Big names fall in UEFA Cup

The UEFA Cup first round served up some shocks tonight with Hertha Berlin, Marseille, Schalke and Brondby all bowing out before the group stage.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2006 - 22:35
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The UEFA Cup first round served up some shocks tonight with Hertha Berlin, Marseille, Schalke and Brondby all bowing out before the group stage.

Danish side Odense BK produced the first eye-opener of the evening by eliminating Bundesliga high-flyers Hertha Berlin.

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