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Group J Europa League Round-Up: Shakhtar Draw A Blank, Toulouse Edge Partizan
The Ukrainians are already through...
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Club Brugge - Lineups/Stats
Europa League Tables, Resulst, Fixtures
Europa League Tables, Resulst, Fixtures
Shakhtar Donetsk put the cherry on top of their qualification for the next stage of the Europa League by avoiding defeat at home to Club Brugge.
Although the Ukrainians are through, they will feel that they could have done more to keep up their winning run.
Stijn Stijnen was the busier of the two 'keepers in the first period but nonetheless was without particular much to do.
Shakhtar impressed largely through Razvan Rat in the second half, but even with Jadson creating some chances of his own, the game was destined for a draw.
Although the Ukrainians are through, they will feel that they could have done more to keep up their winning run.
Stijn Stijnen was the busier of the two 'keepers in the first period but nonetheless was without particular much to do.
Shakhtar impressed largely through Razvan Rat in the second half, but even with Jadson creating some chances of his own, the game was destined for a draw.
Toulouse FC 1-0 Partizan Belgrade - Lineups/Stats
Partizan's miserable run of European form continues after a Daniel Braaten goal settled matters in favour of hosts Toulouse, who remain in with a chance of progressing to the round of 32.
With qualification still in the balance for the Pink City outfit, it was no wonder that the hosts started the better side.
Their stricken Serb side, without a single point, showed defensive frailty to allow Daniel Braaten to head over the line from a corner 54 minutes in to score the only goal of the game.
Although Partizan had chances of their own, they continue to have the leakiest defence in the competition as they welcome Shakhtar for the final matchday.
The race for second place all comes down to December 16th, when Brugge host Toulouse in a winner-takes-all clash. The Belgians are one point ahead and can progress with a draw; TFC must go for the victory.
With qualification still in the balance for the Pink City outfit, it was no wonder that the hosts started the better side.
Their stricken Serb side, without a single point, showed defensive frailty to allow Daniel Braaten to head over the line from a corner 54 minutes in to score the only goal of the game.
Although Partizan had chances of their own, they continue to have the leakiest defence in the competition as they welcome Shakhtar for the final matchday.
The race for second place all comes down to December 16th, when Brugge host Toulouse in a winner-takes-all clash. The Belgians are one point ahead and can progress with a draw; TFC must go for the victory.
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