The 26-year-old Australian World Cup star scored his fourth goal of the season, and first since October 31, with the opener on 17 minutes in Moldova.

Holman converted Rasmus Elm's low ball into the box with a tidy finish into the bottom corner.

But AZ, who needed victory in Moldova to have any hope of staying alive in Group E, conceded on 54 minutes when Florent Rouamba scored a wonder goal from long distance.

It ended 1-1, meaning AZ and Sheriff are both eliminated.

Elsewhere, Mitch Langerak was on the bench as Borussia Dortmund defeated Karpaty Lviv 3-0 at home to give themselves a chance of progressing in Group J.

Dortmund must win at Sevilla in a fortnight's time to go through.

Meanwhile in Group K, Tommy Oar was an unused sub as Utrecht drew 3-3 with Napoli leaving them bottom of the standings, while Brad Jones was on the bench as Liverpool drew 1-1 at Steaua Bucuresti to seal their progress.