“Marlon Gomes opens the scoring for Shakhtar with a clinical right-footed finish into the bottom right corner after a swift counterattack”
Pivotal“Newerton doubles Shakhtar's lead with a composed finish from the center of the box straight into the net”
Pivotal“Mikael Ishak gives Lech hope with a close-range finish after sustained pressure and brilliant saves from Riznyk”
Pivotal“Substitute Isaque restores Shakhtar's two-goal cushion with a precise strike into the bottom right corner”
Pivotal
Lech Poznań
Shakhtar Donetsk
Outstanding performance
Shakhtar Donetsk•AttackerShakhtar Donetsk took a commanding 3-1 advantage in this Europa Conference League first leg, putting themselves in pole position for the return fixture in Ukraine. The Ukrainian side's clinical finishing proved the difference, with substitute Marlon Gomes opening the scoring on 36 minutes before Newerton doubled the lead early in the second half. Lech Poznań showed fighting spirit when Mikael Ishak pulled one back on 70 minutes, capitalizing on sustained pressure that saw Pablo Rodríguez and Taofeek Ismaheel force excellent saves from Dmytro Riznyk. However, substitute Isaque's late strike restored the two-goal cushion, leaving the Polish side needing a remarkable turnaround in the second leg to progress.
A shot on goal has been thwarted. Lucas Ferreira from Shakhtar Donetsk took a left-footed strike from the middle of the area, but Bartosz Mrozek of Lech Poznan managed to make a save, diving to the bottom right corner. The attempt was set up by Prosper Obah.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
IsaqueYellow CardIsaque from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Wojciech Monka from Lech Poznań earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Wojciech Monka from Lech Poznan earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Prosper Obah comes on to take the place of Pedrinho.
Goal! Lech Poznan 1, Shakhtar Donetsk 3. Isaque scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a right-footed strike from the center of the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner of the net.
Antonio MilicYellow CardAntonio Milic from Lech Poznan receives a yellow card.
Antonio Milic from Lech Poznan commits a foul.
Antonio Milic from Lech Poznan commits a foul.
Substitution for Lech Poznan: Yannick Agnero comes on to take the place of Pablo Rodríguez.
Missed opportunity! Pedro Henrique from Shakhtar Donetsk took a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it sails over the crossbar. He was set up by Oleh Ocheretko.
Missed opportunity! Yehor Nazaryna from Shakhtar Donetsk takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails just over the bar following a direct free kick.
Pedrinho from Shakhtar Donetsk earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
João Moutinho commits a foul for Lech Poznan.
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk tries a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. He received assistance from Pedrinho.
Pablo Rodríguez from Lech Poznan earns a free kick on the right flank.
Isaque commits a foul for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Newerton has received a yellow card in the match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Missed opportunity! Pablo Rodríguez from Lech Poznan takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sails over the crossbar. He was set up by Timothy Ouma.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Lucas Ferreira comes on to take the place of Pedrinho.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Isaque comes on to take the place of Newerton.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Yehor Nazaryna comes on to replace Marlon Gomes, who has been injured.
Valeriy BondarYellow CardValerii Bondar from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card.
Oleh Ocheretko from Shakhtar Donetsk earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
assist: Joel Pereira
Goal! Lech Poznan 1, Shakhtar Donetsk 2. Mikael Ishak scores for Lech Poznan with a right-footed strike from just a short distance.
assist: Joel Pereira
Shot on goal denied. Taofeek Ismaheel from Lech Poznan takes a right-footed attempt from the center of the area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Shot on goal denied. Pablo Rodríguez from Lech Poznan took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk made a great save, pushing it away to the top right corner. The assist came from Taofeek Ismaheel.
Shot on goal denied. Pablo Rodríguez from Lech Poznan takes a right-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Substitution for Lech Poznan: Patrik Wålemark comes on to take the place of Ali Gholizadeh.
Substitution for Lech Poznan: Taofeek Ismaheel comes on to take the place of Luis Palma.
Substitution for Lech Poznan: João Moutinho comes on to take the place of Michal Gurgul.
Shot on goal denied. Newerton from Shakhtar Donetsk takes a right-footed attempt from the center of the box, but Bartosz Mrozek of Lech Poznan makes a save in the bottom left corner.
The attempt is thwarted. Newerton of Shakhtar Donetsk takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Ali GholizadehYellow CardAli Gholizadeh from Lech Poznan receives a yellow card due to a serious foul.
Newerton has been awarded a free kick in the attacking half against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Ali Gholizadeh from Lech Poznan commits a foul.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Pedrinho from Shakhtar Donetsk tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The pass came from Alisson Santana.
Corner kick awarded to Shakhtar Donetsk after Antoni Kozubal allowed the ball to go out.
Offside call against Shakhtar Donetsk. Kauã Elias has been flagged for being offside.
Marlon Gomes commits a foul for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Ali Gholizadeh from Lech Poznan is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
assist: Kauã Elias
Goal! Lech Poznan 0, Shakhtar Donetsk 2. Newerton scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box straight into the center of the net.
Goal! Lech Poznan 0, Shakhtar Donetsk 2. Newerton scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box straight into the center of the net.
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luis Palma from Lech Poznan commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Oleh Ocheretko from Shakhtar Donetsk took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed just over the crossbar. Newerton provided the assist.
Substitution for Lech Poznan: Timothy Ouma comes on to take the place of Leo Bengtsson.
Substitution for Lech Poznan: Timothy Ouma comes on to take the place of Leo Bengtsson.
The first half concludes with the score at Lech Poznan 0, Shakhtar Donetsk 1.
Missed opportunity. Pedrinho from Shakhtar Donetsk takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails just over the crossbar. He was set up by Alisson Santana.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Foul committed by Leo Bengtsson of Lech Poznan.
Luis Palma of Lech Poznan earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luis Palma of Lech Poznan is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Marlon from Shakhtar Donetsk commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match between Newerton and Shakhtar Donetsk is currently paused due to an injury.
The attempt is thwarted. Luis Palma from Lech Poznan takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
MarlonYellow CardMarlon Gomes from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
assist: Kauã Elias
Goal! Lech Poznan 0, Shakhtar Donetsk 1. Marlon Gomes scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Kauã Elias after a quick counterattack.
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Leo Bengtsson from Lech Poznan commits a foul.
The shot was blocked. Newerton from Shakhtar Donetsk took a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Bartosz Mrozek from Lech Poznan made a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Pedro Henrique.
The shot is deflected. Pablo Rodríguez from Lech Poznan tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Marlon Gomes comes on to replace Dmytro Kryskiv, who has sustained an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Dmytro Kryskiv from Shakhtar Donetsk.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Bartosz Mrozek from Lech Poznan.
A shot from outside the penalty area by Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk is denied as Bartosz Mrozek of Lech Poznan makes a save in the bottom left corner.
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Leo Bengtsson of Lech Poznan.
Attempt goes wide. Joel Pereira from Lech Poznan takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Pedrinho from Shakhtar Donetsk earns a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Foul committed by Antoni Kozubal of Lech Poznan.
Marlon from Shakhtar Donetsk earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luis Palma from Lech Poznan commits a foul.
Mikael Ishak from Lech Poznan is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marlon from Shakhtar Donetsk commits a foul.
Joel Pereira from Lech Poznan earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Newerton commits a foul against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Mikael Ishak from Lech Poznan is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Valerii Bondar from Shakhtar Donetsk commits a foul.
The opening half is underway...
The teams have been revealed, and the players are now getting ready on the field.
How entertaining was this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk's perfect away form meets Lech Poznań's fortress-like home record in a Europa Conference League Round of 16 first leg. With Shakhtar unbeaten in five and boasting an 80% away win rate, they face a Poznań side that has won 60% of home matches despite inconsistent recent form.
