10.05.2026 17:30
Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, defeated Poltava 4-0 away and declared their championship with 3 weeks left in the league. The young coach succeeded in becoming champion in his first season in Ukraine.
In the 27th week match of the Ukrainian Premier League, Poltava faced Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan.
SHAKHTAR DONETSK CHAMPIONS
Shakhtar Donetsk won the match played at Arena Lviv 4-0, declaring their championship with 3 weeks remaining. The goals that brought the title to the visiting team were scored by Dmytro Kryskiv in the 45+3rd minute, Isaque in the 55th and 61st minutes, and Lassina Traore in the 67th minute.
ARDA TURAN REACHES GLORY IN HIS FIRST SEASON
With this result, Shakhtar Donetsk increased their points to 66, extending the gap with their closest follower Polessya to 11 points and securing their championship. Arda Turan managed to achieve victory in his first season with the Ukrainian team. Poltava remained at 12 points.
UPCOMING MATCHES IN THE LEAGUE
In the next week of the league, Shakhtar Donetsk will host Obolon Kiev at home. Poltava, on the other hand, will face LNZ Cherkasy away.