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A defeat which could be difficult, just a few days before the reception of Real Madrid. This Wednesday evening, Stade Brestois actually traveled to Shakhtar Donetsk in this match on the penultimate day of the Champions League group stage. The Ukrainians, on top in the first half, logically led thanks to goals from Kevin and Sudakov halfway through. Éric Roy's men came back better in the second half but were unable to get back on track. Logical defeat two goals to zero for the Ty-Zefs, who provisionally remain eleventh in the ranking.
Shakhtar on board
From the start of the match, the Ukrainians showed much greater determination than the French. However, the hosts are playing their first match in over a month. Perhaps the stakes are finally being felt for the Bretons, who seem almost inhibited from the first moments. As usual, Shakhtar presents itself with several Brazilians in its starting 11, 5 precisely today. And they quickly stand out, on a strong cross from Eguinaldo from the right, Marlon attempts the majer but his ball passes a few centimeters from Bizot's post (8'). Ten minutes later, Brest scuttled itself. On a full axis error from Chardonnet, who is surprised in the central circle and has the ball stolen to offer the counter, Kevin fixes Bizot and deceives him with a flat foot (1-0, 18').
Again ten minutes later, it's Pedrinho who warms the gloves of the Bretons goalkeeper, who deflects the Brazilian's powerful shot following a corner (27'). Afterwards it is Euignaldo who misses his face to face against the Dutch goalkeeper. The ball hits the post after a delicious little dive (31'). Brest has its head underwater, and Donetsk is taking advantage. On a hazardous exit, Bizot causes a penalty. It's Sudakov who takes care of the sentence and deceives the last Breton rampart (2-0, 38'). It will take a miracle from Eric Roy to bring his team back into the match in the second half.
Too timid a reaction
Brest is a little better in the duels after the restart. However, Bizot is still in demand. After a good cross from the right, Sudakov takes it with one touch, the goalkeeper relaxes and diverts the ball for a corner (51'). After that the Ty-Zefs resurface and put more foot on the ball. The entries of Sima, Del Castillo, Faivre and Salah allow Eric Roy's men to have more possession. But there is too much waste in the Brest games this evening and this half suffers from it.
-The choppy rhythm causes injuries. Eguinaldo and Baldé must give up their place. Enough to cause a certain drop in pace. In the last quarter of an hour, the Pirates finally put pressure on Riznyk's goal. The Ukrainian goalkeeper had to fly away from a magnificent free kick from Pereira Lage 25 meters away, before giving himself a tap which sent the ball for a corner (80'). The Ukrainians are technically superior and have opportunities on the counterattack. The score no longer changes and Brest falls for the second time this season in the Champions League. Next and last group match, the Real Madrid reception for the Finistère players. Enough to end this incredible campaign in apotheosis.
Jacques de Miscault
To summarize
After a tough encounter, Shakhtar Donetsk dominated in this match on the penultimate day of the Champions League group stage, against Stade Brestois. 2-0 defeat for the Bretons without solutions this evening.
