FIORENTINA took the top spot in Group J and moved into the knockout stage of the Europa League after beating Azerbaijan's Qarabag, 2-1, on Thursday (Friday, Manila time).
Matias Vecino's first goal of the season put Fiorentina 1-0 up an hour in, and substitute forward Reynaldo leveled in the 73rd. But three minutes later, Federico Chiesa netted the winner.
In Group G, Celta Vigo progressed with a 2-0 win at Panathinaikos. Striker John Guidetti headed in the opener four minutes into the game, and Fabian Orellana doubled the lead in the second half from the spot.
AZ Alkmaar qualified from second place in Group D after beating group winner Zenit St. Petersburg 3-2. Ben Rienstra, Ridgeciano Haps, and Muamer Tankovic scored for the Dutch side. Giuliano pulled one back for Zenit, and Stijn Wuytens' own goal settled the score.
A 0-0 home draw with Group E winner Roma meant Romania's Astra advanced with the Italian club.
Saint-Etienne came from two goals down to beat Anderlecht 3-2 and claim Group C, after both had qualified.
PAOK finished second in the group after a 2-0 win over Slovan Liberec.
Newcomer Osmanlispor made the round of 32 by beating Zurich 2-0 and finishing top of Group L.
Spanish side Villarreal was also through after beating Steaua 2-1, trailing Turkey's Osmanlispor by one point.
Group H winner Shakhtar Donetsk completed its perfect group stage record with a 4-2 away victory at Braga. Captain Taison and defender Serhiy Kryvtsov had two goals each.
KAA Gent advanced with a 1-0 win at last place Konyaspor.
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