Brazilians shine, Shakhtar win and take lead in Conference League quarters | OneFootball

On Thursday, Shakhtar Donetsk defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-0 at Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, in Poland, in the first leg of the Conference League quarterfinals. The goals were scored by Pedrinho and Alisson Santana (2).

Tie situation

With the result, Shakhtar can lose the return leg next Thursday at the AFAS Stadion, at 1:45 p.m. (Brasília time), by up to two goals and still advance to the semifinals. If AZ win by three goals in regular time, the match will go to extra time. If the scoreline remains the same, the teams will decide the spot in a penalty shootout.

📋 Match summary

🟠⚫SHAKHTAR DONETSK 3 x 0 AZ ALKMAAR 🔴⚪

🏆 Competition: Champions League – Quarterfinals 🏟️ Venue: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon (POR) 📅 Date: April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 4 p.m. (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽Pedrinho, 27' of the 2nd half (Shakhtar Donetsk)

⚽Alisson Santana, 36' of the 2nd half (Shakhtar Donetsk)

⚽Alisson Santana, 38' of the 2nd half (Shakhtar Donetsk)

How the match went

Shakhtar opened the scoring in the 27th minute of the second half. After the AZ defense cleared the ball, Brazilian forward Pedrinho pounced on the loose ball and unleashed a rocket from outside the box. The ball still hit the crossbar before going in. In the 36th minute, after a scramble following a corner kick, Alisson Santana, from the penalty spot, fired home to extend the lead.

Former Atlético Mineiro player Alisson scored the third two minutes later. Eguinaldo combined with Traoré, entered the box and played a low cross for the No. 30 to tap into the back of the net.

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