UEL: Liverpool held by Napoli, Utrecht waste opportunity

(GSM) – Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Napoli in Europa League Group K while Utrecht drew 1-1 with bottom-placed Steaua Bucuresti.

The top two teams in this group, Napoli and Liverpool, faced off in Italy’s third city but neither side managed to make a difference at San Paolo stadium.

More goals were scored at Utrecht versus Steaua, where the Dutch hosts took the lead through Edouard Duplan on the hour.

But Steaua were handed an easy point as defender Alje Schut headed the ball past his own goalkeeper in the 75th minute, 1-1.

Liverpool are still on top of the group with five points, while Napoli follow with three. Utrecht have the same amount of points but Napoli scored more goals. Steaua remain at the bottom with two points.