Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar Highlights and Goals
Shakhtar Donetsk*
AZ Alkmaar
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Lineup
Shakhtar Donetsk
G
Dmytro Riznyk
D
Pedro Henrique
59′ TrippingD
Mykola Matviyenko (C)
D
Valeriy Bondar
D
Vinícius Tobias
M
Oleg Ocheretko
M
Newerton Palmares
M
Isaque
M
Pedrinho
72′M
Alisson Santana
81′ 83′F
Kauã Elias
M
Prosper Obah
F
Luca Meirelles
M
Lucas Ferreira
D
Irakli Azarovi
M
Marian Shved
D
Marlon
G
Denys Tvardovskyi
M
Yehor Nazaryna
89′ Replaced by PedrinhoD
Yukhym Konoplia
89′ Replaced by AlissonM
Eguinaldo
83′ 74′ Replaced by NewertonF
Lassina Traoré
74′ Replaced by Kaua EliasM
Artem Bondarenko
24′ Replaced by Isaque Silva
AZ Alkmaar
G
Jeroen Zoet
D
Billy van Duijl
D
Alexandre Penetra
48′ TrippingD
Wouter Goes
M
Mees de Wit
64′ TrippingM
Sven Mijnans (C)
M
Kees Smit
M
Seiya Maikuma
F
Ibrahim Sadiq
F
Troy Parrott
F
Weslley Patati
F
Bendegúz Kovács
D
Rion Ichihara
M
Matěj Šín
M
Kasper Boogaard
D
Mateo Chávez
D
Maxim Dekker
G
Daniel Deen
G
Hobie Verhulst
F
Mexx Meerdink
74′ Replaced by T. ParrottF
Ayoub Oufkir
73′ Replaced by Weslley PatatiF
Ro-Zangelo Daal
55′ Replaced by I. SadiqD
Elijah Dijkstra
46′ Replaced by S. Maikuma
UEFA Europa Conference League Standings – UEFA Conference League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Zrinjski |
1 | 5-0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 |  AEK Larnaca |
1 | 4-0 | 4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sparta Praha |
1 | 4-1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Lech Poznan |
1 | 4-1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Lausanne |
1 | 3-0 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |  Celje |
1 | 3-1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 |  Crystal Palace |
1 | 2-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano |
1 | 2-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 |  Fiorentina |
1 | 2-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 |  Raków Częstochowa |
1 | 2-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
1 | 3-2 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Strasbourg |
1 | 2-1 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  FSV Mainz 05 |
1 | 1-0 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Samsunspor |
1 | 1-0 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Jagiellonia |
1 | 1-0 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 |  FC Noah |
1 | 1-0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Drita |
1 | 1-1 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |  KuPS |
1 | 1-1 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |  BK Hacken |
1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |  Shelbourne |
1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |  Aberdeen |
1 | 2-3 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 |  Slovan Bratislava |
1 | 1-2 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 |  HNK Rijeka |
1 | 0-1 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 |  Omonia Nicosia |
1 | 0-1 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 |  Legia Warszawa |
1 | 0-1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 |  Hamrun Spartans |
1 | 0-1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 |  AEK Athens FC |
1 | 1-3 | -2 | 0 |
| 28 |  Sigma Olomouc |
1 | 0-2 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 |  Dynamo Kyiv |
1 | 0-2 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |  Shkendija |
1 | 0-2 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 |  Universitatea Craiova |
1 | 0-2 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 |  Rapid Vienna |
1 | 1-4 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 |  Shamrock Rovers |
1 | 1-4 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 |  Breidablik |
1 | 0-3 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 | AZ Alkmaar |
1 | 0-4 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 |  Lincoln Red Imps FC |
1 | 0-5 | -5 | 0 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Shakhtar Donetsk secured a dominant 3-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar, with Alisson’s late quickfire double sealing the UEFA Europa Conference League points.
Shakhtar Donetsk secured a dominant 3-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar in their UEFA Europa Conference League opener. A late flurry of goals, including a quickfire double from Alisson, sealed the win for the home side. The match was played at Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana on April 9, 2026.
Shakhtar entered the contest looking to make a strong statement in Europe. They aimed to build on their home form and gather crucial early points. AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, sought to upset the hosts and kickstart their own continental challenge away from home.
The first half began with a cautious approach from both teams. Shakhtar Donetsk commanded the majority of possession, patiently circulating the ball across the midfield. They probed for openings in the disciplined AZ defence.
Despite their territorial control, clear-cut scoring opportunities remained scarce for Shakhtar. AZ Alkmaar’s backline held firm, restricting the hosts to just a few speculative attempts from outside the box. The Dutch side showed good organisation.
At the other end, AZ also created some promising moments. They registered three shots on target in the opening 45 minutes, testing the Shakhtar goalkeeper. However, his three crucial saves ensured the score remained level heading into the break.
The goalless first half presented both coaching staffs with a challenge. Tactical adjustments were expected to inject more urgency and creativity into the attacking phases. A breakthrough was desperately needed to spark the game.
The second period saw an increase in intensity and physicality. The referee issued yellow cards to AZ’s Penetra in the 48th minute and Shakhtar’s P. Henrique just after the hour mark. AZ’s M. de Wit also received a caution in the 64th minute.
Shakhtar finally broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute. Pedrinho fired home after a clever build-up, slotting the ball past the AZ goalkeeper. This opener electrified the stadium and shifted the momentum firmly in Shakhtar’s favour.
The home side pressed their advantage, bringing on substitute Eguinaldo. He made an immediate impact, providing a crucial assist for Shakhtar’s second goal in the 81st minute. Alisson guided the ball expertly into the net to double the lead.
Alisson was not finished for the night. Just two minutes later, in the 83rd minute, he notched his second goal. He expertly tucked away another chance, completing a rapid and decisive scoring burst for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Shakhtar’s late dominance is reflected in the statistics. They finished with 12 total shots, 6 on target, and an expected goals (xG) figure of 0.78. AZ Alkmaar managed 9 shots, 3 on target, and an xG of 0.49, highlighting their struggle to find the net.
This comprehensive 3-0 victory places Shakhtar Donetsk at the top of their group standings. AZ Alkmaar will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next European challenge.
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