Match report
Shakhtar Donetsk Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 in Europa League
Shakhtar Donetsk
3–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
Aug 5, 2020
Shakhtar Donetsk stunned VfL Wolfsburg with a dominant 3-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League encounter. The game turned around with crucial red cards for Davit Khocholava and John Brooks, leading to Shakhtar's goals from Júnior Moraes that sealed the win.
Key Facts
- • Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 VfL Wolfsburg
- • Davit Khocholava (Shakhtar) received a red card at minute 68
- • John Brooks (Wolfsburg) received a red card at minute 70
- • Júnior Moraes scored both goals for Shakhtar (89' and 90'+3)
Lineups
Shakhtar Donetsk
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 Andriy Pyatov (G)
- 98 Dodô (D)
- 4 Serhiy Kryvtsov (D)
- 5 Davit Khocholava (D)
- 22 Mykola Matviyenko (D)
- 8 Marcos Antonio (M)
- 6 Taras Stepanenko (M)
- 11 Marlos (M)
- 21 Alan Patrick (M)
- 7 Taison (M)
- 10 Junior Moraes (F)
Substitutes
- 81 Anatolii Trubin
- 77 Valeriy Bondar
- 99 Fernando
- 15 Yevhen Konoplyanka
- 20 Viktor Kovalenko
- 27 Maycon
- 76 Oleksandr Pikhalyonok
- 19 Manor Solomon
- 14 Tetê
- 9 Dentinho
- 50 Sergiy Bolbat
- 28 Marquinhos Cipriano
VfL Wolfsburg
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 Koen Casteels (G)
- 32 Marcel Tisserand (D)
- 22 Marin Pongračić (D)
- 25 John Brooks (D)
- 15 Jérôme Roussillon (D)
- 40 João Victor (M)
- 24 Xaver Schlager (M)
- 27 Maximilian Arnold (M)
- 7 Josip Brekalo (M)
- 33 Daniel Ginczek (F)
- 9 Wout Weghorst (F)
Substitutes
- 35 Lino Kasten
- 12 Pavao Pervan
- 13 Yannick Gerhardt
- 23 Josuha Guilavogui
- 43 Julian Justvan
- 11 Felix Klaus
- 39 Tim Siersleben
- 20 Luca Horn
- 29 Omar Marmoush
Timeline
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57' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardJohn Brooks
Roughing
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59' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardS. Kryvtsov
Tripping
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61' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Marmoush · On: D. Ginczek
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68' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Red CardDavit Khocholava
Tripping
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70' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardJohn Brooks
Roughing
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70' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Red CardJohn Brooks
Roughing
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71' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardX. Schlager
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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74' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Kovalenko · On: Marcos Antonio
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76' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Josuha Guilavogui · On: J. Brekalo
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77' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Solomon · On: Marlos
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83' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Klaus · On: J. Roussillon
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86' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Konoplyanka · On: Taison
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87' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardMaximilian Arnold
Roughing
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89' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalJúnior Moraes · Assist: Dodo
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90'+3 Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalJúnior Moraes
Match Stats
| Stat | Shakhtar Donetsk | VfL Wolfsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 23 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 435 | 356 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 376 | 292 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Davit Khocholava's red card at minute 68 put Shakhtar Donetsk a man down, but this didn't hinder their momentum.
- ▸ John Brooks' second yellow and subsequent red card at minute 70 shifted the game's momentum heavily in favor of Shakhtar, leading to their late goals and a comfortable victory.