Tuesday, December 01, 2020

UEFA Champions League, Group D: Reds Knock Off Ajax, Advance To Knockout Stage; Atalanta Held To Home Draw By Midtjylland

 Two games in Group D of the UEFA Champions League were contested on Tuesday.


At Liverpool, England:


Curtis Jones' goal in the 58th minute lifted Liverpool to a 1-0 home victory over Ajax Amsterdam---and a berth in the knockout stage as well as the Group D title.


At Bergamo, Italy:


Cristian Romero's equalizer in the 79th minute enabled Atalanta to gain a 1-1 home draw with FC Midtjylland.


Alexander Scholz scored for the Wolves in the 13th minute.


Group D Standings:


1. y-Liverpool (GP: 5; GD: +7; PTS: 12)

2.    Atalanta (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 8)

3.    Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 5; GD: -9; PTS: 7)

4. o-FC Midtjylland (GP: 5; GD: -9; PTS: 1)


y-Won Group D and clinched berth in Champions League knockout stage

o-Eliminated from European competition

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