On 28 November, one of the Champions League matches took place. Shakhtar Donetsk and Antwerp (Belgium) met.
Champions League
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Antwerp ( Belgium ) - 1:0 (1:0)
Goals: Matvienko (12)
Warnings: S. Coulibaly (30), G. Kirk (45+1), Gocholeishvili (83)
In a recent UEFA Champions League match played at the Volksparkstadion, Shakhtar Donetsk faced Antwerp in a tense encounter. The 1-0 scoreline in Shakhtar's favour foreshadowed a tight contest in the second half, with both teams eager to win. The match got off to a blistering start: on 12 minutes, M. Matvienko scored the decisive goal, giving his team an early lead. Antwerp tried to get back on track, but their efforts were hampered by a yellow card received by S. Koulibaly in the 30th minute. Coulibaly in the 30th minute. Just before the half-time whistle Antwerp player G. Kerk was also cautioned with a yellow card, which stopped the attacking impulse of the team. The second half started with the substitution of an Antwerp player: on 46 minutes, G. Kerk replaced K. Euke. Shakhtar Donetsk reacted to the substitution by bringing on Newerton instead of A. Bondarenko in the 70th minute to strengthen the midfield and maintain the advantage. Antwerp also made a substitution in the 73rd minute, releasing A. Yusuf instead of G. Ilenichen. Yusuf. In the 83rd minute, Shakhtar Donetsk's G. Gocholeishvili received a yellow card, indicating the intensity of the match. As time ran out, both teams sought to seize the advantage.
In the 89th minute, Shakhtar Donetsk made the last substitution: D. Kryskiv replaced K. Kelsey. On 90 minutes, Antwerp's A. Muja received a late yellow card, adding drama to the final minutes of the match. In the final minutes of the game, Shakhtar Donetsk made their third and last substitution, bringing on D. Sikan instead of Y. Rakitskiy. Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained 1-0 in favour of Shakhtar Donetsk until the final whistle. It was a hard-fought victory for the home side, securing them a valuable three points in the UEFA Champions League. This match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Antwerp demonstrated the tireless determination and skill of both teams. The Volksparkstadion proved to be the right venue for such an intense contest, and the fans witnessed a thrilling encounter. Both teams gave each other a serious challenge and the match remained tense until the very end. As the tournament progresses, Shakhtar Donetsk will be looking to build on their victory and continue their quest for European glory. Antwerp, meanwhile, will analyse their performance and work on improving their tactics and execution in future matches. With so much at stake in the UEFA Champions League, every game is a crucial opportunity for teams to showcase their talent and commitment.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Porto vs Shakhtar and Antwerp vs Barcelona.
| Shakhtar | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 15 | Kicks | 13 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Offences | 12 |
| 4 | Corner | 9 |
| 6 | Offsides | 1 |
| 43% | Ball possession | 57% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 355 | Total assists | 464 |
| 291 | Accurate assists | 402 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 87% |