Alexandru Spiridon and company qualify for Champions League quarter-finals
- 09.03.2011 12:26
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Shaktar Donetsk, where Moldovan coach Alexandru Spiridon is assistant manager, qualified for the first time to the Champions League's quarter-finals stage.
In the first knock-out round, the Ukrainians saw off the challenge of Italian side AS Roma. The Miners trashed the Romans 3-0 on Tuesday, March 8, in the second leg. Czech Hubschaman, Brazilian Willian and Croatia’s Eduardo netted the goals. Shaktar had won the first leg in Italy 3-2.
The Ukrainians will learn their quarter-finals opponent after the draw on March 18.
It is for the first time when a Moldovan coach or player reaches the quarter-finals of the most prestigious club competition.
50 year old Spiridon won the UEFA Cup with Shaktar in 2009.
