Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana Thu, 9 Apr - 7:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Shakhtar Donetsk SHK
3 Winner 0
AZ AZ
Full Time Thu, 9 Apr 7:00 PM
Quarter Finals Leg 1 of 2
Alisson - 83', 81'
Pedrinho - 72'
Goal
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CONTEXT

The match between Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ has concluded as a 3-0 home victory in Leg 1 of 2 of their knockout tie. The first half ended even at 0-0, with the aggregate score entering the match at 0-0. Shakhtar Donetsk scored all three goals in the second half to take a commanding lead ahead of the return leg. Possession was nearly balanced at 51 percent for the home side and 49 percent for AZ.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation was minimal at 3.5 percent favoring Shakhtar Donetsk.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment is unavailable due to missing xG data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment holds true for the observed outcome.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations cannot be assessed given null xG values.
  • Event impact: Second-half scoring created decisive event impact for the 3-0 result.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion is absent with zero cards issued.
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

N. Walsh

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

D. McFarlane

2nd Assistant

D. Robertson

4th Official

F. Connor

1st Assistant

Shakhtar Donetsk A. Turan
A. Turan
VS
AZ L. Echteld
L. Echteld
1.86
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.11
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lech Poznań Rank: 68 L
Lech Poznań Rank: 69 W
Rijeka Rank: 71 D
Hamrun Spartans Rank: W
Shamrock Rovers Rank: W
Breidablik Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sparta Praha Rank: 72 W
Sparta Praha Rank: 72 W
Noah Rank: W
Noah Rank: L
Jagiellonia Białystok Rank: 63 D
Drita Rank: 58 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Shakhtar Donetsk
46.05%
Draw
27.62%
Away AZ
26.33%

Movement

Changes since opening
Shakhtar Donetsk
-50.47%
Draw
+24.78%
AZ
+25.69%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.2
73.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ
Power Score
74.2
73.31
League Position
6
14
Global Rank
112
127

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Shakhtar Donetsk

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

AZ

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

Shakhtar Donetsk ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AZ
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.51
21.33
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.33
29.51
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
Shakhtar Donetsk +0.67 Efficiency Index
vs
AZ -0.67 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ
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.

Shakhtar Donetsk ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AZ
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Shakhtar Donetsk AZ
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
Shakhtar Donetsk AZ
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.
Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ
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.

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Shakhtar Donetsk
vs
AZ
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Shakhtar Donetsk AZ
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
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—
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
Shakhtar Donetsk 0.20
AZ 0.31
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Shakhtar Donetsk AZ
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
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—
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
Shakhtar Donetsk 0.00
AZ 0.05
Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

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

Data last updated: 2026-04-10T00:01:49+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
D. Riznyk
Ukraine
31 D. Riznyk
V. Tobias da Silva
Brazil
17 V. Tobias da Silva
V. Bondar
Ukraine
5 V. Bondar
M. Matviyenko
Ukraine
22 M. Matviyenko
P. Azevedo Pereira
Brazil
13 P. Azevedo Pereira
O. Ocheretko
Ukraine
27 O. Ocheretko
A. Santana Lopes da Fonseca
Substitution
Brazil
30 A. Santana Lopes da Fonseca
P. Delmino da Silva
Substitution
Brazil
10 P. Delmino da Silva
I. Severino Silva
Substitution
14 I. Severino Silva
N. Martins da Silva
Substitution
Brazil
11 N. Martins da Silva
K. Elias Nogueira
Substitution
Brazil
19 K. Elias Nogueira
Pitch
J. Zoet
Netherlands
41 J. Zoet
B. van Duijl
Netherlands
23 B. van Duijl
A. Penetra Correia
Portugal
5 A. Penetra Correia
W. Goes
Netherlands
3 W. Goes
M. De Wit
Netherlands
34 M. De Wit
S. Mijnans
Netherlands
10 S. Mijnans
K. Smit
Netherlands
26 K. Smit
S. Maikuma
Substitution
Japan
2 S. Maikuma
I. Sadiq
Substitution
Ghana
11 I. Sadiq
T. Parrott
Substitution
Republic of Ireland
9 T. Parrott
W. Pinto Batista
Substitution
Brazil
7 W. Pinto Batista

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 09, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe · Quarter Finals · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium :
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana
Capacity :
33268
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
Daniel McFarlane
Don Robertson
Francis Connor
N. Walsh

Statistics

Possession
SHK
52%
AZ
48%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
1 Big Chances Created 1
12 Shots 9
61 Dangerous attacks 29
51 Possession 49
4 Corners 7
7 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

23 Dribble Attempts 16
11 Throwins 21
70 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38
3 Goal Kicks 4
16 Successful Dribbles 6
5 Substitutions 4
52 Ball Safe 63
1 Injuries 2
7 Goal Attempts 8
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0

Attacking

111 Attacks 83
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

399 Successful Passes 362
55 Successful Long Passes Percentage 56
449 Passes 428
31 Long Passes 54
17 Successful Long Passes 30
89 Successful Passes Percentage 85
9 Key Passes 6

Defensive

18 Tackles 16
49 Duels Won 41
11 Interceptions 13
3 Saves 3

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 11
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

11 Fouls 7
1 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : N. Walsh

Starting XI ▼

31
Dmytro Riznyk
Dmytro Riznyk Goalkeeper
5
Valeriy Bondar
Valeriy Bondar Defender
13
Pedro Henrique
Pedro Henrique Defender
17
Vinícius Tobias
Vinícius Tobias Defender
22
Mykola Matvienko
Mykola Matvienko Defender
10
Pedrinho
Pedrinho Midfielder
29
Yegor Nazaryna
Yegor Nazaryna
Midfielder89'
11
Newerton
Newerton Midfielder
7
Eguinaldo
Eguinaldo
Midfielder74'
14
Isaque
Isaque Midfielder
21
Artem Bondarenko
Artem Bondarenko
Midfielder24'
27
Oleg Ocheretko
Oleg Ocheretko Midfielder
30
Alisson
Alisson Midfielder
2
26
Yukhym Konoplya
Yukhym Konoplya
Defender89'
19
Kauã Elias
Kauã Elias Attacker
2
Lassina Traoré
Lassina Traoré
Attacker74'
Referee : N. Walsh

Starting XI ▼

41
Jeroen Zoet
Jeroen Zoet Goalkeeper
3
Wouter Goes
Wouter Goes Defender
5
Alexandre Penetra
Alexandre Penetra Defender
23
Billy van Duijl
Billy van Duijl Defender
2
Seiya Maikuma
Seiya Maikuma Midfielder
22
Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra
Defender46'
10
Sven Mijnans
Sven Mijnans Midfielder
26
Kees Smit
Kees Smit Midfielder
34
Mees de Wit
Mees de Wit Midfielder
7
Weslley Patati
Weslley Patati Attacker
24
Ayoub Oufkir
Ayoub Oufkir
Attacker73'
9
Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott Attacker
35
Mexx Meerdink
Mexx Meerdink
Attacker74'
11
Ibrahim Sadiq
Ibrahim Sadiq Attacker
27
Ro-Zangelo Daal
Ro-Zangelo Daal
Attacker55'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Yegor Nazaryna → Pedrinho
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Yukhym Konoplya → Alisson
8th Substitution
89'
Event
Alisson
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
83'
Event
Alisson
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
81'
Event
Lassina Traoré → Kauã Elias
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Eguinaldo → Newerton
5th Substitution
74'
74'
Event
Mexx Meerdink → Troy Parrott
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Ayoub Oufkir → Weslley Patati
4th Substitution
Event
Pedrinho
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
72'
64'
Event
Mees de Wit
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Pedro Henrique
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
59'
55'
Event
Ro-Zangelo Daal → Ibrahim Sadiq
3rd Substitution
48'
Event
Alexandre Penetra
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
46'
Event
Elijah Dijkstra → Seiya Maikuma
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Artem Bondarenko → Isaque
1st Substitution
24'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The second half ends with Shakhtar Donetsk winning 3-0 against AZ.
90
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sven Mijnans from AZ.
90
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sven Mijnans from AZ.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk, assisted by Mees de Wit.
90
Attempt Attempt
Oleh Ocheretko's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Shakhtar Donetsk winning 3-0 against AZ.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk saves it in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Mees de Wit.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Oleh Ocheretko from Shakhtar Donetsk has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Jeroen Zoet of AZ, with an assist from Lassina Traoré.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Yehor Nazaryna comes on for Pedrinho.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Yukhym Konoplia comes on for Alisson Santana.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Yehor Nazaryna comes on for Pedrinho.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Yukhym Konoplia comes on for Alisson Santana.
87
Update Update
Offside called against AZ. Ro-Zangelo Daal is caught offside.
87
Update Update
Offside called against AZ. Ro-Zangelo Daal is caught offside.
87
Attempt Attempt
Mexx Meerdink's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Ro-Zangelo Daal provided the assist with a cross.
87
Attempt Attempt
Mexx Meerdink's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal's cross.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alisson Santana scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a left-footed shot from the center of the box. The score is now 3-0.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Shakhtar Donetsk lead 3-0 against AZ as Alisson Santana scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Eguinaldo.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alisson Santana scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner. The score is now 2-0 against AZ.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alisson Santana scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The score is now Shakhtar Donetsk 2, AZ 0.
80
Attempt Attempt
Eguinaldo's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Pedrinho.
80
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Ayoub Oufkir concedes.
80
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Ayoub Oufkir concedes.
80
Attempt Attempt
Eguinaldo's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Pedrinho.
78
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans' left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved by Dmytro Riznyk in the top center of the goal.
78
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Valerii Bondar concedes.
78
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans' left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top center of the goal.
78
Attempt Attempt
Elijah Dijkstra's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
78
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Valerii Bondar concedes.
78
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans from AZ has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the top center of the goal by Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk.
77
Update Update
Mees de Wit from AZ wins a free kick on the left wing.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk.
77
Update Update
Mees de Wit from AZ wins a free kick on the left wing.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk.
76
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sven Mijnans from AZ.
76
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Sven Mijnans from AZ.
75
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Vinícius Tobias concedes.
75
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans from AZ has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Mexx Meerdink with a headed pass.
75
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans' left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Mexx Meerdink, who made a headed pass.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Vinícius Tobias concedes.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Eguinaldo comes on for Newerton.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mexx Meerdink comes on for Troy Parrott.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Lassina Traoré comes on for Kauã Elias.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mexx Meerdink comes on for Troy Parrott.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Lassina Traoré comes on for Kauã Elias.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Eguinaldo comes on for Newerton.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ayoub Oufkir comes on for Weslley Patati.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ayoub Oufkir comes on for Weslley Patati.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Shakhtar Donetsk leads 1-0 against AZ as Pedrinho scores with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Shakhtar Donetsk leads 1-0 after Pedrinho scores with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner.
68
Attempt Attempt
Artem Bondarenko's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Vinícius Tobias.
68
Attempt Attempt
Artem Bondarenko's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Vinícius Tobias.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mees de Wit from AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
64
Update Update
Oleh Ocheretko from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick on the right wing.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Mees de Wit of AZ.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mees de Wit from AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Mees de Wit of AZ.
64
Update Update
Oleh Ocheretko from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick on the right wing.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk.
63
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk.
63
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
62
Update Update
Pedro Henrique from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
62
Update Update
Pedro Henrique from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
59
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Update Update
Foul by Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk.
59
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for a foul.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
58
Update Update
Billy van Duijl of AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
57
Update Update
Billy van Duijl from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57
Attempt Attempt
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the top center of the goal by Jeroen Zoet from AZ. The attempt was assisted by Pedrinho.
55
Attempt Attempt
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Jeroen Zoet in the top center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Pedrinho.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ro-Zangelo Daal comes on for Ibrahim Sadiq.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ro-Zangelo Daal comes on for Ibrahim Sadiq.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ro-Zangelo Daal comes on for Ibrahim Sadiq.
54
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk wins a corner after Billy van Duijl concedes.
54
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Billy van Duijl concedes.
53
Attempt Attempt
Newerton's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Pedrinho.
51
Attempt Attempt
Weslley Patati's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Dmytro Riznyk. The attempt was assisted by Sven Mijnans.
51
Attempt Attempt
Weslley Patati's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Dmytro Riznyk. The attempt was assisted by Sven Mijnans.
49
Attempt Attempt
Pedrinho from Shakhtar Donetsk hits the bar with a left-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right from a direct free kick.
49
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Pedrinho after a set piece situation.
49
Attempt Attempt
Pedrinho from Shakhtar Donetsk hits the bar with a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range on the right from a direct free kick.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alexandre Penetra from AZ receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
48
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick on the right wing.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by Alexandre Penetra of AZ.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alexandre Penetra from AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
48
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick on the right wing.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by Alexandre Penetra of AZ.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with the score at Shakhtar Donetsk 0, AZ 0.
45
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
45
Update Update
Foul by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
45
Update Update
Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick on the left wing.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Elijah Dijkstra comes on for Seiya Maikuma.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Elijah Dijkstra comes on for Seiya Maikuma.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match still tied at 0-0 between Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ tied at 0-0.
45
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
44
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Alisson Santana's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
43
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Wouter Goes concedes.
34
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Offside against Shakhtar Donetsk. Pedro Henrique is flagged for offside.
33
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
31
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Mees de Wit concedes.
29
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Weslley Patati from AZ commits a handball.
29
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Weslley Patati from AZ commits a handball.
28
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Vinícius Tobias concedes.
26
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedrinho of Shakhtar Donetsk.
25
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Foul by Pedrinho - Shakhtar Donetsk
24
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Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ wins a free kick on the left wing.
24
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
24
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Artem Bondarenko comes on for Isaque due to an injury.
23
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ wins a free kick on the right wing.
23
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
22
Update Update
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
20
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Pedro Henrique concedes.
18
Update Update
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ wins a free kick on the left wing.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
17
Update Update
Troy Parrott wins a free kick in the defensive half for AZ.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Valerii Bondar of Shakhtar Donetsk.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk.
11
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Henrique of Shakhtar Donetsk.
8
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Pedrinho concedes.
8
Corner Corner
Shakhtar Donetsk wins a corner after Troy Parrott concedes.
8
Corner Corner
Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Seiya Maikuma provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
7
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Valerii Bondar concedes.
4
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Isaque from Shakhtar Donetsk.
2
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Valerii Bondar concedes.

CONCLUSION

Shakhtar Donetsk won the completed first leg 3-0 against AZ despite the latter being listed as the stronger team. Balanced possession, a minimal structural deviation, and market alignment accompanied the result, which featured no red cards and an efficiency shift in line with expectations. The 3-0 aggregate lead gives Shakhtar Donetsk a clear advantage entering the second leg, though the absence of xG data leaves some performance aspects unquantified.

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