Goal

List of goalscorers

K. De Bruyne
48'
1 - 0
R. Sterling
90'
2 - 0
Press

Match report in news

  • 90'
    City make it two wins out of two in the Champions League thanks to second half goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.
  • 90'
    There will be four minutes added on here.
  • 89'
    City finally get their second! Silva is released into acres of space down the right hand side, and he races goalwards and calmly cuts the ball back for Sterling, who finds the back of the net via the crossbar from the centre of the box.
  • 88'
    Shakhtar make their last change with Bernard being replaced by Petryak.
  • 83'
    The hosts make their final change with Bernardo Silva replacing Sergio Aguero.
  • 80'
    City make their second change as David Silva makes way for Ilkay Gundogan.
Substitution

Substitution

at Shakhtar Donetsk
  • 78'
    Shakhtar make their first change, with Dentinho replacing Marlos.
  • 71'
    Aguero fires to Pyatov's left but the keeper does well to keep the penalty out! Still 1-0...
  • 71'
    Penalty to City! Ordets is penalised for tripping Sane in the box.
  • 69'
    Sterling with an awful miss! De Bruyne breaks down the left before sending a low cross for Sterling in the middle, but the winger mis-cues his first-time shot and fires wide with the goal gaping.
  • 67'
    Shakhtar break forward with purpose for the first time this half, but Bernard's cross from the left is ahead of Ferreyra, who was rushing towards the City goal.
Card

Yellow card

a Shakhtar Donetsk
  • 66'
    First yellow card of the night goes to Ivan Ordets for a poor challenge on David Silva.
  • 60'
    City are pushing forward in search of the second goal which would likely end this game as a contest.
  • 56'
    City go close! A sublime chipped ball by David Silva is greeted by Aguero, and the striker fires goalwards but Pyatov blocks the shot.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 54'
    City make the first change of the evening as Raheem Sterling replaces Gabriel Jesus.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 48'
  • 48'
    Goal for City! De Bruyne wins the ball in midfield and curls a brilliant effort into the top corner from outside the area after a one-two with David Silva.
  • 46'
    City kick off to get the second half started.
  • 45'
    Both sides have emerged from the tunnel and the second half is moments away!
  • 45'
    The referee brings an end to the first half and the sides go in level at the break at 0-0.
  • 41'
    Inches wide from City! Delph finds Sane who dances his way past a couple of defenders but his cross-goal shot goes just wide of Pyatov's post.
  • 40'
    Shakhtar go close! Ederson comes out to meet an inswinging free-kick but Ferreyra gets to the ball first but heads wide.
  • 34'
    City's turn to force the keeper into a save. Sane comes in from the right hand side but his low curling shot is easily saved by Pyatov.
  • 31'
    Shakhtar go close! A curling effort from Marlos at the edge of the box forces Ederson into a good save.
  • 30'
    City chance! Gabriel releases De Bruyne down the left, who races past the defender but his shot goes just wide of the near post.
  • 22'
    The offside flag has ruled City out a couple of times here. First Aguero appeared to stray offside following a great pass from De Bruyne, then Jesus was flagged a couple of minutes later.
  • 20'
    Man City are moving the ball around nicely hear and are starting to control the game but Shakhtar are doing well to keep them out
  • 11'
    Fred breaks forward for Shakhtar, but Fernandinho makes a great challenge and the ball goes out for a corner.
  • 8'
    City go close! De Bruyne plays a great pass to Aguero, but the striker's shot from inside the box is straight at Pyatov.
  • 6'
    Chance for City! Jesus races into the box from the right and crosses for SIlva, but the Spaniard puts his shot wide from inside the box.
  • 5'
    Most of the action is taking place in the Shakhtar half but City are yet to create a chance.
  • 3'
    The pitch is in excellent condition which could be of benefit to Guardiola's side. Nothing worthy of note just yet.
  • 1'
    Shakhtar kick-off to get the match underway.
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The Champions League anthem rings around the Etihad Stadium.
  • PRVW
    Players have emerged from the tunnel and kick-off is moments away!
  • PRVW
    We should be in for an exciting match.
  • PRVW
    Aguero has some extra motivation to get on the scoresheet tonight.
  • PRVW
    Man City have made two changes from their 5-0 win over Palace on Saturday, with Delph and Jesus coming in for Mendy and Sterling.
  • PRVW
    This is the first competitive meeting between the two sides. City have scored 22 goals and conceded just 2 in their last 5 games in all competitions, and won their first group game against Feyenoord. Meanwhile Shakhtar have won 5 out of their last 6 games in all competitions, including a 2-1 win against Napoli in their opening group stage game.
  • PRVW
    Shakhtar Donetsk starting XI: Pyatov, Butko, Ordets, Ismaily, Rakitskiy, Stepanenko, Fred, Bernard, Marlos, Taison, Ferreyra. Subs: Shevchenko, Khocholava, Azevedo, Dentinho, Patrick, Petryak, Kovalenko.
Info

Pre-match

26 September 2017, 20:45

Referee: Jorge Sousa

Stadium: Etihad Stadium

  • PRVW
    Man City starting XI: Ederson, Stones, Fernandinho, Otamendi, Walker, De Bruyne, Delph, Sane, Aguero, Silva, Jesus. Subs: Bravo, Danilo, Mangala, Sterling, Gundogan, Silva, Toure.