On 15 February, one of the Europa League matches took place. Shakhtar Donetsk and Marseille (France) met.
Шахтер - Марсель - 2:2. Лига Европы. Обзор матча, статистикаEuropa League
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Marseille ( France ) - 2:2 (0:0)
Goals: Matvienko (68), Eginaldo (90+3) - Aubameyang (64), Iliman Ndiaye (90)
Warnings: L. Balerdi (27), Juhim Konoplya (49), O. Zubkov (78), Eguinaldo (90+3)
Shakhtar vs Marseille match review:
In a thrilling encounter at the Volksparkstadion, Shakhtar Donetsk and Marseille played out a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Europa League. Both teams showed their ability and fought hard throughout the game, leaving the fans on edge until the final whistle. The first half ended with a goalless draw on the scoreboard. However, there was no shortage of it as both teams showed attacking prowess and resilience in defence. In the 27th minute, Marseille player L. Balerdi received a yellow card, which added spice to the match. At the beginning of the second half it seemed that the game was doomed to a turning point. On 49 minutes, Shakhtar Donetsk's Y. Konoplya received a yellow card, which further heated up the atmosphere of rivalry. The deadlock was finally broken on 64 minutes when Marseille's P. Aubameyang scored a goal, giving his team the much-needed advantage. However, Shakhtar Donetsk responded quickly, equalising just four minutes later. M. Matvienko, demonstrating brilliant finishing skills, brought his team back into the game, levelling the score on the scoreboard - 1:1. On 72 minutes, Marseille replaced I. Ndiaye with Luis Henrique, while Shakhtar Donetsk released T. Stepanenko instead of Y. Nazariyin.
It was evident that both managers were keen to make tactical changes and unlock the potential of the game. Shakhtar Donetsk further strengthened their desire to win by making two more important substitutions in the 77th minute. D. Sikan replaced Kevin, while Y. Konoplya replaced G. Gocholeishvili. These fresh legs gave new energy to Shakhtar Donetsk's attack, creating problems for Marseille's defence. However, tensions rose in the 78th minute when Shakhtar Donetsk's O. Zubkov received a yellow card, adding controversy to the match. As time ticked away, both teams fought tirelessly for the decisive goal. In a dramatic turn of events, Marseille regained the lead in the 90th minute when I. Ndiaye headed the ball into the net. It seemed that the French team had scored a late victory, but Shakhtar Donetsk had other plans. In the final minutes of the game, Eguinaldo brought his team a crucial point and saved the victory. The tension of the match reached its peak when Shakhtar Donetsk received two yellow cards in added time. Eguinaldo and V. Bondar both got into the referee's notebook, reflecting the tension on the pitch. Overall, the match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Marseille was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams and spectators. The 2-2 draw was a testament to the fighting spirit and determination of the players. With such a thrilling encounter, football fans can look forward to an even more exciting and dramatic UEFA Europa League.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Marseille vs Shakhtar, Marseille vs Shakhtar.
Statistics of the match Shakhtar vs Marseille:
| Shakhtar | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 9 | Kicks | 14 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 18 | Offences | 10 |
| 3 | Corner | 6 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 429 | Total assists | 372 |
| 360 | Accurate assists | 316 |
| 84% | Accuracy of passes | 85% |
