Showing posts with label 2014-15 UEFA Champions League (Group E). Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Citizens Blanked Roma On Road, Lock Up UCL Knockout-Stage Berth; Bayern Knock Out Horses At Home

Group-stage play in the UEFA Champions League concluded on Wednesday with eight games, two of the matches being contested in Group E.

At Rome:

Samir Nasri (60', that's him here celebrating after scoring) and Pablo Zebaleta (86') provided the scoring as Manchester City knocked off AS Roma 2-0 on the road and locked up a berth in the knockout stage of the Champions League.

At Munich, Germany:

Thomas Muller (PK-18', that's him celebrating after scoring), Sebastian Rode (84') and Mario Goetze (90') each delivered a goal as Bayern Munich dominated visiting CSKA Moscow 3-0 and ended the Horses' European campaign.

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FINAL GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. Bayern Munich (GP: 6; GD: +12; PTS: 15)
2. Manchester City (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
3. AS Roma (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 5)

Bayern Munich and Manchester City advanced to the Champions League's knockout stage while AS Roma qualified for the group stage of the Europa League. 

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Roma and Horses Draw In Russia; Sergio Aguero Hat Trick Powers Citizens Past Stunned Bayern

Group-stage play in the UEFA Champions League resumed on Tuesday with eight games, two of them in Group E.

At Khimki, Russia:
Berezutski and CSKA foil Roma at the last
Vasili Berezutski's late equalizer (90'+3) enabled CSKA Moscow to salvage a 1-1 home draw with AS Roma.  Francesco Totti (that's him battling with the Horses' Aleskandrs Cauna, left) scored for the visiting Italian club in the 43rd minute.

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At Manchester, England:
Agüero grabs stunning win against ten-man Bayern
Sergio Aguero delivered a hat trick (PK-22', 85', 90'+1) as Manchester City came from behind to upend visiting Bayern Munich 3-2.  That's Sergio, celebrating his game winner with teammates.

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GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. xx-Bayern Munich (GP: 5; GD: +9; PTS: 12)
2.      Manchester City (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
3.      AS Roma (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
4.      CSKA Moscow (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 5)

xx-Won Group E and clinched a berth in the knockout stage

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Bayern Lock Up Knockout-Stage Berth; Horses Knock Off Citizens At Manchester

Eight games were played on Wednesday as UEFA Champions League group-stage action continued.  Two of the contests were in Group E.

At Manchester, England:

Seydou Doumbia scored twice (2', 34', that's him celebrating after his second goal) as  CSKA Moscow knocked off Manchester City 2-1 on the road.

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At Munich, Germany:
Bayern beat Roma to claim first place in Group E
Franck Ribery (38', that's him celebrating) and Mario Gotze (64') each scored a goal as Bayern Munich locked up not only a berth in the knockout stage, but also won Group E with a 2-0 home win over AS Roma.

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GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. xx-Bayern Munich (GP: 4; GD: +10; PTS: 12)
2.      AS Roma (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
3.      CSKA Moscow (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4.      Manchester City (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 2)

xx-Won Group E and clinched berth in knockout stage

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Second-Half Goals Enable Horses To Erase Two-Goal Deficit, Gain Draw With Guests Citizens; Bayern Run Roughshod Over Roma In Italy

Eight games were played on Tuesday as group-stage play in the UEFA Champions League resumed.  Two of those contests took place in Group E.

At Khimki, Russia:
CSKA comeback thwarts City
Goals from Seydou Doumbia (65', that's him [left] celebrating here with teammates) and Bibras Natkho (PK-86') enabled CSKA Moscow to come back from a two-goal deficit and gain a 2-2 draw with visiting Manchester City.  Sergio Aguero (29') and James Milner (38') delivered the scoring for the Citizens.

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At Rome:

Arjen Robben scored twice (8', 30', that's him celebrating with teammates after his opening tally) as Bayern Munich scored five goals in the first half en route to a 7-1 road demolition of AS Roma.

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GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. Bayern Munich (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2. AS Roma (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
3. Manchester City (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

UEFA Champions League, Group E: Late Goal Sends Bayern Past Citizens; Roma Too Much For Horses

Group E play in the UEFA Champions League commenced on Wednesday with two games.

At Rome:
Gervinho helps Roma to overpower CSKA
Gervais Yao Gervinho scored twice (10', 31', that's him celebrating after scoring) as AS Roma scored four goals in the first half en route to a 5-1 demolition of visiting CSKA Moscow.

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At Munich:
Bayern's Boateng breaks City resolve
Jermoe Boateng haunted his former team with his 90th-minute strike (that's him celebrating)as Bayern Munich defeated visiting Manchester City 1-0.

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GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. AS Roma (GP: 1; GD: +4; PTS: 3)
2. Bayern Munich (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Manchester City (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. CSKA Moscow (GP: 1; GD; -4; PTS: 0)