In the UEFA Conference League semi-final match, Crystal Palace hosted Arda Turan’s Shakhtar Donetsk at home.
In the first match of the tour, Crystal Palace won 3-1 and took the advantage. The British team won the match played in London 2-1 and made its way to the final.
The home team’s goals came from Henrique (KK) in the 25th minute and Sarr in the 52nd minute. Eguinaldo scored the only goal of the Ukrainian representative in the 34th minute.
MINUTES FROM THE MATCH
In the 25th minute, Adam Wharton’s shot from the penalty arc was deflected by goalkeeper Riznyk and Daniel Munoz took the ball inside. The ball hit Pedro Henrique and hit the net from the corner covered by Riznyk: 1-0.
Shakhtar Donetsk, who broke the game into the opponent’s half from the first minute, got the reward of their pressure in the 34th minute. Eguinaldo, who sent the ball into the penalty area by Pedro Henrique with a stylish shot, scored the goal that brought the draw to his team: 1-1.
The home team took the lead once again in the 52nd minute. Ismaila Sarr touched the ball that Tyrick Mitchell centered into the penalty area from the left side, and the ball hit the post and went into the net: 2-1.