Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Benfica edges Dortmund 1-0 in last 16 of Champions League (The Associated Press)

Benfica's Eduardo Salvio fights for the ball against Dortmund's Marc Bartra during the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between Benfica and Borussia Dortmund at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Borussia Dortmund squandered chance after chance, including a second-half penalty, before slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Benfica in their first leg match of the Champions League's Round of 16 on Tuesday. Kostas Mitroglou scored shortly after halftime and goalkeeper Ederson made some key saves afterward to help Benfica hold on for victory at the Stadium on Light. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed the penalty in the 58th minute, when his shot was stopped by Ederson.


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