Shakhtar Donetsk Pummel Hirnyk in Krivoj Rog!
Shakhtar Donetsk cruised to a 3-0 victory over Hirnyk in a dominant display at Stadion Shakhty Zhovtneva.
The away side, Shakhtar, completely controlled the match, outshooting Hirnyk 10 to 6. They were particularly effective in the final third, netting three goals in the second half.
The first goal came in the 58th minute, with a clinical finish from H. Sudakov, assisted by M. Matviyenko. Shakhtar continued to apply pressure, and their second goal arrived in the 80th minute via K. Kelsy, assisted by H. Sudakov. The final nail in the coffin was struck in the 84th minute by M. Shved, assisted by D. Kryskiv, a relentless display from the visitors.
Hirnyk, while showing some fight, struggled to get clear chances on goal. The team made some substitutions late in the game but weren't able to turn the tide.
Shakhtar's approach was one of relentless pressing and slick passing. They seemed well-prepared for Hirnyk's style, which was characterized by an aggressive, albeit not very effective, defensive game. Hirnyk conceded two yellow cards in the first half, further highlighting their defensive struggles.
Overall, a great win for Shakhtar, showcasing their quality and dominance.
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