Goal

List of goalscorers

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David Silva
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A. Laporte
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Bernardo Silva
Press

Match report in news

  • 94'
    FULL-TIME. City ride out the free-kick and become the first English side to win against Shakhtar on Ukrainian soil. Goals from David Silva, Aymeric Laporte and Bernardo Silva have handed them a deserved three points.
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  • 94'
    Otamendi booked as he brings down Moraes - Shakhtar have a free kick in a dangerous position...
  • 91'
    Sterling races clear as Mahrez lofts a through ball over to him, but the 23-year-old sees his effort strike the crossbar and bounce beyond the goal.
  • 90'
    Four minutes of time added on...
  • 88'
    Gabriel Jesus makes way for youngster Phil Foden.
  • 85'
    Dentinho enters the fray for Shakhtar in place of Fernando.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 80'
    Walker will replace John Stones in defence.
  • 79'
    Jesus brought down on the right flank, while Kyle Walker prepares to come on for Pep Guardiola's side.
  • 75'
    Shakhtar look defeated, while City are in total control.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 70'
  • 70'
    GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY! 0-3! BERNARDO SILVA! The Portuguese makes an instant impact off the bench. Within 30 seconds of coming onto the field, he picks up the ball and drives through the Shakhtar defence, before unleashing a strike which goes in via the post.
Substitution

Substitution

at Shakhtar Donetsk
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 69'
    Shakhtar also make a substitution as Wellington Nem makes way for Bolbat.
Substitution

Substitution

at Shakhtar Donetsk
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 69'
    The 'Citizens' make a change as Kevin De Bruyne is replaced by Bernardo Silva.
  • 64'
    Substitute Alan Patrick tries to curl an effort into the far corner, but his strike goes narrowly wide.
  • 63'
    Corner to Shakhtar as they pile forward in search of a response.
  • 59'
    Jesus tries his luck from distance but hits the side-netting. The Brazilian looks in need of a goal.
  • 57'
    Silva crosses to Mahrez at the far post, whose strike is dragged towards the near post and hits the side-netting.
  • 55'
    Free kick to Shakhtar in a dangerous position as Kovalenko is brought down on the edge of the area.
  • 54'
    De Bruyne plays an excellent through ball to Sterling who is outstrengthened as he chases the ball.
  • 51'
    Kovalenko sees his strike saved by Ederson.
  • 49'
    Jesus squares for David Silva who sees his shot blocked close to the line, before Mahrez effort from 20 yards flies inches wide of the far post.
  • 48'
    Silva fouls Matviyenko in the area.
  • 46'
    Shakhtar get the game back underway.
  • 45'
    HALF-TIME: City lead 2-0 at Shakhtar after a convincing first-half performance. Goals from David Silva and Aymeric Laporte have put the English side on the path to a deserved win.
  • 45'
    John Stones bring down Fernando.
  • 43'
    Gabriel Jesus comes exceptionally close after a neat piece of skill on the edge of the area. His curling effort narrowly misses the top right corner.
  • 40'
    Kovalenko comes close as he nods a corner onto the far post. Still 2-0 to City.
  • 34'
    GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY! 0-2! LAPORTE! The 'Citizens' score from the resulting corner. De Bruyne whips a cross in and Laporte is left unmarked in the box to find the top corner of Pyatov's goal.
  • 34'
    Mendy drives forward before unleashing a strike from 30 yards, drawing a good save out of Pyatov.
  • 33'
    Manchester City are dominating proceedings here, though Shakhtar look dangerous on the counter-attack.
  • 29'
    GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY! 0-1! DAVID SILVA! The Spanish magician hands City the lead - for the second game in a row - in Kharkiv, as Jesus' shot cannons off a Shakhtar defender and lands perfectly for Silva to volley home past Pyatov. Game on!
  • 28'
    City hit the post! Silva flicks Mahrez's cross onto the near post before Jesus blasts over on the rebound!
  • 27'
    City nearly get through after some scruffy play in the box, but Shakhtar clear before Jesus can strike.
  • 25'
    Corner to Shakhtar as Mahrez blocks Ismailly's cross.
  • 23'
    Just one minute later, the ball falls for Mahrez in the box but this time sees his shot blocked on the line.
  • 22'
    That should be 1-0 for City! The 'Citizens' race out on the counter-attack, as Sterling plays across for Mahrez. The Algerian is one-on-one with Pyatov but drags his effort wide of the far post.
  • 21'
    Shakhtar link up going forward but Otamendi intervenes and clears for a corner.
  • 20'
    Sterling beats his man again down the left before crossing for Jesus, but the Brazilian cannot keep control of the ball and blasts high and wide.
  • 19'
    Mendy shows his strength against Wellington Nem as the Brazilian tries to race clear down the right flank.
  • 16'
    City dominating possession early on here, as expected.
  • 14'
    David Silva plays through Gabriel Jesus but Pyatov comes out clearly to close down the Brazilian's strike.
  • 12'
    Sterling caught offside as he makes a run down the left flank.
  • 10'
    Kevin De Bruyne's low cross is parried out by Pyatov for another corner.
  • 9'
    Corner to City as Sterling's cross is blocked by the near post.
  • 6'
    Jesus flicks the ball onto De Bruyne down the right whose shot deflects into the arms of Pyatov.
  • 4'
    Mendy tries his luck from 35 yards, though the Frenchman - not known for his shooting ability - sees his effort fly over the crossbar.
  • 3'
    City break down the left and Silva's overhead attempt draws a save out of Pyatov.
  • 1'
    The referee blows the whistle and Manchester City get the game underway.
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The UEFA anthem sounds and atmosphere is building...
  • PRVW
    Just over ten minutes until kick-off in Kharkiv...
  • PRVW
    Pep Guardiola: "Other than the first 45 minutes against Lyon where we did not play the same way we have played all season; I think we have played well. We watch our players play everyday and it is clear that they still enjoy to play football. The motivation is there. The only way to survive is to win and I have to win. We will put effort in this season to win. To win this competition, desire is not enough. To win this title, everybody has to be pushed! The fans, the players, the staff, everyone!
  • PRVW
    A few quotes ahead of the game... Shakhtar boss Paulo Fonseca: "We focus on not changing our principles. We always try to play the same with any opponent, regardless of whether we are meeting with Manchester City or another club. Will it be difficult tomorrow? Yes. We understand how strong an opponent is collectively and individually. He is difficult to resist. Perhaps, in certain segments, we will be more time to defend, to be without a ball. But at the slightest opportunity we plan to take the
  • PRVW
    Some interesting team news from both sides, as Marlos and Taison miss out for Shakhtar while Kevin de Bruyne makes his first City start of the season. Kyle Walker, Leroy Sané and Sergio Aguero make the bench for the visitors.
  • PRVW
    Manchester City XI: Ederson, Stones, Otamendi, Laporte, Mendy, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, David Silva, Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling.
  • PRVW
    Tonight's team news is in... Shakhtar XI: Pyatov, Matviienko, Kryvtsov, Rakits’kyy, Ismaily, Maycon, Stepanenko, Wellington Nem, Kovalenko, Fernando, Moraes.
Info

Pre-match

23 October 2018, 21:00

Referee: Del Cerro Grande

Stadium: NSC Olimpiyskiy

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to our coverage of tonight's Champions League match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City at the Metalist Stadium.