Wednesday, November 3, 2021

UEFA Champions League, Group C: Ajax Clinch Berth In Sweet Sixteen; Lions Too Much For Black Eagles In Lisbon; Besiktas Eliminated

 Two games in Group C of the UEFA Champions League were contested on Wednesday.


At Dortmund, Germany:


Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute as Ajax Amsterdam locked up a berth in the knockout stage after their 3-1 road victory over Borussia Dortmund.


At Lisbon:


Pedro Goncalves scored twice (PK-31', 38') as Sporting CP demolished visiting Besiktas 4-0 and knocked the Black Eagles out of the tournament.


Group C Standings:


1. x-Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 4; GD: +12; PTS: 12)

2.    Borussia Dortmund (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 6)

3.    Sporting CP (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 6)

4. z-Besiktas (GP: 4; GD: -10; PTS: 0)


x-Clinched berth in Champions League's knockout stage

z-Eliminated from Champions League contention, but still alive for berth in Europa League



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