21.05.2026 18:51
Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, lost 1-0 to Kolos in the final week of the Ukrainian Premier League. Champions Shakhtar's 21-match unbeaten streak came to an end.
Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, who secured the championship in the Ukrainian Premier League, suffered a surprising defeat in the final match of the season.
SHAKHTAR LOST IN THE LAST MATCH
In the 30th and final week of the Ukrainian Premier League, Shakhtar Donetsk faced Kolos at home. The visiting team Kolos won the match 1-0.
THE ONLY GOAL CAME FROM TAHIRI
The first half of the match ended in a goalless draw. The goal that brought victory to Kolos was scored by Ardit Tahiri in the 49th minute. With no further goals in the remaining minutes, Shakhtar left the field defeated.
21-MATCH UNBEATEN STREAK ENDED
With this result, Arda Turan's team suffered its second defeat in the league. Shakhtar Donetsk's 21-match unbeaten streak also came to an end. The Ukrainian team's last defeat in the league was against LNZ Cherkasy on October 5, 2025.
THEY FINISHED AS CHAMPIONS
Shakhtar Donetsk, under the management of Arda Turan, completed the season with 22 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses. Reaching 72 points, Shakhtar finished the season as champions.
STEPANENKO SAID GOODBYE TO FOOTBALL
One of the notable details of the match was Taras Stepanenko. The former Shakhtar and Eyüpspor player, who was wearing the Kolos jersey, left the game in the 60th minute, ending his professional football career.