Barca grab last-gasp point with Messi strike

WHILE Chelsea romped to a comfortable win in Sofia last night, group rivals Werder Bremen and Barcelona shared the points in Germany.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2006 - 01:00

Adrian Russell

Argentine international Lionel Messi scored a vital late equaliser as Champions League holders Barcelona snatched a 1-1 Group A draw.

Barcelona looked to be heading for their first defeat in this competition for 18 months after their captain Carlos Puyol had scored an own goal on 56 minutes.

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