Europa League thoroughbreds Sevilla fought back to reach yet another final as substitute Erik Lamela scored with a fabulous header five minutes into extra time to earn a gritty 2-1 win over Juventus on Thursday, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory.
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Switzerland sealed their place in the World Cup last 16 following an entertaining five-goal victory over Serbia to round off the group stage. The Swiss fell behind but launched a comeback in a feisty affair to secure progression to the next round.
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Dusan Vlahovic scored the second-fastest goal ever for a Champions League debutant as his Juventus side were held to a 1-1 draw at Villarreal in a last-16 first-leg tie on Tuesday.
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Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disappointing but spirited 3-2 loss to Serbia in Belgrade. Alan Browne ended manager Stephen Kenny’s goal drought but the hosts replied through Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic with James Collins scoring moments from the end.
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