Cham scores first goal for Red Star in CL Qualifiers win

Muhammed Cham celebrates his first goal for the Serbs in his second competitive match. Furkan Dursun and FC Thun still have every chance of advancing.

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Marko Arnautovic and Muhammed Cham can plan with Red Star Belgrade for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

The Serbian champions beat their Northern Irish counterpart Larne FC away 4-0 and, just like Sturm Graz, take a big step towards participating in a European club competition group stage.

The Austrian duo initially sat on the bench and watched as Bruno Duarte converted a penalty for the 1-0 lead (26th/P). In the second half, Kostov (55th) and Bruno Duarte again (67th) added further goals, before Cham and subsequently Arnautovic were also substituted in.

In the 85th minute, Cham sealed the result with a magnificent shot into the far corner. The five-time Austrian international is on loan from Trabzonspor, with Red Star holding a purchase option.

Dursun in Thun's Starting XI

Between FC Thun and Dinamo Zagreb, everything is still open after a 1-1 draw.

The Swiss surprise champions started with Furkan Dursun in the starting eleven, with Labeau (20th) scoring the 1-0. In the 56th minute, the former Rapid and SKN striker was substituted, with Zagreb managing a late equalizer through Zajc (86th).

In the clash of SK Sturm's potential opponents in the third qualifying round, Fenerbahce Istanbul secured a 1-0 home victory against Gornik Zabrze, thanks to a goal from Talisca (37th).