Sheriff salvage draw at Shakhtar in last Champions League group game

Updated: May 17, 2023, 12:01 am
Shakhtar Donetsk players celebrate after scoring a goal against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Champions League.
Shakhtar Donetsk players celebrate after scoring a goal against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Champions League.
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Sheriff Tiraspol ended their Champions League campaign by avoiding a fourth successive defeat when Boban Nikolov's last-gasp strike earned them a 1-1 draw at Shakhtar Donetsk in Group D on Tuesday.

The Moldovan side started the group phase with two shock victories and although they could not continue that form in Europe's premier club competition, they have at least booked a spot in the Europa League last 32.

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They looked to be heading towards another loss after Fernando's opening goal three minutes before halftime, only for Nikolov to salvage a point three minutes into stoppage time with a shot from close range.

Sheriff finished third in Group D with seven points, eight behind Real Madrid and three adrift of Inter Milan, with Shakhtar bottom on two points.