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Sheriff make history as first Moldovan side to reach Champions League group stage

The club completed a marathon qualifying process by holding Dinamo Zagreb to a draw in order to qualify for the first round proper

FC Sheriff wrote their names into Champions League history on Wednesday as they clinched Moldova's first-ever group stage berth.

The club went into the second leg of their play-off against Dinamo Zagreb in a commanding position and only needed to avoid defeat to be assured of their spot.

A 0-0 draw in Croatia was sufficient to write a new chapter in the story of one of Europe's most intriguing football clubs.

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A marathon journey

Sheriff were certainly made to work for their berth alongside heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus and holders Chelsea.