(Adds quotes and details) DONETSK, Ukraine, Dec 5 (Reuters) - An own goal by Shakhtar Donetsk defender Olexandr Kucher gave Juventus a 1-0 win that put them through to the last 16 of the Champions League with first place in Group E on Wednesday. Kucher deflected a cross intended for Juve's Sebastian Giovinco into his own net in the 56th minute to give the Italians the win at the Donbass Arena. Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah nearly got an own goal himself later in the second half as he turned to deal with a Razvan Rat cross, but the ball struck the post after coming off his thigh. ...
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