Match report

Bologna Stalemates Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 in UEFA Champions League

Bologna
Bologna
0–0
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
Sep 18, 2024

Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk were unable to break the deadlock in an intense UEFA Champions League clash, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Despite several chances, neither team could find the back of the net, with Bologna’s Stefan Posch receiving a yellow card early on while G. Sudakov missed a penalty for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Bologna 0–0 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • Shakhtar Donetsk's G. Sudakov missed a penalty in the 4th minute
  • Stefan Posch (Bologna) received a yellow card at 2nd minute
  • Five substitutions were made by each team during the match
  • T. Stepanenko and Marlon Gomes of Shakhtar Donetsk both received yellow cards late in the game

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Ł. Skorupski (G)
  • 3 S. Posch (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (F)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)
  • 11 D. Ndoye (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 S. Iling-Junior
  • 18 T. Pobega
  • 24 T. Dallinga
  • 33 Juan Miranda
  • 82 K. Urbański
  • 2 E. Holm
  • 20 M. Aebischer
  • 5 M. Erlić
  • 16 T. Corazza
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 34 F. Ravaglia
  • 15 N. Casale

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Riznyk (G)
  • 26 Y. Konoplia (D)
  • 5 V. Bondar (D)
  • 22 M. Matviienko (D)
  • 13 Pedro Henrique (D)
  • 21 A. Bondarenko (M)
  • 8 D. Kryskiv (M)
  • 11 O. Zubkov (M)
  • 10 H. Sudakov (M)
  • 7 Eguinaldo (M)
  • 14 D. Sikan (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 Newerton
  • 17 Vinícius Tobias
  • 30 Marlon Gomes
  • 2 L. Traoré
  • 6 T. Stepanenko
  • 16 I. Azarovi
  • 9 M. Shved
  • 29 Y. Nazaryna
  • 38 Pedrinho
  • 4 B. Franjić
  • 18 A. Ghram
  • 72 K. Fesiun

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    2' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    Stefan Posch

    Foul

  2. Shakhtar Donetsk
    4' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Missed Penalty
    G. Sudakov
  3. Shakhtar Donetsk
    12' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Valeriy Bondar

    Foul

  4. Shakhtar Donetsk
    35' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Sikan · On: Newerton
  5. Shakhtar Donetsk
    41' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Konoplia · On: Vinícius Tobias
  6. Bologna
    58' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    S. Castro

    Foul

  7. Bologna
    65' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: S. Iling Junior
  8. Bologna
    65' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Moro · On: T. Pobega
  9. Bologna
    65' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Castro · On: T. Dallinga
  10. Shakhtar Donetsk
    70' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Vinícius Tobias

    Foul

  11. Bologna
    78' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Lykogiannis · On: J. Miranda
  12. Bologna
    78' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Fabbian · On: K. Urbański
  13. Shakhtar Donetsk
    79' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Sudakov · On: Marlon Gomes
  14. Shakhtar Donetsk
    79' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Zubkov · On: L. Traore
  15. Shakhtar Donetsk
    79' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Bondarenko · On: T. Stepanenko
  16. Shakhtar Donetsk
    84' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    T. Stepanenko

    Foul

  17. Shakhtar Donetsk
    88' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Marlon Gomes

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Shakhtar Donetsk
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 17 4
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 455 517
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 1.17 0.87
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 391 436
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • In the 4th minute, G. Sudakov's missed penalty for Shakhtar Donetsk was a significant turning point as it could have broken the deadlock early on.
  • Bologna made multiple substitutions in quick succession at the 65th minute, changing the game’s momentum and holding off Shakhtar Donetsk's attack.