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Thu 11 Nov 2009Higuain puts Real clear
ROUND-UP: GROUP C:Gonzalo Higuain scored the only goal as Real Madrid beat FC Zurich 1-0 to go clear at the top of the group. The Argentine striker was played through by Kaka to score after 21 minutes but despite their dominance Real struggled to add to their lead.
Real camped on the edge of the Zurich area and it was Kaka who prised open their massed ranks. The Brazilian, who had already had a long-range effort saved, danced past two players before slipping the ball into the area for Higuain and the Argentine beat Johnny Leoni with a low shot.
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