UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 · WED, OCT 14
FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens match report: Shakhtar Donetsk beat AEK Athens in Champions League
FC Shakhtar Donetsk recovered from an early deficit to beat AEK Athens 3-1 at home in the UEFA Champions League.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
The match finished 3-1 to FC Shakhtar Donetsk, with the home side winning after a 1-1 half-time score. The result was a home win.
Goals
Lovro Majer put AEK Athens ahead in the 28th minute, assisted by Stavros Pilios. Pedrinho equalised for FC Shakhtar Donetsk from the penalty spot in the 34th minute, his first UEFA Champions League goal for the club this season. Tobias scored in the 80th minute, assisted by Alisson, also his first UEFA Champions League goal for the club this season. Gleiker Mendoza added a third in the 86th minute, assisted by Isaque, taking him to 2 UEFA Champions League goals for the club this season.
Match flow
FC Shakhtar Donetsk were on top for most of the first half and most of the second half, and were on top for most of the match overall.
Key stats
FC Shakhtar Donetsk had 55% possession compared to AEK Athens' 45%. The home side had 4 shots on target to AEK Athens' 3, and 5 corners to AEK Athens' 2.
Discipline
FC Shakhtar Donetsk received 1 yellow card, while AEK Athens received 4 yellow cards. The match was officiated by Christopher Kavanagh.
Streaks
AEK Athens's defeat ended an unbeaten run of 3 UEFA Champions League matches.
Pre-match
Bookmakers saw no clear favourite before kickoff.
What it means
FC Shakhtar Donetsk are now 11th in the table with 4 points and a goal difference of 2. AEK Athens are 20th with 3 points and a goal difference of -1.
Verdict
FC Shakhtar Donetsk controlled the match on the numbers, with more possession and more shots on target, and their second-half goals secured a deserved home win. AEK Athens started well but faded, and the defeat ends their unbeaten run in the competition.