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Shakhtar Donetsk Secures Thrilling Victory Against Besiktas in Istanbul
In an emotionally charged match held at the Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul, Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Besiktas in a second qualifying round match of the UEFA Europa League. The Ukrainian team displayed great efficiency in front of goal, with Alisson in exceptional form, assisting on two of his team’s goals.
Shakhtar took an early lead with a goal from Alisson in the 7th minute. Eguinaldo extended the advantage in the 28th minute, again assisted by Alisson. Besiktas pulled one back before halftime with a penalty goal from T. Abraham in the 40th minute, giving hope to the home fans.
In the second half, Shakhtar struck again with a goal from Kevin in the 67th minute, once again with the key involvement of Alisson. Besiktas did not give up, and Joao Mario narrowed the gap in the 87th minute, but Kevin sealed the match in the 90th minute with a goal that certified Shakhtar Donetsk’s victory. The match was also marked by intensity and some controversial actions, reflected in the three yellow cards shown to Besiktas and one to Shakhtar.
Substitutions shakhtar donetsk: at minute 56 Y. Konoplya came in and V. Tobias went out., at minute 56 Marlon Gomes came in and Pedrinho went out., at minute 76 Eguinaldo came in and Newerton went out., at minute 76 Alisson came in and A. Bondarenko went out., at minute 88 G. Sudakov came in and G. Gocholeishvili went out.
Substitutions besiktas: at minute 60 M. Rashica came in and K. Kayra Yilmaz went out., at minute 60 O. Kokcu came in and E. Muci went out., at minute 71 T. Abraham came in and Joao Mario went out., at minute 81 D. E. Tiknaz came in and S. Kilicsoy went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Besiktas
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Shakhtar Donetsk
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