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– FC Copenhagen scored their first goal in this season’s Champions League campaign as they drew 1-1 with already qualified Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in their last Group G game.
– The Danes had been condemned to last place from the previous matchday and, although the match lacked significance, the hosts got off to a strong start.
– Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel was forced into a superb save in the 10th minute to deny teenager Roony Bardghji.
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– Despite resting several players, Dortmund struck first through Thorgan Hazard’s well-taken effort at the far post against the run of play in the 23rd minute.
– Copenhagen put the Germans firmly on the back foot in the first half and had 12 shots on goal before they were rewarded with Hakon Haraldsson’s 41st-minute equaliser.
– Dortmund improved after the break and hit the post through substitute Youssoufa Moukoko in the 64th minute as they qualified behind Group G winners Manchester City, who beat third-placed Sevilla 3-1.
– The Spanish side will drop into the Europa League.
