*Well in Lisbon, struggling German side Schalke have had the best of the game into half time with a 1-0 lead courtesy of Jose Manuel Jurado. Both sides had tons of oppurtunities throughout the first half beginning in the very first minute when Ivan Rakitić had a go for Schalke 04. They had to wait until the 19th minute however, when Jurado was able to slice in a goal from a pass by Raul Gonzalez following a Rakitić cross.
*Meanwhile in the Netherlands Tottenham are dealing blows to FC Twente, or should I say that Twente is hurting themselves? Peter Wisgerhof opened the scoring for the wrong side when he put in an own goal in the 12th minute. Twente drew level in the 22nd thanks to a fine effort by Denny Landzaat at the penalty spot. The two sides go into half time with the scores level 1-1.
*On the other hand in Germany Bremen lead Inter Milan 1-0 into half time thanks to a beautiful cross by Torsten Frings and a beautiful headed goal by Sebastian Prödl in the 39th minute which put the home side ahead. Bremen have actually more of the attempts in the match as well as a bit more of the possession it would seem.
*In France there is deadlock as Lyon and Hapoel Tel-Aviv are without any goals as the first half ends. Their have been plenty of attempts by both sides and while Lyon does have more possession than their opponents, they aren't using it.
*In Manchester, England, United are falling to Valencia in the first half thanks to a 32nd minute strike by Pablo Hernandez with a fantastic assist by Alejandro Domínguez. Manchester United have actually had more chances and possession than their opponents, however they seem almost clueless in front of goal. Valencia lead 1-0 away from home.
*In Turkey, Bursaspor are being led by Rangers due to a powerful strike by Kenny Miller thanks to a Steven Whittaker cross in the 19th minute. The Turks have actually out-fired the Scotts but to no avail. It'll be interesting to see how Rangers can hold on or even extend this lead. 1-0 'Gers.
*Barcelona on the other hand are fielding a relaxed side as they take on Rubin Kazan. It kind of shows as we go to half time with the score 0-0. Barca have been content to keep the ball for much of the game and have had some chances, as have Rubin, but no breakthrough yet. I see Barca going ahead first though when the second half begins.
*Finally, Denmark plays host to the important game between Kobenhavn and Panathinaikos. FCK went ahead before half time, in the 26th minute, thanks to a Martin Vingaard strike that should see Kobenhavn through to the next round no matter how Rubin fare. 1-0 Kobenhavn.
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