Match report

Shakhtar Donetsk Secures Narrow Victory Over Antwerp In UEFA Champions League

Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
1–0
FT
Antwerp
Antwerp
Nov 28, 2023

Shakhtar Donetsk secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Antwerp in their UEFA Champions League match, thanks to an early goal by Mykola Matviyenko. Despite facing ten men for the final minutes due to a red card issued to Arbnor Muja of Antwerp, Shakhtar held on to maintain the lead and secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Antwerp 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League match.
  • • Mykola Matviyenko scored the only goal of the game at minute 12 with an assist from O. Zubkov.
  • • Antwerp's Arbnor Muja was sent off in the 97th minute for arguing with the referee, leaving his team to play down a man.
  • • The match saw multiple yellow cards issued to both teams: S. Coulibaly and G. Kerk for Antwerp; G. Gocholeishvili for Shakhtar.

Lineups

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Riznyk (G)
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili (D)
  • 5 V. Bondar (D)
  • 22 M. Matviienko (D)
  • 16 I. Azarovi (D)
  • 6 T. Stepanenko (M)
  • 11 O. Zubkov (M)
  • 8 D. Kryskiv (M)
  • 10 H. Sudakov (M)
  • 39 Newerton (M)
  • 14 D. Sikan (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 A. Bondarenko
  • 18 K. Kelsy
  • 44 Y. Rakitskyi
  • 32 E. Kozik
  • 23 Pedrinho
  • 20 D. Topalov
  • 90 O. Kashchuk
  • 1 A. Rudko
  • 4 D. Castillo
  • 3 S. Lemkin
  • 27 O. Ocheretko
  • 7 Eguinaldo

Antwerp

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
  • 8 A. Yusuf (M)
  • 7 G. Kerk (M)
  • 10 M. Balikwisha (M)
  • 11 A. Muja (M)
  • 18 V. Janssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 C. Ejuke
  • 9 G. Ilenikhena
  • 46 M. Smits
  • 33 Z. Van Den Bosch
  • 52 K. Corbanie
  • 81 N. Devalckeneer
  • 91 S. Lammens

Timeline

  1. Shakhtar Donetsk
    12' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal Goal
    Mykola Matviyenko · Assist: O. Zubkov
  2. Antwerp
    30' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    S. Coulibaly

    Foul

  3. Antwerp
    45'+1 Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kerk

    Foul

  4. Antwerp
    46' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kerk · On: C. Ejuke
  5. Shakhtar Donetsk
    70' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Newerton · On: A. Bondarenko
  6. Antwerp
    73' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Yusuf · On: G. Ilenikhena
  7. Shakhtar Donetsk
    83' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gocholeishvili

    Foul

  8. Shakhtar Donetsk
    89' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kryskiv · On: K. Kelsy
  9. Antwerp
    90'+4 Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    Arbnor Muja

    Argument

  10. Shakhtar Donetsk
    90'+6 Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sikan · On: Y. Rakitskyi
  11. Antwerp
    90'+7 Antwerp Card · Red Card
    Arbnor Muja

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Shakhtar Donetsk Antwerp
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 360 473
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 2.05 1.09
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 295 408
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mykola Matviyenko's goal in the 12th minute gave Shakhtar Donetsk a crucial early lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The red card issued to Arbnor Muja in the 97th minute significantly altered the momentum, as Antwerp had to play with ten men and failed to capitalize on their chances.