Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk Highlights and Targets

UEFA Europa Convention League
7:00 PMCould 7, 2026
Semi-finals

Crystal Palace*2 – 1
HT:(1 – 1)
Mixture:(5 – 2)

Shakhtar DonetskSelhurst Park
Referee: Alejandro Hernandez, Spain


Crystal Palace


Shakhtar Donetsk
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1.35
Anticipated targets (xG)
1.02
-0.44
Targets Prevented
-0.44
Passing
208 (77%)
Correct passes
469 (91%)
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1
G
Dean Henderson (C)
23
D
Jaydee Canvot
5
D
Maxence Lacroix
26
D
Chris Richards
M
Tyrick Mitchell
18
M
Daichi Kamada
20
M
Adam Wharton
2
M
Daniel Muñoz
10
F
Yéremy Pino
14
F
Jean Philippe Mateta
F
Ismaïla Sarr
52′
31
G
Dmytro Riznyk
D
Pedro Henrique
25′
22
D
Mykola Matvienko (C)
D
Valerii Bondar
17
D
Vinícius Tobias
27
M
Oleg Ocheretko
6
M
Marlon Gomes
10
M
Pedrinho
30
M
Alisson Santana
19
F
Kauã Elias

UEFA Europa Convention League Standings – UEFA Convention League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst Park within the UEFA Europa Convention League, with Ismaïla Sarr’s second-half strike proving decisive after an personal objective and a Palace objective had dominated the primary half.
Crystal Palace welcomed Shakhtar Donetsk to South London on Could seventh, 2026, in an important Europa Convention League conflict. Each groups arrived in search of their first win of the competitors. Palace seemed to construct on latest type, whereas Shakhtar aimed to make an influence in European soccer.
The match exploded into life within the twenty fifth minute when an unlucky second handed Palace the lead. Pavlo Henrique turned the ball into his personal internet, giving Palace an surprising benefit. The house crowd roared with approval as Palace took management of the competition.
Palace doubled their lead simply 9 minutes later within the thirty fourth minute. Eguinaldo struck with precision, firing previous Shakhtar’s goalkeeper to make it 2-0. The Ukrainian facet seemed rattled as Palace dominated the opening interval.
Nevertheless, Shakhtar refused to give up. The guests created possibilities all through the primary half regardless of falling behind. They managed possession with 65 p.c of the ball however struggled to transform their alternatives into targets.
The second half noticed Shakhtar emerge with renewed goal. They pressed ahead aggressively, looking for a method again into the competition. Palace sat deeper, seeking to shield their benefit on the counter-attack.
Within the 52nd minute, Sarr prolonged Palace’s lead with a scientific end. The winger latched onto a unfastened ball and fired it previous goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk. Palace appeared to have taken full management of the match at 3-0.
Shakhtar pulled one again however couldn’t discover the equalizer. Regardless of dominating possession and creating 16 complete pictures, they managed just one objective. The house facet’s defensive group held agency beneath sustained strain.
The statistics instructed an attention-grabbing story. Palace recorded 11 complete pictures with 5 heading in the right direction. Shakhtar, in the meantime, generated 16 pictures however solely 5 discovered the goal. Riznyk made 4 essential saves to maintain Shakhtar aggressive.
Palace’s xG of 1.35 mirrored their scientific edge in entrance of objective. Sarr earned a ranking of 8.0 for his match-winning efficiency. Tyrick Mitchell’s defensive work and Wharton’s midfield presence proved essential for the hosts.
This victory sends Palace prime of their group with three factors from one match. Shakhtar stay degree on factors however face an uphill battle within the competitors. Each groups will look to construct on this opening fixture of their European campaigns.

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