Shakhtar Donetsk Defeats Antwerp 1-0, Champions League Last-16 Hopes Alive

Mykola Matviyenko's Goal and Dmytro Riznyk's Saves Secure Crucial Win, Decisive Match Against Porto Awaits

Shakhtar Donetsk secured a 1-0 win over Royal Antwerp in the Champions League, keeping their hopes for a last-16 spot alive.
Mykola Matviyenko's diving header in the 12th minute, off a cross from Oleksandr Zubkov, was the only goal of the match.
Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk made crucial saves, denying Antwerp their first point in the Champions League.
Shakhtar is now level on points with leaders Barcelona and second-placed Porto, and needs to beat Porto on Dec. 13 to qualify for the last-16.
Antwerp winger Arbnor Muja was sent off after the final whistle following a confrontation between players from both teams.