PSV Eindhoven vs
Shakhtar Donetsk
Europe, UEFA Champions League,
Round 1
PSV Eindhoven
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Shakhtar Donetsk
Commentary
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FULL-TIME: PSV 1-1 SHAKHTAR DONETSK
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Perisic decides to take this free-kick, but he blazes it over the crossbar! I'm sure that will be that...
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! Perisic rolls the free-kick for Van Bommel, but the attacker is brought down by Marlon Gomes, who is booked for his tackle! Another opportunity for the hosts!!
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There will be two minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
89'
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! Seconds after coming on, Kryskiv is booked for bringing down Wanner! The PSV players want a red card, as they believe he was the last man!
89'
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Substitution
Alisson Santana is replaced by Lucas Ferreira.
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Substitution
A late double substitution for the visitors. The first sees Isaque come off for Kryskiv.
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Which one of these sides can find a winner in the closing stages of this Champions League contest? At the moment, Shakhtar look more likely...
83'
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Substitution
A change for the hosts sees the ineffective Pepi replaced by Mijnans, who makes his Champions League debut for PSV.
81'
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! Dest is the seventh player to be booked! The goalscorer is cautioned after leaving a late foot on Marlon Gomes inside the Shakhtar half.
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PSV are pushing for a second! The lively Van Bommel clips a left-wing delivery towards the far post, but Riznyk does just enough to claw away the danger!
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Van Bommel looks to make something happen from the right, but the attacker's delivery is well caught by the Shakhtar goalkeeper!
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Pepi has been quiet in this game. The USA international has failed to test the Shakhtar goal, and has only touched the ball twice in the opposition box!
71'
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In this second half, PSV have recorded four shots with one on target, whereas the visitors have mustered two shots with a single attempt on target.
68'
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Substitution
A change for PSV sees Kostic come off for Flamingo.
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highlight
CHANCE! Shakhtar almost find the back of the net! Isaque is played down the right before the Brazilian steers a close-range finish into the hands of a relieved Kovar!
66'
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Substitution
Goalscorer Mendoza is replaced by Newerton.
66'
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Substitution
A double substitution for the visitors. The first change sees Kaua Elias come off for Traore.
65'
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! Van Bommel now finds himself in the referee's notebook after lunging in late on Pedro Henrique. That all came after Van Bommel lost possession inside the Shakhtar half.
63'
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! A cynical challenge from Bondar, who wipes out Van Bommel down the left. A deserved booking for the Shakhtar defender!
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Van Bommel shows great footwork to drive past a couple of Shakhtar players down the left-hand side before rolling it for Geertruida just outside the box. The defender is urged to shoot by the home supporters, but his effort ends up being blocked!
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A disappointing delivery from PSV as Riznyk easily catches the ball. He looks to start a counter for Shakhtar, but it goes out for a throw-in!
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PSV now win a corner after Perisic's pass is intercepted by Pedro Henrique down the right...
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Alisson Santana steps up over the free-kick, but ends up sending his effort over the woodwork. That was a good opportunity wasted!
56'
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! A clumsy challenge from Obispo, who fouls Alisson Santana on the edge of the box. He is the first PSV player to be booked!
55'
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! Pedro Henrique now finds himself in the referee's notebook for handling the ball, just as Dest looked to break away on the counter!
54'
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That is a poor free-kick. It does not even beat the first man!
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Shakhtar win a free-kick inside the PSV half after Obispo clatters into the back of Kaua Elias. A chance for the visitors...
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WIDE! Almost a second for PSV! Van Bommel has acres of space 20 yards from goal, and decides to have a go, but his attempt flies inches past the left-hand post!
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Assist
Obispo gets the assist for the goal. But it all started from Kostic's throw-in down the left with Van Bommel finding Obispo just outside the box.
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Goal 1-1
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! PSV ARE LEVEL!!! 1-1!! The home supporters are going wild! Obispo rolls a pass inside the 18-yard box with Dest placing a right-footed strike into the bottom-right corner! What a response from the hosts!
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! Such a silly foul to make minutes into the second half! Kostic looks to clear the danger away down the right, but Mendoza catches him with a late foot. The referee has no choice but to brandish a booking.
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We are back underway for the second half at Philips Stadion!
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The hosts created four shots with one on target, reflected by an xG of 0.18, whereas the visitors also registered four shots with one on target, highlighted by an xG of 0.20. We will be back shortly for the second half!
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half_time summary
The half-time whistle sounds at Philips Stadion as Mendoza’s stoppage-time goal gives Shakhtar Donetsk a 1-0 lead over PSV. The hosts came close in the opening five minutes as Perisic volleyed over the woodwork before Sano tested Riznyk from outside the box. Shakhtar, who were largely quiet in front of goal, found the back of the net in the first minute of additional time as Mendoza steered a finish into the bottom-right corner. The Opta predictor currently has Shakhtar Donetsk as favourites to win this contest with a 46% chance.
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HALF-TIME: PSV 0-1 SHAKHTAR DONETSK
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After a quick check, VAR uphold the referee's original decision of awarding the goal, as they believe Dest was not fouled in the build-up!
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Assist
Isaque gets the assist for Mendoza's goal. That is Shakhtar's first shot on target!
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Goal 0-1
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! SHAKHTAR TAKE THE LEAD IN STOPPAGE TIME!!! 1-0!! PSV are not happy with this goal! They believe Dest was fouled in the build up! Isaque finds Mendoza on the left-hand side with the midfielder cutting inside of Geertruida before firing a delightful finish into the bottom-right corner!
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There will be one minute of additional time at the end of the first half.
44'
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Well, that corner has been overruled! After looking at the replay, VAR determined the ball came off Van Bommel last before going out of play!
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We are minutes away from the half-time break. Both these teams will be hoping they don't concede late on. Just as I say that, Van Bommel wins a corner for PSV...
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A long pass is played over the PSV midfield, and into the path of Alisson Santana, who takes a heavy touch before seeing his attempt blocked by Geertruida.
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I was expecting goals in this contest, but so far, it remains 0-0. Both sides have cancelled each other out. It has been 30 minutes since Shakhtar Donetsk last attempted a shot in this game!
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highlight
CLOSE! Sano whips the free-kick to the near post, and it just goes wide after Vinicius Tobias gets a crucial block on the delivery!
35'
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Yellow Card
YELLOW! Vinicius Tobias receives the first booking of the contest as he swipes at the feet of Van Bommel just outside the box. That was a poor challenge...
34'
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Kaua Elias is able to get back on his feet, but will have to wait one minute before returning to the pitch. That is due to UEFA's new rule which was introduced for this season.
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INJURY! The referee has stopped play for a head injury. Kaua Elias is the player injured after getting clattered by Obispo. The medical team are now on the pitch...
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It seems Van Bommel has moved over to the right-hand side with Perisic now operating on the left flank. Could this change bring some success for the hosts?
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Kostic's corner comes to nothing as Riznyk easily catches the ball. PSV should have done better in that situation!
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Pepi wins PSV a corner down the right-hand side after his cross is intercepted by Matviienko. Kostic will take this corner kick...
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So far, PSV have registered three attempts with one on target, whereas Shakhtar have recorded one shot. Who will find the breakthrough at Philips Stadion?
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CHANCE! Shakhtar almost make a mess of this! Alisson Santana loses possession just outside his box with Sano teed up by Pepi. Sano cuts it to his left foot before firing straight at Riznyk!
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Brilliant tackle from Geertruida, who does just enough to win possession from Marlon Gomes in the PSV half. The home supporters enjoyed that!
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Shakhtar look to attack the PSV goal with Vinicius Tobias attempting to find Marlon Gomes inside the box, but Kovar is quick off his line to smother the ball.
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After a quick PSV start, Shakhtar have started to settle in this contest, and are now enjoying a spell of possession with a share of 53%.
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The referee awards PSV a free-kick after Kostic is brought down by Alisson Santana on the halfway line. The Brazilian is fortunate to escape a booking there...
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Kostic makes a brilliant run down the left before bending a low cross into the box. Pepi looks to get on the end of it, but the Shakhtar defence is able to mop up!
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CLOSE! PSV almost take the lead! The visitors fail to clear the danger away, and it falls to Perisic inside the box, with the Croatian volleying a right-footed attempt inches over the woodwork!
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PSV scored 16 goals in eight games in the Champions League in 2025-26 (two goals per game), their best average in a single season in the competition since 1992-93. They will be hoping to do the same this season...
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Referee Halil Umut Meler blows the whistle, and we are underway for the first half at Philips Stadion!
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The teams are in the tunnel, and kick-off will commence shortly in Eindhoven. The only previous European meeting between PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk was in November 2024 in the Champions League group stages, with PSV winning 3-2.
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team news
Meanwhile, Turkish great Arda Turan fields his starting line-up for Shakhtar Donetsk. Mykola Matviienko will wear the captain’s armband, with Kaua Elias leading the line. The Brazilian has been in prolific form in Shakhtar's domestic league so far, having netted three times in five appearances.
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team news
Peter Bosz names a strong starting XI for PSV. Croatia legend Ivan Perisic captains the side with Ricardo Pepi and Ruben van Bommel providing support.
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SHAKHTAR DONETSK SUBS: Lassina Traore, Dmytro Kryskiv, Newerton, Irakli Azarovi, Alaa Ghram, Oleksandr Karavaiev, Kiril Fesiun, Viktor Tsukanov, Gabriel Carvalho, Yehor Nazaryna, Lucas Ferreira, Luca Meirelles.
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SHAKHTAR DONETSK (4-1-4-1): Dmytro Riznyk; Pedro Henrique, Mykola Matviienko, Valerii Bondar, Vinicius Tobias; Oleh Ocheretko; Gleiker Mendoza, Isaque, Marlon Gomes, Alisson Santana; Kaua Elias.
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PSV SUBS: Nick Olij, Yarek Gasiorowski, Ryan Flamingo, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Sven Mijnans, Dennis Man, Noah Fernandez, Ayoni Santos, Amir Bouhamdi, Fabian Merien, Tijn Smolenaars.
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PSV (4-3-3): Matej Kovar; Filip Kostic, Armando Obispo, Lutsharel Geertruida, Sergino Dest; Paul Wanner, Kodai Sano, Guus Til; Ruben van Bommel, Ricardo Pepi, Ivan Perisic.
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Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk are making their 20th appearance in the Champions League since their debut season in 2000-01, the second-most of any side outside of Europe’s top five leagues across that time after FC Porto (21). In major European competitions, Shakhtar Donetsk have won just one of their six away matches in the Netherlands (D1 L4), a 2-1 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League in October 2017.
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The 2026-27 campaign will be PSV’s fourth Champions League appearance in a row, their joint second-longest run of consecutive appearances in the competition (including European Cup), after a run of 12 between 1997-98 and 2008-09. However, the reigning Eredivisie champions have lost their first Champions League match in each of their last five campaigns (2016-17, 2018-19, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26) since beating Manchester United 2-1 in 2015-16.
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Hello and welcome to live coverage of this UEFA Champions League league-phase contest between PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk at Philips Stadion!
Key Players
0.11
Expected Goals
1
Shots On Target
Kodai Sano
90 Min
0.17
Expected Goals
1
Shots On Target
Isaque
88 Min
Actual Play Time - #58:10
O
Opta
Actual 58:10
Total 94:15
Team Members
PSV Eindhoven
31 players
Bosz
#-1
Olij
#1
Geertruida
#2
Gasiorowski
#3
Obispo
#4
Perisic
#5
Flamingo
#6
R. van Bommel
#7
Dest
#8
Pepi
#9
Wanner
#10
Ouaissa
#11
Pléa
#14
Mauro
#17
Kostic
#18
Bajraktarević
#19
Til
#20
S. Mijnans
#21
Schouten
#22
M. Hansen
#23
Sano
#24
K. Sildillia
#25
Man
#27
Lammers
#29
Fernandez
#31
Kovar
#32
A. Santos
#35
Bouhamdi
#37
Merién
#38
Nagalo
#39
Smolenaars
#51
Shakhtar Donetsk
30 players
Turan
#-1
Puzankov
#0
Traoré
#2
Marlon
#4
Bondar
#5
Gomes
#6
Kryskiv
#8
Kauã
#9
Pedrinho
#10
Martins
#11
Pedro
#13
Isaque
#14
I. Azarovi
#16
V. Tobias
#17
Ghram
#18
Karavaev
#20
M. Matviienko
#22
K. Fesyun
#23
V. Tsukanov
#24
Gabriel
#25
O. Ocheretko
#27
Y. Nazaryna
#29
Alisson
#30
Riznyk
#31
Ferreira
#37
Tvardovskyi
#48
Luca
#49
P. Obah
#68
Mendoza
#77
V. Korniyenko
#99