AEK came close to a feat against Raj. The Spaniards arrived in Athens with a three-goal lead, but the hosts had already reduced the deficit by the 51st minute. Zini scored twice in the 13th and 51st minutes, and Marin also scored from the penalty spot in the 36th minute.
However, the hardened Isi Palazon reduced the score to 3:1 in the 60th minute, and then the guests held on until the end.
Two-time finalists in the youngest UEFA club competition, Fiorentina, were knocked out by Crystal Palace. The "Viola" celebrated 2-1 tonight, but it wasn't enough as they lost convincingly 3-0 on the Island.
Ismaila Sar put the visitors ahead in the 17th minute and practically removed all doubts. Albert Gudmundson's penalty kick and Sher Endur's goal in the 53rd minute brought the home team a rosy victory.
Strasbourg outclassed Mainz at home 4:0 and made up for the two-goal deficit from Germany.
Sebastian Nanasi opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Abdul Outara doubled the lead nine minutes later, before Julio Enciso made it 3-0 in the 69th minute. Emanuel Emega converted a penalty in the 74th minute to seal a place in the semi-finals.
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