Steve Cherundolo got the start for Hannover 96, losing 2-0 to Standard Liege in Belgium. Both Group B teams advanced to the knockout stage of the competition. Standard Liege got their first goal in the 25th minute, doubling the lead in the 56th. Cherundolo picked up an 11th minute yellow card.
Jozy Altidore went the distance for AZ in a scoreless draw with Malmo in Group G. The result was a bit of a disappointment for AZ, with Malmo bottom of Group G. In Portugal, Jonathan Spector got the start for Birmingham City in a 1-0 loss to Braga. City missed an 11th minute penalty, with Braga scoring the game's only goal in the 51st.
Did Not Play: Brad Friedel (Spurs 1 - PAOK 2)
