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Stoke draw guarantees Europa League qualification

02 December 2011 - 05:04

Stoke City earned a hard fought 1-1 draw with Dinamo Kiev at the Britannia Stadium last night, and a late goal from Kenwyne Jones ensured that the Potters sit at the top of Group E on 11 points ahead of Besiktas who are on 9.

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A gap of 5 points from 3rd placed Dinamo Kiev guarantees Stoke City qualification for the next round.<br />

A Matthew Upson own goal in the 28th minute put the Ukrainian side in the driving seat.&nbsp;Olexandr Aliyev's shot parried off of the former West Ham and Arsenal defender into his own net, putting Kiev in the lead.<br />

Just before half time, former Chelsea striker Andrei Shevchenko thumped the ball against the post. The Ukrainians should have been 2-0 up going in at the break.<br />

Kenwyne Jones was the hero in the 81st minute, as he headed home a lovely floated ball from Jermaine Pennant to ensure qualification to the next round.

Written by Samuel Turnbull