FC Shakhtar Donetsk earned a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over FK Oleksandria in the Ukrainian Premier League on Friday, March 6, 2026. The reigning champions secured all three points with a second-half goal, maintaining pressure on the league leaders. In a tense match, Oleksandria defended resolutely for long periods, but Shakhtar's quality eventually told as they broke the deadlock around the hour mark. The home team pushed for an equalizer in the final stages but could not find a way past Shakhtar's experienced defense. This crucial win keeps Shakhtar firmly in the title race, while Oleksandria's hopes of a European spot suffer a setback. Shakhtar's manager praised his team's patience, while Oleksandria's coach lamented a single defensive lapse that decided the contest.