Match report
Shakhtar Donetsk Defeats BSC Young Boys 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Shakhtar Donetsk
2–1
FT
BSC Young Boys
Nov 6, 2024
Shakhtar Donetsk held off a resilient BSC Young Boys side to secure a crucial 2-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League group stage match. The game was marked by an early exchange of goals, with K. Imeri putting the visitors ahead before O. Zubkov equalized for Shakhtar. G. Sudakov's second-half goal sealed the win for the home side.
Key Facts
- • Shakhtar Donetsk: 2 goals (O. Zubkov, G. Sudakov)
- • BSC Young Boys: 1 goal (K. Imeri)
- • First goal by K. Imeri for BSC Young Boys at the 27th minute
- • Equalizer by O. Zubkov for Shakhtar Donetsk in the 31st minute
- • G. Sudakov scores winning goal for Shakhtar Donetsk in the 41st minute
Lineups
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)
- 37 Kevin (M)
- 7 Eguinaldo (F)
Substitutes
- 14 D. Sikan
- 30 Marlon Gomes
- 4 B. Franjić
- 6 T. Stepanenko
- 16 I. Azarovi
- 38 Pedrinho
- 2 L. Traoré
- 18 A. Ghram
- 72 K. Fesiun
- 17 Vinícius Tobias
- 29 Y. Nazaryna
- 39 Newerton
BSC Young Boys
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 M. Keller (G)
- 24 Z. Athekame (D)
- 30 S. Lauper (D)
- 23 L. Benito (D)
- 27 L. Blum (D)
- 7 F. Ugrinic (M)
- 20 C. Niasse (M)
- 39 D. Males (M)
- 10 K. Imeri (M)
- 11 E. Colley (M)
- 35 S. Ganvoula (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Ł. Łakomy
- 77 J. Monteiro
- 66 R. Smith
- 21 A. Virginius
- 15 M. Elia
- 26 D. von Ballmoos
- 60 J. Dema
- 40 D. Marzino
- 42 L. Jetzer
- 9 C. Itten
Timeline
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27' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalK. Imeri · Assist: C. Niasse
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31' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalO. Zubkov · Assist: G. Sudakov
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33' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: Loris Benito · On: Ł. Łakomy
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40' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardL. Blum
Foul
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41' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalG. Sudakov · Assist: Eguinaldo
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45'+3 BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardZachary Athekame
Foul
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46' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Imeri · On: J. Monteiro
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62' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Lauper · On: R. Smith
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62' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Colley · On: A. Virginius
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62' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Males · On: M. Elia
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68' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1Off: Eguinaldo · On: D. Sikan
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70' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardC. Niasse
Foul
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79' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2Off: Kevin · On: Marlon Gomes
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81' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardY. Konoplia
Foul
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90'+3 Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Bondarenko · On: B. Franjic
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90'+3 Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Kryskiv · On: T. Stepanenko
Match Stats
| Stat | Shakhtar Donetsk | BSC Young Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 420 | 445 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| xG | 1.96 | 0.95 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 344 | 375 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ BSC Young Boys took an early lead with K. Imeri's goal, but Shakhtar responded swiftly to level the score within four minutes.
- ▸ The momentum shifted decisively in favor of Shakhtar Donetsk when G. Sudakov scored just ten minutes later, giving them a crucial halftime lead.