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  • 15 December 2024, FC Polissya Zhytomyr vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 1-0, Lose
  • 05 December 2024, Shakhtar Donetsk vs Vorskla Poltava, 3-1, Win
  • 01 December 2024, Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Rukh Lviv, 1-1, Draw
  • 23 November 2024, Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Inhulets, 6-0, Win
  • 10 November 2024, Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk, 3-1, Win
Shakhtar Donetsk
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  • 13 December 2024, Vorskla Poltava vs FC Levyy Bereg, 0-1, Lose
  • 05 December 2024, Shakhtar Donetsk vs Vorskla Poltava, 3-1, Lose
  • 29 November 2024, Vorskla Poltava vs FC Inhulets, 0-3, Lose
  • 23 November 2024, Vorskla Poltava vs FC LNZ Cherkasy, 2-0, Win
  • 08 November 2024, Chornomorets Odessa vs Vorskla Poltava, 0-1, Win
Vorskla Poltava
Away
VBET Premier League
VBET Premier League, Ukraine

Coming into this crucial VBET Premier League match, Shakhtar Donetsk (the home team) and Vorskla Poltava (the away team), both had a point to prove. However, statistics from the match reveal it was Vorskla Poltava who emerged victorious, despite indicators that suggested a Shakhtar Donetsk win.

From a statistical perspective, Shakhtar Donetsk initiated a lot of pressure with corner kicks, marking up two, while Vorskla Poltava did not record any. However, despite Shakhtar Donetsk's increased opportunities to score from set pieces, they were only able to convert one of these chances into a goal in the 56th minute of the second half. This made their unsuccessful corners a wasted opportunity in the grand scheme of things.

In terms of discipline, Shakhtar Donetsk didn't fare too well. They were issued one yellow card in the second half, 58:06 into the game to be exact. This points to a decreased team morale and loss of confidence after the equalizing goal was conceded at 56:34. Apart from this incident, the Donetsk's only marked their name in the fouls and offsides column once, making this a relatively clean match.

On the other hand, Vorskla Poltava seemed more disciplined with no fouls, offsides, or cards of any kind. This tough yet clean play could be part of the reason for their win, as they were not interrupted by sanctions from the referee, thereby, allowing them to maintain their high level of focus and intensity throughout the game.

Vorskla Poltava's resilience in the match seemed to pay off in terms of conversion of chances into goals, they managed to react fast and score first in the 21st minute of the first half and delivered the decisive blow in the 70th minute of the second half, resulting in their 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. The ability to score early and maintain the lead is a testament to Poltava's ability to withstand pressure while maintaining an attacking mentality.

In conclusion, despite the statistical indicators hinting at increased pressure from Shakhtar Donetsk, Vorskla Poltava managed to keep them at bay using calculated discipline and efficiency in front of the goal. This win can be largely attributed to their superior focus, converting chances into goals, and maintaining their discipline throughout the match. A lesson for future teams to not just play hard, but also play smart.

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Form Guide

Lose1-0FC Polissya Zhytomyr vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Win3-1Shakhtar Donetsk vs Vorskla Poltava
Draw1-1Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Rukh Lviv
Win6-0Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Inhulets
Win3-1Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
13:4
GOALS / MATCH
2.6
  • Shakhtar Donetsk has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 13:4, scoring 2.6 goals average
Lose0-1Vorskla Poltava vs FC Levyy Bereg
Lose3-1Shakhtar Donetsk vs Vorskla Poltava
Lose0-3Vorskla Poltava vs FC Inhulets
Win2-0Vorskla Poltava vs FC LNZ Cherkasy
Win0-1Chornomorets Odessa vs Vorskla Poltava
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
4:7
GOALS / MATCH
0.8
  • Vorskla Poltava has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:7, scoring 0.8 goals average

Shakhtar Donetsk H2H Vorskla Poltava

Home gameShakhtar Donetsk31Vorskla PoltavaAway gameVBET Premier League
Away gameShakhtar Donetsk50Vorskla PoltavaHome gameVBET Premier League
Away gameShakhtar Donetsk21Vorskla PoltavaHome gameVBET Ukrainian Cup
Away gameShakhtar Donetsk10Vorskla PoltavaHome gameVBET Premier League
Home gameShakhtar Donetsk12Vorskla PoltavaAway gameVBET Premier League
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
12:4
GOALS / MATCH
2.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Shakhtar Donetsk overtook Vorskla Poltava four times
  • Shakhtar Donetsk won four times, lost once
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 12:4; average goals per match – 2.40
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