Wednesday, October 12, 2022

UEFA Champions League, Group A: Napoli Double-Up Ajax To Advance To Knockout Stage; Reds Ambush Rangers In Glasgow; 'Gers Eliminated

 Eight games were contested in Wednesday UEFA Champions League action, two of them in Group A.


At Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Naples, Italy:


Khvicha Kvaratskhelia converted a penalty kick in the 62nd minute for the game-winning goal as Napoli doubled up visiting Ajax Amsterdam 4-2 to clinch a berth in the knockout stage.


At Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland:


Mohamed Salah produced a hat trick (76', 80', 81') while Roberto Firmino added a double (24', 55') as Liverpool, after suffering an early deficit, rose up and annihilated hosts Rangers 7-1.


The Scottish club has been eliminated from the tournament.


Group A Standings:


1. x-Napoli (GP: 4; GD: +13; PTS: 12

2.    Liverpool (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 9)

3.    Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 3)

4. e-Rangers (GP: 4; GD: -15; PTS: 0)


x-Clinched berth in Champions League's knockout stage

e-Eliminated from Champions League contention but still alive for Europa League knockout-stage berth

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