AZ vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
AFAS Stadion Thu, 16 Apr - 4:45 PM
Europa Conference League
AZ AZ
2 – 2
Shakhtar Donetsk SHK
Full Time Thu, 16 Apr 4:45 PM
Quarter Finals Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 2 - 5
Matej Sin - 80'
Isak Jensen - 73'
Goal
|
Goal
Luca Meirelles - 83'
Alisson - 58'

CONTEXT

In the second leg of a two-legged knockout tie, AZ hosted Shakhtar Donetsk trailing 0-3 from the first leg in Ukraine. The match stayed level at 0-0 through a tense first half, where AZ controlled 54% possession without breaking through. The second period delivered drama with both sides netting twice for a 2-2 draw. AZ's goals offered a valiant response, but Shakhtar progressed 5-2 on aggregate, confirming their status as the stronger team. No red cards disrupted play, and second-half adjustments were minimal. Pre-match market probabilities listed AZ at 36.5%, draw at 27.3%, and Shakhtar at 36.2%, yet the outcome marked a significant 72.7% deviation favoring Shakhtar. Efficiency remained in line with expectations, though xG data was unavailable for deeper analysis.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Match exhibited a significant 72.7% structural deviation favoring Shakhtar Donetsk.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment assessment unavailable due to missing xG data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment was not observed in the final outcome.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated without available data.
  • Event impact: No notable events or second-half adjustments impacted proceedings.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, resulting in zero distortion to match flow.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

Sven Jablonski

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

E. Beitinger

1st Assistant

L. Koslowski

2nd Assistant

H. Osmers

4th Official

AZ L. Echteld
L. Echteld
VS
Shakhtar Donetsk A. Turan
A. Turan
1.9
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Shakhtar Donetsk Rank: L
Sparta Praha Rank: W
Sparta Praha Rank: W
Noah Rank: W
Noah Rank: L
Jagiellonia Białystok Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
AZ Rank: W
Lech Poznań Rank: L
Lech Poznań Rank: W
Rijeka Rank: D
Hamrun Spartans Rank: W
Shamrock Rovers Rank: W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home AZ
36.54%
Draw
27.26%
Away Shakhtar Donetsk
36.19%

Movement

Changes since opening
AZ
+32.93%
Draw
-64.67%
Shakhtar Donetsk
+31.72%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
30.75
38.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
AZ
Shakhtar Donetsk
Power Score
30.75
38.73
League Position
14
6
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
AZ — Opponent-weighted form score
Shakhtar Donetsk — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) AZ Shakhtar Donetsk

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

AZ

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Shakhtar Donetsk

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Shakhtar Donetsk
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
18.24
33.91
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.91
18.24
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
AZ -1.30 Efficiency Index
vs
Shakhtar Donetsk +1.30 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
Shakhtar Donetsk
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Shakhtar Donetsk
Created Set-piece attacking threat
AZ Shakhtar Donetsk
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
AZ Shakhtar Donetsk
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
Shakhtar Donetsk
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
AZ
vs
Shakhtar Donetsk
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
AZ Shakhtar Donetsk
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
AZ 0.22
Shakhtar Donetsk 0.44
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
AZ Shakhtar Donetsk
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
AZ 0.06
Shakhtar Donetsk 0.05
AZ
Shakhtar Donetsk
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SHK had peak pressure around 22'.
  • SHK started the game with stronger pressure.
AZ Pressure SHK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SHK reached the top pressure at 22' (62.29).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AZ AZ Home
3 matches
Shakhtar Donetsk SHK Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
5
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-17T00:00:50+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch
J. Zoet
Netherlands
41 J. Zoet
R. Ichihara
Japan
18 R. Ichihara
M. Dekker
Netherlands
4 M. Dekker
B. van Duijl
Substitution
Netherlands
23 B. van Duijl
S. Maikuma
Substitution
Japan
2 S. Maikuma
K. Boogaard
Netherlands
74 K. Boogaard
M. Šín
Czech Republic
33 M. Šín
M. Chávez García
Substitution
Mexico
15 M. Chávez García
W. Pinto Batista
Substitution
Brazil
7 W. Pinto Batista
M. Meerdink
Substitution
Netherlands
35 M. Meerdink
I. Sadiq
Ghana
11 I. Sadiq
Pitch
D. Riznyk
Ukraine
31 D. Riznyk
P. Azevedo Pereira
Brazil
13 P. Azevedo Pereira
M. Matviyenko
Ukraine
22 M. Matviyenko
V. Bondar
Ukraine
5 V. Bondar
V. Tobias da Silva
Brazil
17 V. Tobias da Silva
E. Nazaryna
Ukraine
29 E. Nazaryna
N. Martins da Silva
Substitution
Brazil
11 N. Martins da Silva
I. Severino Silva
Substitution
14 I. Severino Silva
O. Ocheretko
Substitution
Ukraine
27 O. Ocheretko
A. Santana Lopes da Fonseca
Substitution
Brazil
30 A. Santana Lopes da Fonseca
K. Elias Nogueira
Substitution
Brazil
19 K. Elias Nogueira

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 16, 2026, 04:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe · Quarter Finals · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 2 - 5
Stadium :
AFAS Stadion
Capacity :
19500
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Eduard Beitinger
Lasse Koslowski
Harm Osmers
Sven Jablonski

Statistics

Possession
AZ
50%
SHK
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 3
8 Shots 14
37 Dangerous attacks 32
54 Possession 46
3 Corners 3
17 Free kicks 19
4 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

7 Successful Dribbles 18
5 Goal Kicks 6
4 Goal Attempts 10
76 Ball Safe 90
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60
15 Throwins 17
14 Dribble Attempts 30
5 Substitutions 5
1 Assists 2

Attacking

94 Attacks 73
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

21 Successful Long Passes 28
4 Key Passes 10
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43
62 Long Passes 65
77 Successful Passes Percentage 78
285 Successful Passes 259
372 Passes 330

Defensive

3 Interceptions 6
4 Saves 1
21 Tackles 13

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 3
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 7
19 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Sven Jablonski

Starting XI ▼

41
Jeroen Zoet
Jeroen Zoet Goalkeeper
6.84
4
Maxim Dekker
Maxim Dekker Defender
6.7
18
Rion Ichihara
Rion Ichihara Defender
6.48
23
Billy van Duijl
Billy van Duijl Defender
6.92
56
Rio Robbemond
Rio Robbemond
Midfielder63'
6.85
2
Seiya Maikuma
Seiya Maikuma Midfielder
6.75
24
Ayoub Oufkir
Ayoub Oufkir
Attacker46'
6.45
15
Mateo Chávez
Mateo Chávez Midfielder
6.56
17
Isak Jensen
Isak Jensen
Attacker46'
7
33
Matej Sin
Matej Sin Midfielder
6.57
74
Kasper Boogaard
Kasper Boogaard Midfielder
6.61
7
Weslley Patati
Weslley Patati Attacker
6.66
46
Mathijs Menu
Mathijs Menu
Defender90+3'
11
Ibrahim Sadiq
Ibrahim Sadiq Attacker
7.04
35
Mexx Meerdink
Mexx Meerdink Attacker
6.9
45
Bendegúz Kovács
Bendegúz Kovács
Attacker63'
6.83
Referee : Sven Jablonski

Starting XI ▼

31
Dmytro Riznyk
Dmytro Riznyk Goalkeeper
6.75
5
Valeriy Bondar
Valeriy Bondar Defender
7.3
13
Pedro Henrique
Pedro Henrique Defender
7.3
17
Vinícius Tobias
Vinícius Tobias Defender
7.07
22
Mykola Matvienko
Mykola Matvienko Defender
7.03
11
Newerton
Newerton Midfielder
6.89
37
Lucas Ferreira
Lucas Ferreira
Midfielder70'
6.69
14
Isaque
Isaque Midfielder
6.91
6
Marlon Gomes
Marlon Gomes
Midfielder61'
7.32
27
Oleg Ocheretko
Oleg Ocheretko Midfielder
6.69
21
Artem Bondarenko
Artem Bondarenko
Midfielder89'
6.95
29
Yegor Nazaryna
Yegor Nazaryna Midfielder
7.32
30
Alisson
Alisson Midfielder
7.08
7
Eguinaldo
Eguinaldo
Midfielder61'
6.95
19
Kauã Elias
Kauã Elias Attacker
7.04
49
Luca Meirelles
Luca Meirelles
Attacker70'
6.91

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mathijs Menu → Weslley Patati
10th Substitution
90+3'
89'
Event
Artem Bondarenko → Oleg Ocheretko
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Mykola Matvienko
Time wasting / 8th Yellowcard
83'
Event
Luca Meirelles
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Matej Sin
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
80'
78'
Event
Eguinaldo
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
Event
Isak Jensen
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
73'
71'
Event
Vinícius Tobias
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
70'
Event
Lucas Ferreira → Newerton
7th Substitution
70'
Event
Luca Meirelles → Kauã Elias
8th Substitution
Event
Rio Robbemond → Billy van Duijl
6th Substitution
63'
Event
Bendegúz Kovács → Mexx Meerdink
5th Substitution
63'
61'
Event
Marlon Gomes → Isaque
4th Substitution
61'
Event
Eguinaldo → Alisson
3rd Substitution
58'
Event
Alisson
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Ayoub Oufkir → Seiya Maikuma
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Isak Jensen → Mateo Chávez
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Ibrahim Sadiq
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
45+2'
Event
Kasper Boogaard
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
35'
Event
Billy van Duijl
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
33'
Event
Mateo Chávez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
31'
24'
Event
Isaque
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Eguinaldo from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Marlon Gomes of Shakhtar Donetsk.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Luca Meirelles from Shakhtar Donetsk has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the top left corner by Jeroen Zoet of AZ, with the assist coming from Lucas Ferreira.
90
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Boogaard from AZ misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mathijs Menu comes on for Weslley Patati.
90
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the match finishing 2-2 between AZ and Shakhtar Donetsk.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Artem Bondarenko comes on for Oleh Ocheretko due to an injury.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Mykola Matviienko of Shakhtar Donetsk.
85
Update Update
Bendegúz Kovács from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mykola Matviienko from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Luca Meirelles scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Lucas Ferreira during a fast break.
82
Attempt Attempt
Luca Meirelles from Shakhtar Donetsk misses with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ leads 2-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk. Matej Sín scores for AZ with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
79
Corner Corner
Yehor Nazaryna's right-footed shot from over 35 yards is saved in the bottom left corner by Jeroen Zoet.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Eguinaldo from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card.
78
Update Update
Eguinaldo from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
78
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
76
Update Update
Foul committed by Rion Ichihara of AZ.
76
Update Update
Marlon Gomes from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74
Update Update
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Isak Jensen scores for AZ with a right-footed shot from a free kick. The match is now 1-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk.
72
Update Update
Foul committed by Valerii Bondar of Shakhtar Donetsk.
72
Update Update
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Vinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
71
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Lucas Ferreira comes on for Newerton.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Luca Meirelles comes on for Kauã Elias due to an injury.
69
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk.
69
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Marlon Gomes of Shakhtar Donetsk.
68
Update Update
Marlon Gomes from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68
Attempt Attempt
Weslley Patati's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
68
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
65
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Newerton from Shakhtar Donetsk has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Bendegúz Kovács of AZ.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Rio Robbemond comes on for Billy van Duijl.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Bendegúz Kovács comes on for Mexx Meerdink.
63
Update Update
Yehor Nazaryna from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Vinícius Tobias concedes.
62
Corner Corner
Rion Ichihara of AZ misses a header from very close range to the right, assisted by Isak Jensen's cross after a corner.
61
Update Update
Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Marlon Gomes comes on for Isaque.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Eguinaldo comes on for Alisson Santana.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Shakhtar Donetsk takes the lead 1-0 with Alisson Santana scoring from the left side of the box with a left-footed shot.
54
Update Update
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ is caught offside.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Yehor Nazaryna of Shakhtar Donetsk.
51
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Foul committed by Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
50
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ wins a free kick on the left wing.
48
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
48
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
47
Update Update
Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
47
Update Update
Newerton wins a free kick in the defensive half for Shakhtar Donetsk.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Kasper Boogaard of AZ.
46
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mateo Chávez from AZ.
45
Update Update
Rion Ichihara from AZ wins a free kick on the right wing.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Oleh Ocheretko of Shakhtar Donetsk.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0 between AZ and Shakhtar Donetsk.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Valerii Bondar of Shakhtar Donetsk.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Isak Jensen comes on for Mateo Chávez.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ayoub Oufkir comes on for Seiya Maikuma.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0.
45
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
42
Attempt Attempt
Alisson Santana's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Kauã Elias, who provided a headed pass.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Yehor Nazaryna of Shakhtar Donetsk.
41
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
40
Update Update
Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ misses with a header from a challenging angle on the right.
39
Update Update
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39
Update Update
Foul committed by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
39
Update Update
Newerton from Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
38
Update Update
Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Oleh Ocheretko of Shakhtar Donetsk.
38
Update Update
Kasper Boogaard from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
36
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kasper Boogaard of AZ receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Kasper Boogaard of AZ.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kasper Boogaard from AZ receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
34
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink from AZ wins a free kick on the right wing.
34
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mexx Meerdink from AZ.
33
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
33
Update Update
Foul by Billy van Duijl of AZ.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Billy van Duijl of AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
32
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Yehor Nazaryna's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
32
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ misses a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending the ball to the left. Mateo Chávez provided the assist.
31
Update Update
Foul committed by Mateo Chávez of AZ.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mateo Chávez from AZ receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
31
Update Update
Oleh Ocheretko of Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
29
Update Update
Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
28
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Billy van Duijl concedes.
27
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk.
26
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Newerton concedes.
25
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Pedro Henrique concedes.
24
Update Update
Foul committed by Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
24
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Mateo Chávez from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
24
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Isaque from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
23
Attempt Attempt
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked. Newerton provided the assist.
21
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Isaque from Shakhtar Donetsk with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
16
Update Update
Kauã Elias is caught offside for Shakhtar Donetsk.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Shakhtar Donetsk after a concession by Jeroen Zoet.
15
Update Update
Mykola Matviienko of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Shakhtar Donetsk after a concession by Jeroen Zoet.
14
Update Update
Foul committed by Matej Sín of AZ.
14
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
13
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
13
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Maxim Dekker concedes.
12
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink from AZ has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is saved.
10
Update Update
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ is caught offside.
9
Update Update
Handball by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
5
Update Update
Foul by Newerton of Shakhtar Donetsk.
5
Update Update
Dmytro Riznyk of Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
5
Update Update
Foul committed by Mexx Meerdink of AZ.
5
Update Update
Seiya Maikuma from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
3
Attempt Attempt
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
3
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
3
Update Update
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
3
Update Update
Foul by Mateo Chávez for AZ.
1
Update Update
Valerii Bondar from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
1
Update Update
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
1
Update Update
Foul committed by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
1
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.

CONCLUSION

Shakhtar Donetsk secured advancement with a 5-2 aggregate victory despite AZ's determined 2-2 comeback in the second leg at home. The draw reflected AZ's higher possession and resilience after a goalless first half, but failed to overturn the 0-3 deficit. Shakhtar, deemed the stronger side, benefited from a significant structural deviation and maintained efficiency alignment. Absence of red cards ensured uninterrupted play, while unavailable xG limits performance nuance. The result underscores Shakhtar's tie dominance, validating their pre-match parity with AZ in market views yet diverging sharply in realization.

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