I don't even want to talk about some of the games that happened today, but I'm going try and get through this as quickly as possible.
Group E
Fiorentina 4-3 Debrecen
Debrecen actually scored first (Cvzitkovics 2') but then conceded three goals (Mutu 6', Gilardino 10', Mutu 20') Fiorentina. The next three goals leap-frogged between the teams with Debrecen (Rudolf 28'), then Fiorentina (Santana 37') and finally a last-effort strike by Coulibaly (88') of Debrecen. Debrecen remains at the bottom of the group with 0 points while Fiorentina trails leader Lyon by 3.
Lyon 2-1 Liverpool
This was probably not the ideal outcome Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez had in mind. Liverpool took the lead just four minutes before halftime with a goal from Yossi Benayoun. They held strong until the 72nd minute when Gonalons netted his shot. 'Pool's death sentence arrived in injury time when Cesar Delgado scored. Steven Gerrard, who was supposed to be totally healthy for this game, was subbed after only 25 minutes due to more injuries. Fernando Torres, also injured, was not present. Lyon lead the table with 9 points while Liverpool have only 3.
Group F
Rubin Kazan 2-1 Barcelona
This game is entirely too painful for me to talk about and I am more than upset with my boys. Kazan took the lead right away in the 2nd minute when Aleksandr Ryazantsev scored, totally rocking Barcelona, and they never quite recovered although they did have some awesome shots on goal. Ibrahimovic offered a sliver of hope when he equalized in the 48th minute, but Kazan sealed the deal when Gokdeniz ripped the death strike and Kazan ended the game 2-1 in their favor. You want more bad news? Dani Alves is out for 3 weeks with an injury. Lovely.
Inter Milan 2-2 Dynamo Kiev
Inter came from behind twice to tie with Dynamo. Mikhalik (5') scored for Dynamo, and Ferreira Lucio provided an own goal (40'), while Stankovic (37') and Samuel (45') provided goals for their own side. Inter remains at the bottom of the group with 3 points while Dynamo is tied with Barcelona and Kazan in points with 4.
Group G
Unirea Urziceni 4-1 Rangers
Urziceni opened the scoring for the Rangers, with an own goal from Vilana in the 2nd minute. However the Rangers would repay Urziceni twofold- literally. Bilasco (32'), Kyle Lafferty (og 49'), Lee McCulloch (og 59'), and Brandan (65') all provided goals for Urziceni. Urziceni have 4 points, 5 shy of leaders Sevilla. The Rangers remain at the bottom of the table with 1 point.
Sevilla 3-1 VfB Stuttgart
Stuttgart never stood a chance in this game. Sevilla scored three times before Stuttgart even knew what was going on. Squillaci (27', 72'), and Navas (55') netted for Sevilla before Elson (73') responded. Sevilla lead the table with 9 points while Stuttgart moved down to 3rd place in front of the Rangers.
Group H
AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Arsenal
It seemed like Arsenal had this game in the bag. Fabregas scored in the 36th minute and Arsenal held strong-until injury time when Alkmaar was able to slip one past young goalie Victor Mannone. It was a tough draw for the English team. Despite the draw Arsenal is in 1st place in Group H with 7 points. Alkmaar rose above Olympiakos and now have 2 points from 3 games.
Olympiakos 2-1 Standard Liege
Olympiakos came from behind to secure their 3 points today after Igor De Camargo scored for Standard in the 37th minute. Just 6 minutes Mitrogluo leveled for Olympiakos, and Stoltidis snatched the late win in the 90th minute. Olympiakos are one point behind leaders Arsenal while Standard remains at the bottom of the table with one point.
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