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Champions League Review (Week 1)

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GROUP A

Manchester United Vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Half Time Score: 1-0 (22' Rooney)
Full Time Score: 4-2(54' Rolfes, 59' Van Persie, 70' Rooney, 79' Valencia)

Review:


It was an evenly matched first half even though Manchester United took the lead through Wayne Rooney in the 22' from Evra's cross. Bayer began playing a high pressure game the 2nd half and equalised through Simon Rolfes (54'). 5 minutes later Van Persie restored the lead and at this point the game pretty much got away from Leverkusen as United put the game to bed with two more goals through Rooney and Valencia. The game ended 4 - 2. 3 points to United.

Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379448503---50

Real Sociedad Vs. Shakhtar Donetsk

 Half Time Score: 0-0
Full Time Score: 0-2(65',87' Alex Teixeira)

  Review:


The home side started pretty well with every opportunity and attempt at goal falling to their feet. It took Shakhtar right up to half time to register their first attempt at goal. The second half seemed more evenly matched, though it was Shakhtar who took the lead and doubled it through Alex Teixeira.




Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379449231---50


Table:
Group A TABLE


GROUP B

 Galatasaray Vs. Real Madrid

 Half Time Score: 0-1 (33' Isco)
Full Time Score: 1-6 (54',84' Benzema, 63',66',90' Ronaldo, 84' Bulut)

                                                                                     Review:


The goal by Isco Alarcon a bit later in the 1st half all but nullified any threats Galatasaray showed when the game began. The second half was something Galatasaray would love to forget about because it was shambolic for them. 2 goals from Benzema and a hattrick for Cristiano Ronaldo buried the poor home team's defence. Gareth Bale made his champions league debut for Real from the bench and this was his first game in the champions leauge since his last against his current employers.

Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379443385---50

 FC Copenhagen Vs. Juventus

Half Time Score: 1-0 (14' Jorgensen)
Full Time Score: 1-1 (54' Quaglirella)

                                                                                     Review:

It was one of the more unexpected results of the week. Juventus were stunned by an early Copenhagen goal but immediately went on the offensive but it was just one of those days for the Copenhagen keeper Johan Wiland where he would keep just everything out. The sustained Juventus pressure finally gave fruit in the second half when Quaglirella equalised from an Peluso cross. The game ended 1-1 despite the continuous pressure and both sides shared a point.


 Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379448860---50

Table:
Group B TABLE


GROUP C

 SL Benfica Vs. RSC Anderlecht

Half Time Score: 2-0 (4' Djuricic, 30' Luisao)
Full Time Score: 2-0

 Review:


The game began really well for the home side as Filip Djuricic poked in a ball the keeper Silvio Proto couldnt hold on too. Luisao Anderson doubled the lead a later in the half with a decent control and finish. The best attacking period for Anderlecht was immediately after the break they were unable to get any goals. the game ended 2-0 in favour of the home team as they secured 3 points.

Highlights: http://www.matchhighlight.com/latest-goals/uefa/champion-league/benfica-v-anderlecht-2/

Olympiacos Vs. Paris Saint Germain

 Half Time Score: 1-1(19' Cavani, 24' Weiss)
Full Time Score: 1-4(68',73' Thiago Motta, 86' Marquinios)

 Review:

The scoreline does not do justice to the effort put in by Olympiacos but credit goes to PSG for their astute finishing. Olympiacos were very weak while defending setpieces and conceded 3 2nd half goals through it. The first half ended 1-1 as Vladamir Weiss the ex- Manchester City youngster scored an incredible solo goal.





Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379443623---50


Table:

Group 

GROUP D

 Bayern Munich Vs. CSKA Moscow

Half Time Score: 2-0 (4' Alaba, 41' Mandzukic)
Full Time Score: 3-0 (68' Robben)

                                                                                     Review:


The game began well for Bayern Munich with David Alaba scoring a sublime free kick from around 26 yards out. The game pretty much continued that way as Bayern continued to keep possession and doubled their lead through a Mario Mandzukic header just before the half. Robben scored a third in the second half ensuring 3 points for Bayern.



Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379443498---50

Viktoria Plzen Vs. Manchester City

 Half Time Score: 0-0
Full Time Score: 0-3 (48' Dzeko, 53' Toure, 58' Aguero)

                                                                                     Review:

 Like the other big boys from the group, Manchester CIty won their first game in the Champions League in 2 seasons ago when they beat an already qualified Bayern Munich. Three 2nd half goals ensured that City started they campaign off with 3 points in Czech. The highlight of the game was the scorching finish by the big man Yaya Toure to double City's advantage after Edin Dzeko's  opener.
Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379448401---50

 Table:
Group D TABLE


 GROUP E
Schalke 04 Vs. Steaua Bucuresti

Half Time Score: 0-0
Full Time Score: 3-0 (67' Uchida, 78' Boateng, 85' Draxler)

 Review:


Atsuto Uchida opened the scoring halfway through the second when his cross from midfield crept into the far post. Schalke continued scoring after that through Kevin Prince Boateng. Just before full time, slick passing gave young prodigy Julian Draxler a chance to triple the lead which he took with arms wide open. 3 points to the Germans.



Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379535877---50

Chelsea Vs. Basel

 Half Time Score: 1-0 (45' Oscar)
Full Time Score: 1-2 (71' Salah, 81' Streller)

 Review:


Oscar took the lead for Chelsea with practically the last play of the first half when his right footed effort beat Yann Somer at the far post. Basel managed to equalize on 71' and managed to shock everyone when they took the lead ten minutes later. the game ended in favour of the Swiss club to create the biggest upset of the week.





Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379530025---50

 Table:

Group E TABLE




GROUP F
Olympique De Marseille Vs Arsenal

Half Time Score: 0-0
Full Time Score: 1-2 (65' Walcott, 84' Ramsey, 90' J. Ayew)

                                                                                     Review:


A tired and lithargic display from Arsenal in the first half as they misplaced several passes meant Marseille had the upper hand but failed to truly trouble Wojciech Szczesny. A second half blunder from Jeremy Morel gave Theo Walcott the opportunity to thrash the ball into the back of the net and free scoring Aaron Ramsey's goal at the end meant arsenal were safe. Although Marseille pulled one back when Ramsey gave away a penalty, it was too late for them to do anything more.


Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379532868---50

SSC Napoli Vs Borussia Dortmund

 Half Time Score: 1-0 (29' Higuain)
Full Time Score: 2-1 (67' Insigne, 87' Zuniga(og))

                                                                                     Review:


Juan Zuniga's cross was turned into the bottom right corner by Napoli's big money signing of the summer Gonzalo Higuain. Right at the end of the half, Dortmund keeper Roman Weidenfeller was sent off for a hand ball. Napoli's biggest young talent Lorenzo Insigne curled in a beautiful free kick to further Dortmund's frustrations. The third goal too, was scored by a Napoli player, Juan Zuniga who turned the ball into his own net.


Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379530064---50

Table:

Group F TABLE


GROUP G
Austria Vienna Vs. FC Porto

Half Time Score: 0-0
Full Time Score: 0-1 (55' Lucho)

 Review:


Porto enjoyed majority of the possession the entire game though Austria Vienna were able to break out on counter attacks. Porto finally had something to show for all the possession they had, when skipper Lucho Gonzalez wrong footed Heinz Lidner and drove a low shot into the back of the net. The game ended 1-0 to the Portugese visitors as they clinched 3 points from their champions league opener.



Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379532794---50


Atletico Madrid Vs. Zenit St. Petersburg

 Half Time Score: 1-0 (40' Miranda)
Full Time Score: 3-1 (58' Hulk, 64' Arda, 80' Leo)

 Review:


 Atletico took the first half lead through Miranda five minutes before time. The defender headed home beating Juri Lodigin at the near post. Gilvandinho Hulk equalised with a shot hammered from outside the box. Arda turan restored the lead when a flurry of shots blocked by Zenit kept falling to Atletico players. Leo Baptistao ensured 3 points with his late finish.



Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379530218---50

Table: 
Group G TABLE



GROUP H


 AC Milan Vs. Celtic

Half Time Score: 0-0
Full Time Score: 2-0 (82' Izaguirre(og), 86' Muntari)

                                                                                     Review:


Milan were unable to break through the Celtic defence until late in the second half and yet needed an own goal from Emilio Izaguirre to give them the lead. just five minutes later, a great free kick from Balotelli was pushed by Fraser Foster into the path of Sulley Muntari to double Milan's advantage.




Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379534891---50

FC Barcelona Vs. Ajax Amsterdam

 Half Time Score: 1-0 (21' Messi)
Full Time Score: 4-0 (55',75' Messi, 69' Pique)

                                                                                     Review:


Considering the fact Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brilliant hattrick the previous day, it was pretty obvious what Lionel Messi was going to do. He began scoring with a fantastic free kick that kissed the net on the bottom right corner. He scored 2 more the second half and along with Pique's header, Barcelona ended the game with a 4 goal lead.



Highlights: http://www.tvgolo.com/match-showfull-1379530110---50

Table:

Group H TABLE
Author:

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