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Europa League 2017: Scores, Odds After Thursday's Round-of-16 Leg 1 Results

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Manchester United grabbed a vital away goal in a difficult first leg in southern Russia, as the Red Devils earned a 1-1 draw against FC Rostov in the 2017 Europa League round of 16 on Thursday.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's close-range finish put United in the driving seat, but the hosts fought back in a gritty second half on an awful playing surface.

FC Copenhagen shocked Dutch giants Ajax as they collected a 2-1 victory in Denmark.

Apoel Nicosia suffered a rare home defeat in Europe, losing 1-0 to Anderlecht in Cyprus.