Phillips strike keeps Saints hopes alive as Romanians surprise

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The former Sunderland man equalised Claudiu Raducanu’s vital away goal for the Romanians, meaning Gordon Strachan’s side will take a 1-1 scoreline to Steaua’s Ghencea Stadium for the second leg of this UEFA Cup first-round tie on October 15.

Claudiu Raducanu, the leading scorer in Romania last season, took advantage of slack Saints marking to head home in the 20th minute of this UEFA Cup first round, first leg tie.