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Krasnodar 0-1 FC Porto

Krasnodar 0-1 FC Porto

FC Porto grabbed an impressive 1-0 victory in Russia in their first leg meeting with Krasnodar.

It means they take a lead back to Portugal with them for the second leg next Tuesday.

Porto dominated the first half of the match, seeing far more of the call and having more goalscoring opportunities, but couldn't make it count.

They may have come to regret it in the second half, whereby Krasnodar grew into the game and began to be on top.

However, in the 89th minute, Porto were awarded a free-kick on the edge of the Krasnodar box, and a curling effort from Sergio Oliveira found the back of the net.

Brøndby 2-4 Braga; Ventspils 0-3 Guimarães

Brøndby 2-4 Braga; Ventspils 0-3 Guimarães

Benfica 5-0 Sporting

Benfica 5-0 Sporting