03.08.2026 22:00
Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, defeated Kudrivka 5-1 in the first week of the Ukrainian Premier Football League.
Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, the last champions of the Ukrainian Premier League, faced Kudrivka at Arena Lviv in the first week of the new season.
SHAKHTAR SHOWED OFF IN THEIR FIRST MATCH
Shakhtar Donetsk, under the management of Arda Turan, secured a resounding 5-1 victory in the match, kicking off the season with 3 points. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from Alisson and Artur Dumanyuk. In the second half, Shakhtar Donetsk dominated the game, defeating their opponent 5-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Kaua Elias Nogueira and a goal from Luca Meirelles.
STARTED THE SEASON WITH 3 POINTS
With this result, Kudrivka began the season without any points. Arda Turan's team, on the other hand, made a magnificent start, opening the season with 3 points.