14 September 2019 at 14:00
Match Summary
Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Zorya Luhansk 4:3. The match was played in Premier League 2019. Goals were scored by V. Yurchenko 10′, V. Kochergin 35′, Taison 42′, Marlos 54′, Júnior Moraes 60′, B. Lednev 86′, Júnior Moraes 89′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Shakhtar Donetsk made 3 substitutions, Zorya Luhansk made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk — 7 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: V. Kochergin
assist: Ismaily
assist: Taison
assist: S. Bolbat
assist: Y. Cheberko
assist: Y. Konoplyanka
Lineups
Shakhtar Donetsk lined up in a — formation under Luís Castro, while Zorya Luhansk deployed a — under V. Skripnik.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Shakhtar Donetsk is 7.24, compared to — for Zorya Luhansk. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Shakhtar Donetsk's highest-rated starter is M. Matvienko (7.24), while Zorya Luhansk's best-rated player is —.
Midfield Control
Shakhtar Donetsk field 11 midfielders averaging 7.24, versus Zorya Luhansk's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 89% for Shakhtar Donetsk and —% for Zorya Luhansk. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Shakhtar Donetsk's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: M. Matvienko (29), oldest: M. Matvienko (29)), while Zorya Luhansk average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Shakhtar Donetsk's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 0 for Zorya Luhansk. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Shakhtar Donetsk have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Zorya Luhansk show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk Head to Head Results
Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk have met 37 times — Shakhtar Donetsk won 27, Zorya Luhansk won 5, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Shakhtar Donetsk leads the head-to-head with 27 victories from 37 meetings. A combined 114 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.08 per match (85 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (54%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 25 games (68%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Shakhtar Donetsk are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–7 in 2015.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (37)
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