to complete a perfect group-stage appearance.
Here are some happy Bayern players (including Philippe Coutinho and Alphonso Davies) celebrating.
AFP-Getty Images photo by Christof Stache
Final Group B Standings:
1. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +19; PTS: 18)
2. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Olympiacos (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
4. Red Star Belgrade (GP: 6; GD: -17; PTS: 3)
Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Olympiacos qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
At Piraeus, Greece:
Youssef El Arabi converted his penalty kick (shown here) for the winning goal in the 87th minute as Olympiacos defeated visiting Red Star Belgrade 1-0 to punch their tickets for the Europa League's knockout stage.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
At Munich, Germany:
Thomas Muller scored the winning goal in the 45th minute as Bayern Munich defeated visiting Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 to complete a perfect group-stage appearance.
Here are some happy Bayern players (including Philippe Coutinho and Alphonso Davies) celebrating.
AFP-Getty Images photo by Christof Stache
Final Group B Standings:
1. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +19; PTS: 18)
2. Tottenham Hotspur (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Olympiacos (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
4. Red Star Belgrade (GP: 6; GD: -17; PTS: 3)
Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Olympiacos qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
UEFA Champions League, Group A: PSG, Blancos Win; Club Brugge To Europa League
Group-stage play in the UEFA Champions League concluded on Wednesday with eight games, two of them in Group A.
At Bruges, Belgium:
Vinicius Junior (seen here celebrating) scored what proved to be the game winner in the 64th minute as Real Madrid defeated Club Brugge 3-1.
Despite the defeat, the Belgian club still qualified for a spot in the Europa League's Round of 32.
AFP-Getty Images photo by John Thys
At Paris:
Mauro Icardi opened the scoring in the 32nd minute as Paris Saint-Germain, with five players each scoring once, destroyed visiting Galatasaray 5-0 and ended the Turkish club's European campaign.
Here's PSG's Kylian Mbappe, after scoring in the 63rd minute.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
Final Group A Standings:
1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 6; GD: +15; PTS: 16)
2. Real Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 11)
3. Club Brugge (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
4. Galatasaray (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 2)
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Club Brugge qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
At Bruges, Belgium:
Vinicius Junior (seen here celebrating) scored what proved to be the game winner in the 64th minute as Real Madrid defeated Club Brugge 3-1.
Despite the defeat, the Belgian club still qualified for a spot in the Europa League's Round of 32.
AFP-Getty Images photo by John Thys
At Paris:
Mauro Icardi opened the scoring in the 32nd minute as Paris Saint-Germain, with five players each scoring once, destroyed visiting Galatasaray 5-0 and ended the Turkish club's European campaign.
Here's PSG's Kylian Mbappe, after scoring in the 63rd minute.
Getty Images photo via UEFA website
Final Group A Standings:
1. Paris Saint-Germain (GP: 6; GD: +15; PTS: 16)
2. Real Madrid (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 11)
3. Club Brugge (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 3)
4. Galatasaray (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 2)
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage; Club Brugge qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
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