In the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk played their first away match against Genk. We see that the hosts are showing aggressive play. At the same time, do not forget about the miners' defensive problems. Although, the Ukrainian team can score as much as needed.

Bookmakers' quotes for the Champions League match: Genk - Shakhtar Donetsk

P1: 2.27

P2: 3.02

X: 3.6

TM2.5: 2.35

TB2.5: 1.66

Match highlights of the 3 qualifying round of the Champions League: Genk - Shakhtar

The Ukrainians will start the game carefully. The team will not go on the attack from the first seconds. At the same time, they will try to keep the starting pressure of the hosts. In general, the miners need to try to score and not let them into their own goal.

Review of the first half of the match of the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League: Genk - Shakhtar Donetsk

During the first 3 minutes, the predictions did not come true. It was Shakhtar who started the match with ball control. The hosts tried to play on counterattacks. As a result, on 15 minutes Tete shoots towards the goal. Yes, it misses, but it demonstrates the determination of the team from Donetsk. On the 19th minute Tete shoots again, but the ball flies away for a corner. On the 21st Tete, he hits the target.

On the 25th, Solomon hits the target. Goalkeeper Genk parries the miner's shot. In the future, the game went on increasing. Both teams tried to escalate the situation. The fight was fought over the entire area of ​​the field. On the 31st PD, da Silva shoots wide of the gate.

Despite the fact that Shakhtar was sharper in attack, Genk scores first. On the 39+ minute Onuachu closes the cross into the penalty area. Donetsk club loses: 1 - 0. Gradually Genk began to move the game away from his goal. We turned on high pressure.

The referee added 1 minute to the first half. First half result: 1 - 0.

Review of the second half of the match 3 qualifying round of the Champions League: Genk - Shakhtar Donetsk

The second half was a repetition of the first. On 53 minutes, Maicon misses the target. Although he hit from a very comfortable position. On the 54th, Onuacho again hits the target dangerously. Trubin saves the gates of the Ukrainian club. On the 57th M.A.S. Santos does not hit very accurately. On the 60th, Tete could not score into the goal of Genk. At the beginning of 62 minutes, Genka fouled against Pedrinho. The referee confidently points to the 11-meter mark. Tete approached the ball. He shot hard and Vandervoordt was unable to help the team. In the 63rd minute, the miner equalizes the score: 1 - 1.

On 66 minutes, Marlon fouls. The Belgians asked for a red card for Shakhtar player, but the referee showed only a yellow card.

On the 69th minute, from a free-kick, the Belgians punch over the wall, but into Trubin's hands. On 78 minutes Ito shoots on target. But not efficiently.

On the 81st minute, Shakhtar carried out an amazing attack. Ismaily rolls out a smart pass in the opponent's penalty area. Patrick scores, one might say, into an empty net. Shakhtar took the lead: 1 - 2. On 84 minutes, Maicon shoots above the gate.

In the game, Genka wants to point out that the players were making a lot of inaccurate passes. At the 89th minute, Arteaga breaks through much higher than the gate.

The arbiter added 5 minutes. Genk tried to level the score with simple moves, crossings and long-range passes. Failed. The teams have outplayed almost 6 minutes. Result of the match: 1 - 2. The return leg will take place on August 10.