In a tighter game than expected, the Barcelona featured a goal by Piqué to defeat Dynamo Kiev 1-0 at the Camp Nou, in the third round of the group stage of the Champions League.
The positive result on Wednesday takes Barcelona to their first 3 points, in third place in group E. Dynamo Kiev follows with one point, in fourth place.
The Catalan team dominated the first half and got most of the scoring chances, but the attackers lacked the finishing touch to open the scoring. If the front men weren’t solving it, it was up to Gerard Piqué to take advantage of Jordi Alba’s cross to put Barcelona ahead in the 35th minute.
The visitors managed to equalize the game in midfield in the second half and made life difficult for Barcelona. Still, Dynamo Kiev created few real scoring chances and didn’t give goalkeeper Ter Stegen too much trouble. Even with the entry of Philippe Coutinho and Aguero, the Catalans were unable to extend their advantage.
The teams face off again for the next round of the Champions League group stage on November 2nd. This time, the match will be held at Kiev’s Olympic Stadium at 17:00 (GMT).
Salzburg defeats Wolfsburg and remains unbeaten
Salzburg featured two goals from Noah Okafor and one from Karim Adeyemi to defeat Wolfsburg 3-1 at the Red Bull Arena. Now, the winners go to seven points and occupy the first place in Group G. Wolfsburg follow with just two points from three games, in third place.
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