Shakhtar Donetsk has secured its place in the semifinals of the UEFA Conference League after a two-leg quarterfinal matchup against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The Ukrainian team triumphed with an aggregate score of 5-2.
The first leg, held in Poland, saw Shakhtar dominate with a convincing 3-0 victory. In the return match in Alkmaar, the teams played to a 2-2 draw, with all goals scored in the second half.
Alisson Santana opened the scoring for Shakhtar in the 58th minute, but AZ quickly retaliated, netting two goals in quick succession at the 73rd and 80th minutes. The match seemed to be slipping away from Shakhtar until Luka Meireles equalized in the 84th minute, ensuring a draw and confirming their advancement.
Looking ahead, Shakhtar is likely to face Crystal Palace in the semifinals, as the English club secured a dominant 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their quarterfinal first leg.
Shakhtar Donetsk has progressed to the semifinals of the UEFA Conference League, overcoming AZ Alkmaar with a strong aggregate score. The team will likely face Crystal Palace next.
Source: Radio Svoboda