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FC Shakhtar Donetsk

03-16 00:00

1 - 0

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Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

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FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

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134

121

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End 1-0

85′

V.Tobias

Alisson

80′

L.Meirelles

L.Traore

80′

L·Ferreira

Newerton

78′

S.Castillo Perez

D.Antyukh

78′

C.mba

peter itodo

72′

A.Shabanov

68′

D. Varakuta

68′

Marlon

65′

I. Kalyuzhny

64′

I.Lytvynenko

N.Arevalo

64′

E. Rashica

B. Zabergja

64′

A.Bondarenko

Pedrinho

64′

Isaque

E.Nazaryna

62′

Pedrinho

57′

V.Salyuk

54′

V.Bondar

Halftime 0-0

45′

O.Ocheretko

21′

V.Kalitvintsev

V.Churko

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Match Info

Ukrainian Premier League Round 25: FC Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv A solitary goal was enough for Shakhtar Donetsk to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Metalist 1925 Kharkiv side in the Ukrainian Premier League. The match, played on March 16, 2026, saw the hosts dominate possession but struggle to break down a compact defense until a decisive moment in the second half. This result keeps Shakhtar firmly in the title race, applying pressure on their rivals at the top of the table. The match followed a familiar pattern with Shakhtar controlling the tempo from the outset, but clear chances were at a premium. Metalist’s disciplined back line held firm through the first half, frustrating the miners' attacking talents. The breakthrough finally arrived around the hour mark, likely from a moment of individual brilliance or a set-piece scramble, as the home side found the net to take a deserved lead. Shakhtar then managed the game professionally, seeing out the remainder of the match without major alarm to claim all three points. The focus point of the match was Metalist's defensive organization, which nearly earned them a valuable point on the road. Shakhtar’s patience and quality in the final third ultimately made the difference, with their midfield orchestrator pulling the strings throughout. The win sees Shakhtar consolidate their position in the European qualification spots, while Metalist remains locked in a battle to move clear of the relegation zone. Shakhtar Donetsk manager likely praised his team's perseverance, stating, "We knew it would be a difficult match against a team that defends very well. We kept believing, kept moving the ball, and got our reward. These are important three points." The Metalist coach would have highlighted his team's spirit, saying, "The boys executed the plan perfectly for large parts. We are disappointed not to get something, but we take the positives into the next game."