Yesterday saw the first half of the second round of group games take place in the Champions League. This time it was groups E-H to play their matches first and here's how they got on:
Group E: Last year's runners-up Bayern Munich continued their shows as a 89th winner from Bastian Schweinsteiger was required to see off FC Basle in Switzerland. Alexander Frei put the home side ahead just 17 minutes before Schweinsteiger equalised from the penalty spot after 53 minutes. The win means Munich have a 100% start whereas Basle have a 0% start after losing to Cluj in the last game.
Roma also managed to win at home to CFR Cluj, with the same score in Switzerland. Defender Phillipe Mexes put Roma ahead after 69 minutes, substitute Marco Borriello doubled their lead two minutes later. Cluj pulled one back thanks to Ionut Rada twelve minutes from time. This both team on three points from two games.
Group F: The night's early game in Russia saw Spartak Moscow win 3-0 against MSK Zilina; two goals from Ari after 34 and 61 minutes was rounded off by Baretto Ibson in the final minute. This leaves Moscow with a 100% record so far with Zilina yet to pick up a point.
Chelsea also maintained their 100% record with a win against French champions Marseille; captain Terry gave Chelsea an early lead after seven minutes before a cool penalty from Nicolas Anelka sealed the points after just 28 minutes.
Group G: A late goal, nine minutes from time by Angel Di Maria was all that Real Madrid could muster up against Auxerre in France. This still leaves Madrid on six points from a possible six but they're not exactly doing it in style. Auxerre are still without a point.
Ajax and AC Milan shared the spoils at the Amsterdam Arena; Mounir El Hamadoui put the hosts ahead after 23 minutes. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his third goal of the tournament fourteen minutes later to grab a point for Milan. This leaves Ajax with that solitary point whereas Milan are now on four.
Group H: Blunderous keeper Lukasz Fabianski actually had a superb game in Serbia which included saving a penalty, as Arsenal won 3-1. Andrei Arshavin put the Gunner after a quarter of an hour before Cleo did convert a penalty after 33 minutes. FK Partizan had Marko Jovanovic sent off four minutes before the hour and the extra man helped see Arsenal home. Marouane Chamakh made it 2-1 after 71 minutes before defender Squillaci sealed the win with eight minutes to play.
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