Maribor teen Zahovic rescues point against Sporting


Maribor's Luka Zahovic celebrates his goal against Sporting Lisbon during their Champions League Group G soccer match in Maribor September 17, 2014. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic

(Reuters) - Maribor substitute Luka Zahovic pounced on an embarrassing defensive blunder from Sporting to rescue a 1-1 draw in stoppage time against the Portuguese club in their Champions League Group G opener on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old Slovenian forward headed home a loose ball in the second minute of injury time after Sporting's centre-back pairing fluffed clearances in a panicked attempt to hold on to a lead given them by Nani's devastating strike.

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