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      Shakhtar Donetsk boost goal difference on home soil

      Shakhtar Donetsk beat Zorya

      Shakhtar Donetsk hammered Zorya in a extraordinary win on Friday, 6x1, on matchweek 11. Coming into the contest, Roberto de Zerbi's team came from a draw, and Viktor Skrypnyk's team came from three wins. Fernando was on fire.

      The first goal was scored by Fernando after 11 minutes, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area. Shakhtar Donetsk scored their second goal of the game through Pedrinho, in the 28th minute, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area, assisted by Fernando. After 36 minutes, Roberto de Zerbi's team extended their lead with a goal from forward from a corner.

      After 63 minutes, Oleks Gladkiy fired home for Zorya, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty box. In the 71st minute, Tetê doubled the lead for Donetsk's team, through a header. With 80 minutes on the clock, Shakhtar Donetsk increased their lead with a goal from Danylo Sikan with a right-foot shot. Deep into added time, Tetê netted the final goal of the game, with a left-foot strike inside the box.

      After the result Shakhtar Donetsk are 2nd in the table, with 26 points, while Zorya sit 5th place, with 20 points. In their next fixture, Donetsk's team will play away against Vorskla. Meanwhile, Luhansk's team will play at home against Kolos Kovalivka.

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      Relevant?
      Quality?
      Shakhtar Donetsk
      • Extended their unbeaten run to 8

      Zorya
      • Ended a sequence of 7 games without losing

      • Extended their run to 10 games scoring goals

      COMPETITION

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      JornadaMatchweek 11

      STADIUM

      Metalist Oblast Sports Complex
      Capacity40 003
      Pitch size105 x 68 m
      Founded1926
      Head-to-head
      42
      79% Wins
      7
      13% Wins
      53
      Official matches