Match report

Antwerp 2–3 Shakhtar Donetsk: UEFA Champions League Match Report

Antwerp
Antwerp
2–3
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
Oct 4, 2023

Shakhtar Donetsk secured a hard-fought victory over Antwerp in the UEFA Champions League, turning around an early two-goal deficit to win 3-2. The Belgian side took the lead through goals from Arbnor Muja and M. Balikwisha within the first half hour, only for D. Sikan and Y. Rakitskyi to equalize before halftime. Shakhtar's persistence paid off as they added a third goal late in the game, ensuring their grip on victory.

Key Facts

  • • Antwerp scored first through Arbnor Muja (3') and M. Balikwisha (34'), both assisted by A. Vermeeren.
  • • Shakhtar Donetsk responded with goals from D. Sikan (48', 76') and Y. Rakitskyi (71').
  • • Several yellow cards were issued to players on both sides, including Antwerp's T. Alderweireld for an argument late in the match.
  • • Shakhtar Donetsk made key substitutions with M. Shved replacing D. Sikan.

Lineups

Antwerp

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Butez (G)
  • 34 J. Bataille (D)
  • 23 T. Alderweireld (D)
  • 44 S. Coulibaly (D)
  • 5 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 48 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 27 M. Keita (M)
  • 24 J. Ekkelenkamp (M)
  • 11 A. Muja (F)
  • 18 V. Janssen (F)
  • 10 M. Balikwisha (F)

Substitutes

  • 55 A. Valencia
  • 9 G. Ilenikhena
  • 8 A. Yusuf
  • 33 Z. Van Den Bosch
  • 91 S. Lammens
  • 7 G. Kerk
  • 26 O. De Wolf
  • 19 C. Ejuke

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Riznyk (G)
  • 26 Y. Konoplia (D)
  • 44 Y. Rakitskyi (D)
  • 22 M. Matviienko (D)
  • 16 I. Azarovi (D)
  • 29 Y. Nazaryna (M)
  • 6 T. Stepanenko (M)
  • 11 O. Zubkov (M)
  • 10 H. Sudakov (M)
  • 8 D. Kryskiv (M)
  • 14 D. Sikan (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Shved
  • 21 A. Bondarenko
  • 18 K. Kelsy
  • 25 N. Miroshi
  • 27 O. Ocheretko
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 19 D. Chyhrynskyi
  • 7 Eguinaldo
  • 90 O. Kashchuk
  • 4 D. Castillo
  • 1 A. Rudko
  • 32 E. Kozik

Timeline

  1. Antwerp
    3' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    Arbnor Muja · Assist: A. Vermeeren
  2. Antwerp
    12' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    M. Keita

    Foul

  3. Antwerp
    34' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Balikwisha · Assist: A. Vermeeren
  4. Shakhtar Donetsk
    36' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Konoplia

    Foul

  5. Antwerp
    37' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    V. Janssen

    Foul

  6. Shakhtar Donetsk
    48' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sikan
  7. Shakhtar Donetsk
    66' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Rakitskyi

    Foul

  8. Shakhtar Donetsk
    71' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Rakitskyi
  9. Antwerp
    74' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ekkelenkamp · On: A. Valencia
  10. Shakhtar Donetsk
    76' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sikan · Assist: Y. Nazaryna
  11. Shakhtar Donetsk
    82' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sikan

    Foul

  12. Antwerp
    83' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Wijndal · On: G. Ilenikhena
  13. Antwerp
    83' Antwerp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Keita · On: A. Yusuf
  14. Antwerp
    87' Antwerp subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Arbnor Muja · On: Z. Van Den Bosch
  15. Shakhtar Donetsk
    87' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Sikan · On: M. Shved
  16. Antwerp
    90'+1 Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    T. Alderweireld

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Antwerp Shakhtar Donetsk
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 85% 83%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 16
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 517 461
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 7 7
xG 1.84 2.27
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 440 383
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Despite going 2-0 down, Shakhtar Donetsk showed resilience and scored two quick goals through D. Sikan (48') and Y. Rakitskyi (71'), leveling the match before halftime.
  • ▸ Shakhtar's late goal by D. Sikan in the 76th minute was crucial as it shifted momentum entirely in their favor, securing a vital away win.