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Champions League: Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol beat Real Madrid 2-1

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September 28, 2021 Sheriff Tiraspol's Gustavo Dulanto celebrates after the match REUTERS

Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol snatched a remarkable 2-1 win away to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, pulling off one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history thanks to a sensational 89th-minute strike from Sebastien Thill.

Competition debutants Sheriff went ahead against the 13-times European champions in the 25th minute with a header from Uzbek midfielder Jasurbek Yakhshiboev, who narrowly missed a chance to double the visitors' lead later in the first half.

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