The decisive goal was scored by young player Luka Zahović in the last moments of the game. The 18-year-old Zahovič, son of sporting director Zlatko Zahovič, has seized the opportunity after players Carvalho and Mauricio have lost the edge and has scored a goal with his head past goalkeeper Rui Patricio. 12,000 people were on their feet and cheering for the young hero of the day. Sporting also scored a goal earlier in the 80th min.

Maribor will play the next round on the 30th of September against Schalke. The match in group G between Chelsea and Schalke has also ended in a draw yesterday (1:1).