Atletico needed a 56^th minute screamer from Partey to rescue a draw after a less than impressive performance against Azerbaijani champions Qarabag.

The Spanish side needed to win the game to put pressure on Chelsea and Roma at the top of group C but fell behind in the first half through a fine header from Qarabag’s Spanish midfielder Michel.

Atletico who are still yet to register a victory in this season’s competition were given an advantage when Qarabag were reduced to 10 men a minute after Partey’s wonder strike, but they were still unable to break down the group minnows.

On the other side of the world, Ghana defender Harrison Afful was involved in an eye catching team performance when his Columbus Crew side brushed aside New York City FC 4-1 in Game 1 of the MLS Conference Semifinals.

Afful rounded off the scoring for his side in the 92^nd minute with a jaw dropping solo effort when he went past three players before calmly slotting the ball past the keeper.

The victory put Columbus Crew, who also have fellow Black Stars defender Jonathan Mensah in their ranks, in pole position to qualify for the Conference finals.

Below are the goals from the duo:

Click here for Harrison Afful’s goal

Click here for Thomas Partey’s goal

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By: Daniel Koranteng/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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“Board member Ahmed Soliman informed me today that I’m relieved of my duties,” the former Egypt striker said.

The decision brings an end to the 31-year-old’s reign only six months after he replaced Helmi Toulan to take up his first job in management.

And it comes despite Mido leading Zamalek to the Egypt Cup, an achievement which made him the youngest Egyptian coach to win a trophy.

However, Zamalek’s third place finish in the Egyptian league last season – behind winners and arch-rivals Al Ahly and Smouha – had led to speculation Mido’s future was uncertain.

And the club appears to have reacted after the 0-0 draw at home to TP Mazembe at the weekend that has damaged their hopes of reaching the Champions League semi-finals.

Mido retired as a player in 2013, ending his career at English side Barnsley.

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Source: BBC Sport

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