Slavia Prague 0-1 Tottenham: Spurs' Egyptian striker Mido unleashes an early shot in the hunt for an away goal In midfield, Didier Zokora (right) tussles with David Hubacek as the north London club attempt to limit Slavia's chances With the first half into its latter stages, Zokora feeds Jermaine Jenas who strokes his shot into the far corner to score Boss Martin Jol is a happy man at the final whistle after seeing Spurs make a fine start to their campaign Levadia Tallinn 0-1 Newcastle: The Magpies' captain Scott Parker searches for an early breakthrough in Estonia Summer signing Obafemi Martins makes his European debut for Newcastle and goes in search of his first goal The opener comes in the 10th minute when Antoine Sibierski powerfully heads home Damien Duff's free-kick Striker Vladimir Voskoboinikov causes a number of problems for the visitors but an equaliser does not materialise Salzburg 2-2 Blackburn: Rovers fall behind on the half hour but equalise almost instantly through Robbie Savage Benni McCarthy (left) then turns the match on its head by putting the Lancashire outfit in front before the interval Mark Hughes sees his side denied victory by a late equaliser but two away goals leave them in a strong position West Ham 0-1 Palermo: Argentine star Carlos Tevez makes his first start for the Hammers on their return to European action His compatriot Javier Mascherano also makes the side as the hosts look to make the group stage of the competition Their hopes are dashed on the stroke of half-time though, when Andrea Caracciolo scores to secure a first-leg win Molde 0-0 Rangers: Captain Barry Ferguson tries to fashion a chance for the Glasgow club against Norway's cup winners Daniel Berg Hestad is among those to threaten for the hosts as Paul Le Guen's side look far from impressive Hearts 0-2 Sparta Prague: The SPL runners-up suffer a blow in the 34th minute when Daniel Kolar puts the Czechs ahead Substitute Miroslav Matusovic (left) puts the tie almost out of Hearts' reach with another strike 20 minutes from time Derry City 0-0 Paris St Germain: Fabrice Pancrate breaks for the French side as Eddie McCallion tries to intervene Some dogged defending by the hosts sees them earn a creditable draw as they record one of the results of the night
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