Eindhoven took the lead in Monaco from the 38th minute after midfielder Veerman’s strike. Home stopper Disasi equalized in the 80th minute. The winner of the two matches will face the better of the pair Saint-Gilloise – Rangers in the final play-off for promotion to the group.
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Benfica had a great first half against the Danish team, scoring three times. Ramos scored twice and Fernández once. Ramos completed his hat-trick after an hour of play, he reduced Siso from the penalty spot for the visitors. Defender Bah, who joined the Lisbon team from Slavia in the summer, remained on the bench for the entire match. Benfica is close to progressing to the playoffs, where they would face Dynamo Kyiv or Sturm Štyrský Hradec.
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Saint-Gilloise sent Teuma into the lead in the opening act against the last finalist of the Europa League, Rangers, who was followed up by Vanzeir with a penalty kick after the change of sides. The team from Brussels played their first match in European cups after 58 years and made their debut in the Champions League qualifiers.
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Dinamo scored both goals in the opening nine minutes in Bulgaria. First Perič scored and after him Padt scored his own goal. Tekpetey scored against Ludogorets in the first half. The team from the Croatian capital will challenge either Bodö/Glimt or Žalgiris Vilnius in case of promotion.
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| The opening match of the 3rd preliminary round of the Champions League: |
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| Master part: |
| Ludogorets Razgrad – Dinamo Zagreb 1:2 (1:2) |
| Goals: 22. Tekpetey – 6. Perič, 9. own Padt |
| Non-championship part: |
| AS Monaco – PSV Eindhoven 1:1 (0:1) |
| Wickets: 80. Disasi – 38. Veerman |
| Saint-Gilloise (Belg.) – Glasgow Rangers 2:0 (1:0) |
| Goals: 27. Teuma, 76. Vanzeir from pen. |
| Benfica Lisbon – Central Jutland 4:1 (3:0) |
| Goals: 17th, 33rd and 61st Ramos, 40th Fernández – 78th Sisto from pen |
| Everything about the match Pilsen – Tiraspol can be found HERE |
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